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| Megan Verma (Right) and Teammate |
Hometown: Bhiwani, India and New York, NY
Education: Barnard College, Columbia University: BA in Biochemistry and pre-medicine, May 2008
What team are you on and what do you do?
I proudly serve on the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield HIV/AIDS Outreach, Prevention and Education Team, also known as the HOPE team. I work with my team to deliver HIV/AIDS prevention education to middle and high schools throughout DC. We also collaborate with community organisations that provide HIV/AIDS related services to DC residents through our internship sites; I work with two other teammates at Housing Works.
Why did you join City Year and why do you serve?
After college, I worked as a corporate paralegal for two years. While it was a great learning experience, I chose to serve with City Year mainly to work with young people in under-served communities. I'm hoping my service year will provide me with focus and direction so I can continue this kind of work in my legal career.
What are you most excited about this year?
Partnering with Metro Teen Aids! It's a great organization that focuses solely on providing support for youth in the DC area.
What were you most nervous about this year?
Discovering that middle school is as awkward as I remember.
What is something most people don’t know about you and wouldn’t guess?
I learned how to milk a water buffalo from my mom, who grew up with one in Punjab.
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