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Asante Bell-Springer
“Being part of the DEI committee has allowed me to feel that not only I could offer my experience working with clients and staff in past and present programs, but that I could also learn more about the organization while being a part of an important movement. I understand that the committee strives to make everyone feel welcomed and accepted and I believe that at least for my program, I can be that voice. I have my own personal experiences being a person of color and experienced moments in my life where I felt that I was wrongly judged despite staying on a good path. As a committee member, [my goal is] to at least assist in making sure another person, regardless of their personal experiences, has their side heard.”
Joined VOA-GNY in 2021