05-26-2023
SESSION RECAP: A STORY TO SHOW DIVERSITY
Samantha is our fourth spouse in "A Story to Show Diversity" focus, where I show the diversity of military spouses. Her commitment to her education and community shows through her story. Not only has she already gotten her associate's degree, but is working toward her bachelor's degree at Auburn University. Her ultimate goal is “to follow [her] dream of becoming a park ranger.” Although her job as a laboratory technician takes part of her day, she has still been able to find time to volunteer for multiple organizations. She is “a certified adult instructor for ACS (Army Community Service), a key-caller for [her] husbands SFRG, a student ambassador for Auburn University, an active member in the Society for Natural Resources and the National Society of Leadership and Success (both require volunteer commitment), a buddy-packer for the Columbus foodbank, and – when [she has] time – a dog-walker for the East Alabama Humane Society.” Samantha has not let military life impact her drive to pursue her dreams.
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*Samantha S. Interview. Conducted by Emily Champion. May 2023.
