Jared Cherney
JFS Intern
With JFS since September 2021
From Holliston MA, Speaks English
“I deeply value community work that actively engages with areas of need in multiple ways and mediums. I think the variety of programs offered by JFS touch on some of the most important social issues facing us in the challenging days we all live in.”
Evan Driscoll
NAIP Americorps Member
With JFS since September 2021
Born in the U.S., Speaks English and Spanish
“I am a firm believer in global citizenship and want to support new members of my community.”
Maggie Kenney
JFS intern
With JFS since 2017
Born in the U.S., Speaks English, Basic Arabic, and Spanish
“I have been part of the JFS family since 2017; first as an AmeriCorps Service Member, then as a staff member, and now as an MSW student intern! JFS programming is rooted in community and places a strong emphasis on promoting opportunities and breaking down systemic barriers for marginalized groups. I am especially passionate about supporting members of the immigrant community and other underserved groups. It is rewarding to work with these individuals and families and to support them in harnessing their strengths and resilience. Through my work at JFS, I get to feel like I am part of my community and of something larger than just myself.”
Mary Laprade
JFS intern
With JFS since September 2021
From Framingham, MA., Speaks English, Spanish, and some Portuguese
“I grew up in Worcester (and speak English) and earned my bachelor’s degree in Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies from Assumption. From there, I went on to work as a Case Manager at Elder Services of Worcester. Now I’m an MSW student at Salem State and will be interning with JFS in the Patient Navigator program. As someone who has a had a passion for volunteering since high school, I am inspired by the community spirit of the staff and volunteers at JFS who are improving the lives of the community in such important ways”
Jennifer Oglesby
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Marleigh Tetreault
JFS intern
With JFS since June 2021
From Hampton, NH., Speaks English and Spanish
My name is Marleigh and I am from the beach town of Hampton, New Hampshire! I speak English and am always trying to improve my Spanish speaking skills! I recently graduated from Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland with a Global Studies degree and minor in sociology, and am currently enrolled in Boston College working to get my Masters in Social Work. The past few years I have been involved with Soccer Without Borders, which is a program for refugees and asylees in elementary school to high school. I absolutely loved my experiences there and it has motivated me to move forward with social work. Two fun facts about myself are I love to sing and I studied abroad in Athens, Greece!”
“I believe the work that I will be doing at JFS is important because not only will I be able to help others, but I will be gaining new experiences and broadening my perspective of society. I think that meeting new people and helping others brings positive change to not only those within the organization but also within oneself.”
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Lindsey Peczka
JFS intern
With JFS since June 2021
From Springfield, MA, speaks English and conversational Spanish
“I’m currently enrolled at Framingham State and I’m graduating in the spring. My major is psychology and my minor is criminology. One of the things I love to do is to travel. I’ve been to Portugal, Ireland, and 19 states.”
“I believe the work that I’m doing at JFS is important to me because I am able to help others who are in very much in need. I love seeing the smiles on each family’s faces.”
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Vanessa Verissimo
JFS intern
With JFS since September 2021
Born in Brazil, Speaks Portuguese and English
Vanessa is currently a BSW student at BSU. She São Paulo, Brazil and hopes to help the community with her life experience and education. A fun fact about Vanessa is that she loves to practice Kangoo Jump.
“My mission is to promote a better quality of life to the vulnerable people, enhance human well-being. Advocate and offer above and beyond support – also, help bilingual people.”