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Q and A – SEEDS alum Dean Schmeltz ’14
Ever wonder about life after Reed? We chatted with former linguistics major and SEEDS Intern, Dean Schmeltz ‘14. For SEEDS Dean coordinated an on-campus tutoring program in partnership with the nonprofit Friends of the Children. After graduation he served for a year … finish reading Q and A – SEEDS alum Dean Schmeltz ’14
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Richard Healey, Mathematics, Class of 1965
Healey founded Grassroots Policy Project (GPP) in 1994. GPP works with social movement organizations to develop strategic practice: how activist groups can incorporate concepts about power, ideaology, and social justice into their daily practice. The organization strives to translate these … finish reading Richard Healey, Mathematics, Class of 1965
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Ruth Linehan, Linguistics, Class of 2012:
In the summer of 2011, Linehan worked at Project Vote Smart in Philipsburg, Montana, a volunteer-driven organization that compiles research about political candidates and policy in order to create a better informed democracy.
Nora McConnell-Johnson, Sociology, Class of 2012
In the summer of 2011, McConnell-Johnson interned at US Senator Jeff Merkley’s office.
Caitlin Baggott, American Studies, Class of 1999
Baggott is the Executive Director of the Bus Project Foundation, which seeks to improve the lives of all Oregonians by engaging and educating the next generation of Oregon’s citizen leaders. The Bus Project Foundation focuses on issues such as: “keeping … finish reading Caitlin Baggott, American Studies, Class of 1999
Nell Niles Edgington, History, Class of 1995
Edgington is the President of Social Velocity, an organization that hopes to accelerate social innovation by leading non-profits to great social impact and sustainability. Edgington was also instrumental to the growth of SEEDS while a student at Reed.
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Nick Kappeyne van de Coppello, Class of 2011
Kappeyne is the Development/Event Management Intern for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a non-profit dedicated to developing prescription medicines with psychedelics in order to enhance psychotherapy. Kappeyne also volunteers as a Chapter Organizer for Students for Sensible Drug … finish reading Nick Kappeyne van de Coppello, Class of 2011
Molly Franks, Class of 1997
Franks worked for the Washington County Pride Project, a non-profit program for the LGBTQ community that works towards youth leadership and community organizing to counter homophobia and to educate the surrounding Portland community. Currently, Franks works for the Multnomah County … finish reading Molly Franks, Class of 1997
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Laura Schreiber Brass, Psychology, Class of 1974, Graduated from Stanford:
Brass is the Chairman of the Board at Crossroads Jerusalem. Crossroads Jerusalem provides critically needed services to English-speaking at-risk youth, giving them the tools they need to move on with their lives.
Erika Winton, English, Class of 1995
Winton is the Associate Director for the Foundation and Corporate Giving at the Conservation Lands Foundation. The organization strives to protect, restore, and expand Conservation Lands through education, advocacy, and partnerships.
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Tagged alumni, conservation, native american
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