PASA at VCU

We are recruiting for our Board of Directors and we hope that you'll consider joining us! The Neighborhood Resource Center provides essential services that enhance the lives of our neighbors. It's critical to us that the work that we do is informed by the participants in our programs. As part of this, our bylaws include a requirement that 51% of our Board of Directors must be residents of Greater Fulton. One of our Board members, Jordan, wanted us to share this message with you about his Board service:

"As a neighbor, I see first hand the positive impact NRC has on the neighborhood. This organization is a megaphone for the voiceless and a resource for those that could use some extra help. My commitment to NRC Fulton is so that I can also be a positive contributor to my neighborhood and help make sure that this organization can continue to thrive for years to come." -Jordan, Fund Development Chair

Will you consider joining our Board of Directors? Find out more through the link in our bio.



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Its almost time to start the fall semester! Lets get together at the end of the first week and reconnect. PASA will be hosting a happy hour at Friday August 26th ar 6pm! Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have, and we hope to see you there!
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Join PASA for an end of the year celebration at the Picnic Shelters #1 in Bryan Park on Friday, May 6 from 5 - 7 p.m.

Celebrate the end of the year with a feast of free food from Cava & Chipotle catering and celebrate the upcoming graduates. As always, friends and family are encouraged to attend too!

PASA will have a goodie bag for each student graduating this May and we will have additional goodie bags for the first 15 attendees at our event. We can't wait to celebrate with you all!

Register for the event here-
https://vcu.campusgroups.com/pasaatvcu/rsvp_boot?id=1596491
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For our upcoming professional development event PASA is seeking a photographer to take our headshots. If you or someone you know can deliver quality professional business headshots then this is the job for you. This is a paid opportunity. Please reach out to our Treasurer Maya at [email protected] for further details.
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Join your PASA pals for a social get together at Blue Atlas on February 18th from 5 – 7 p.m. to kick off the semester! Meet up with fellow students and faculty from the program and unwind. Feel free to bring a friend along to enjoy the fun!

Apps will be provided by PASA but please understand that each guest will be paying for their own beverage of their choice. Please feel welcome to bring a friend, family, or significant other to enjoy the festivities.

At this time, masks are required at Blue Atlas. Blue Atlas has available parking in a lot at the end of Union Avenue in designated Blue Atlas spaces. The restaurant is also accessible from the GRTC bus lines.
For more information about the restaurant and their parking see: https://www.blueatlasrva.com/

RSVP 👇🏾
https://vcu.campusgroups.com/pasaatvcu/rsvp_boot?id=1512772
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Did somebody say mix and mingle!? On Wednesday, November 17 at 5:30 p.m., PASA is hosting a virtual networking event, and we’re inviting YOU! We’re excited to have Dr. Lindsey Evans, Assistant Professor in the Wilder School, join us to provide some remarks about her professional journey and wisdom. Join us for the opportunity to meet fellow classmates in the program and a chance to learn more about PASA as an organization. We hope to see you there!!
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Had a blast at our first event of the school year, A mixer at Main Line. The music, the food, and most importantly the turn out was great. Thanks for having us! We hope to see you at next month's event! Follow us to find out when and where!
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Our last, but certainly not least, executive board introduction is Maya Rogers, Treasurer.
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"My name is Maya Rogers and I am working towards the MPA and Public Management Certificate. I received a B.S. in Accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University. I am currently the VCU Athletics Facilities Business Manager and I currently am a member of the Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. As a member of PASA, I serve as the Treasurer. My hobbies include movie watching and homegoods thrifting. "
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We would like to introduce another member of our executive board Paige Punzalan, Vice President of Programs
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My name is Paige Punzalan, and I am a Graduate student at VCU pursuing my Master's in Environmental Studies. I graduated this past Spring 2021 with a B.S. in Environmental Studies and a Minor in Biology with University Honors from VCU Honors College. I have interned through the Wilder School's Capitol Semester Program with the office of Delegate Ken Plum of the Virginia General Assembly as well as the Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, largely working on Legislative Outreach and DEIJ Research for their Conservation Assistance Program. I have become involved with PASA through a connection from one of my classes this semester with Dr. Lindsey Evans in PADM 691, Social Equity & Public Policy. I have a passion for learning more about the intersection of environmental policy, public policy, and the importance and role of social equity in these fields. PASA provides me with an environment in which I can enrich this passion outside of the classroom and my studies. I am also in the process of applying to Law School in order to pursue concentrations in Environmental and Public Interest Law to do my part and what I can to make equitable changes in our society.
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Today's executive board introduction is Katie Hines, our Vice President of Programs...
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"Hello everyone! My name is Katie Hines (she/her/hers), and I am the Vice President of Programs for PASA. I am a Master of Public Administration student in my second semester of the program. I am currently the Bilingual Admissions Counselor in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at VCU, primarily working with prospective Latinx students. I graduated from VCU in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and two minors in Spanish and Religious Studies. I also have my Certificate of Global Education, Peace Corps Prep Certificate, and TEFL Certificate. After graduating from VCU, I served as a Community Economic Development Peace Corps Volunteer in Paraguay for two years.
Fun facts about me: I love to dance salsa and bachata, and I have traveled to more places outside of the US than in.
I am excited to plan events for PASA this year and meet everyone in person!"
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The next member of our executive board is Whitney Brown, our Vice President
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Whitney Brown, B.S. is a second-year graduate student and Wilder Fellow at Virginia Commonwealth University pursuing her Masters of Public Administration. She is a Richmond, VA native that holds a Bachelor of Science in Science (Legal Studies, Government Services, and Public Policy option) from The Pennsylvania State University (University Park) and a certificate in African-American Studies. Currently, Whitney serves as an appointed member of the Ralph S. Northam Administration under the Secretary of Administration, Grindly Johnson, as a Policy Assistant. In her free time, she enjoys playing sports, traveling, and trying new food! For the 2021-2022 academic school year, she will serve as the General Vice President of PASA.
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