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Meet the Members

Meet the Members!

 In our first blog post, we introduced the leaders. We are so excited to now get to introduce you to the students and staff/faculty accompaniers!
Staff:
David LeVan, Occupational Therapy, Faculty Accompanier  Hometown: Erie   Reason for ABST: Better understanding my community and making a positive impact  Quote: “I go to nature every day for inspiration in the day’s work.” –Frank Lloyd Wright  
  
My name is Caroline DiPlacido I am a Gannon Staff member in my 10th year here at the University. I work in community and government relations. I have lived in Erie all of my life and I’m very passionate about this city as it begins to be revitalized. I’ve been involved with the RSP front and the Saint Joseph house since it’s inception and look forward to accompanying the student leaders in this trip.
Students
My name is Claire West, I am a junior middle education major with a concentration in science. I am from Erie so I am looking forward to helping out the community I’ve always called home. My favorite quote is to “meet people where they are at, but love them enough not to leave them there.”
My name is Ashlyn Roehrl and I am a freshman in Criminal justice. I wanted to join this group due to the fact that I believe the big chances start in your backyard.

 Heba Alsahlani is a junior Physician Assistant major from Erie, Pa. There is something truly remarkable about the act of service. I have lived in Erie all my life and love giving back to the community and engaging with members who have a shared passion for helping, giving, and learning. Her favorite quote is, "Be kind, for whenever kindness becomes part of something,  it beautifies it. Whenever it is taken from something, it leaves it tarnished.” --Prophet Muhammad
My name is Tim Caulfield. I am a sophomore supply chain management and finance major. I live in Summit Township and feel I should help improve Erie and the surrounding area if at all possible. My favorite quote is "better late than never"
Dean Meah,
Biology
Houston, Texas
Senior
I thought it would be great way to end my senior year with a bang. Honestly, the fact Maddie reached out to me on my social media because she wanted me to go that badly, after I initially dropped it, is what persuaded me.
My favorite quote is: Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Confucius 




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