Sarah Dennis is an Associate Director US Member Engagement at the Golden Key Headquarters here in Atlanta Georgia. Sarah will be responsible for grassroots membership communication and helping local Golden Key chapters drive awareness and launch events on campus. She oversees the US Southeast region, […]
What is a traditional family? According to most definitions, a traditional family is made up of a man, a woman and one or more of their biological children. However, did you know that more than 50% of children in the US do not come from […]
Typically when your stomach grumbles, you don’t think twice about how to remedy that situation. Being able to walk to your fridge and/or food filled pantry is a privilege many of us do not realize so many others are without. However, did you know that according to www.feedingamerica.org, current government statistics indicate that roughly 47 million Americans lived in food-insecure households; 15 million of them being children.
In an effort to do their part to combat this, the Golden Key chapter at Syracuse University partnered with the Central New York Ronald McDonald House in preparing meals for 25 of their residents. All additional unused items were also donated. The Ronald McDonald House of Central New York has been a place of refuge for the hungry families of children who are seriously ill for more than 30 years.
When families travel far and wide to receive health care services throughout the Upstate New York area, Ronald McDonald House Charities provides both an atmosphere and sheltered environment where families can feel welcome and comforted.
Stopping hunger one meal at a time is the motivation and knowing that the residents had a hot, fresh meal to eat at the end of their day was the biggest reward to participating GK members.
Written by Dominique Sherrod
With the daily challenges the modern day college student faces, it’s always a refreshing surprise to learn of those students who overcome the odds and display what greatness is about. Kristen Dearborn; currently an English major with a 3.71 GPA, is no stranger to obstacles, […]
Dominique Sherrod is an Associate Director US Member Engagement at the Golden Key Headquarters here in Atlanta Georgia. Dominique will be responsible for grassroots membership communication and helping local Golden Key chapters drive awareness and launch events on campus. She oversees the US Western region, […]
UCT GK Service decided to hold an Easter egg drive to collect eggs for the children of Maitland Cottage Home, Leliebloem Child and Youth Care Centre, Tenterden Place of Safety and James House. (Over 700 Easter Eggs were donated) We advertised the drive using social […]
Jen Harlan is an Associate Director US Member Engagement at the Golden Key Headquarters here in Atlanta Georgia. Jen will be responsible for grassroots membership communication and helping local Golden Key chapters drive awareness and launch events on campus. She oversees the US Northwest […]
Tamela Patterson is an Associate Director US Member Engagement at the Golden Key Headquarters here in Atlanta Georgia. Tamela will be responsible for grassroots membership communication and helping local Golden Key chapters drive awareness and launch events on campus. She oversees the US Northeast and Midlands region, which include universities located in states such as New York, Maine, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We were lucky to catch her in between her busy schedule to learn more about this staff member!
Where are you from/ where did you grow up?
Born in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Raised in Stone Mountain, GA
Where did you go to college?
Howard University
What did you study in school/ major in?
Physical Therapy
What are some of the things you were involved in, in college?
Student Government, Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority INC, Georgia Club, Allied Health Honor Society
What are your hobbies?
Music, Dancing, Journaling and Traveling
What is your favorite quote?
Everything Happens for a Reason
What is your favorite sport?
Basketball
What is your favorite movie, TV show, band/singer, and/or song?
Sparkle, VHI Soul, Lauryn Hill
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Whitney Houston
What is the #1 most played song on your iPod?
I love to Cha Cha- D.R.A.M.
What website or blog to you go to everyday?
Theybf.com
What is the best and worst gift you ever received?
Best-handmade cards
Worst-the orange Halloween candy
If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?
I love my name
What excites you the most about working at Golden Key?
Helping students maximize their full potential
*Fun Fact
I’m a DJ and love vinyl records!
*Anything else we should know about you?
I collect elephants and have one from every country I have visited as a flight attendant
This month’s featured service project highlights the SPARK a Change projects at the US Regional Summits. The project consisted of members being given scenarios that have happened to chapters while they are planning SPARK events. For example “Your chapter is planning and event with a […]
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