Facilitators

Facilitators 2012-2013

	Hey! I’m Amanda Santos and I’m working my way towards graduating this upcoming spring. My main area of focus is cultural Anthropology but I enjoy immersing myself in most other subjects as well, except maybe Math. On top of that I spend most of my free time reading, whether for pleasure or necessity, watching Jon Stewart, writing and hanging out with my fellow co-managers of the student-run collective I am a part of on campus, Campus Design and Copy. I am more than excited to collaboratively transform an ordinary classroom into a space of community, learning, wisdom, engagement and openness. Learning is one of the most important things we do in life, and I’m eager to learn all I possibly can with others.
	Hey everyone! My name is Kayla Goldberg and I am a junior Social Thought and Political Economy major here at UMass. I am super excited to facilitate Grassroots Community Organizing this upcoming spring. It is a life-changing course and it has demonstrated to me just how influential a close-knit classroom can be in creating agents for social change. My favorite things include chocolate, miniature dachshunds, 90’s music, and silly dancing. I believe in the unbounded influence of education and that incredible things can be accomplished with enough passion and positivity.
	Hi! I’m MaryGrace DeCotiis and I’m going to be one of the facilitators of the Sustainability and Environmental Justice class this Spring! I’m a Civic Engagement and Sustainability major, rolling into my 3rd year at UMASS. My interests are in making friendly conversation, listening to smooth jazz, and community organizing work on and off campus. For the past few years I have been a passenger on the UACT train, through GCD my freshman year, helping to coordinate Alumni last Fall, and eventually taking the Alumni class this past Spring. UACT has led me to a passion in political and social activism and I’m souped about staying involved!
	Nicole Mitchell I am a junior majoring in Social Thought and Political Economy. I volunteer at the Everywoman’s Center as a Rape Crisis Counselor/Advocate and work as a tutor in the Writing Center. Some of my favorite things include books, the outdoors, Mexican food, going to shows, spontaneous adventures, and (of course!) social justice.
	Paige Shea is a Public Health major and part of the Citizen Scholar’s program going into her third year at UMASS. She enjoys ice cream, figure skating, reading, listening to music and singing. At UMASS, she is frequently seen working in Baker as a RA, eating at Earthfoods or getting bubble tea in town. She is very excited to be involved with UACT and GCO. Let the adventure begin!
	Sue-Ellen Duffy I am a senior majoring in Public Health with a concentration in community building. My favorite things include my cat, campfires, singing, and being barefoot (Velcro shoes come as a close second). In recent years I have become more and more frustrated with oppressive social systems. Through UACT and GCO I have been able to surround myself with the ideas, theory, practice, and people who can make change possible.