Board Profiles

Liberte Manirakiza

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Area of study: Economics/Public Health

“The first time I went to Great Day of Service, I volunteered at a retirement house. I listened to old stories and played games and helped with bingo. At the end of the day, I realized that whatever I did however small, made a huge impact on the residents who lived there.”

Femy Varghese

Hometown: Corsicana, Texas
Area of study: Public Health and Business Administration/ Pre-Med

“The thing I enjoy the most about Service Station is the atmosphere it provides. Everyone is so friendly and has the common goal of providing service opportunities for anyone that is interested. My favorite event the Service Station holds is JanServe. It provides students an opportunity to serve the community during one of the few times during the year where there isn’t much going on campus. It provided me a chance to unwind with my friends and be able to serve the local community at the same time.”

Aneesa Vaidya

Hometown: Denton, Texas
Area of study: Biology and Neuroscience/Pre-Med

“Every JanServe, we get the opportunity to help out with the Special Olympics. It’s a fun and incredibly rewarding experience to help out and watch the kids showcase their skills.”

Kevin Mai

Hometown: Arlington, Texas
Area of study: Chemistry/Spanish

“I love going on Alternative Spring Break every year because I get to bond with both old and new friends over service.”

Krishna Patel

Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Area of study: Business Finance, Spanish and Biology/Pre-Med

“Tutoring local students from the Sherman and Denison community is so fulfilling, and I love that I get to bond with my students. Hearing about what they are accomplishing and how much they are progressing each week is one of the most rewarding things about Austin College Tutoring.”

Hannah Eason

Hometown: Conroe, Texas
Area of Study: Public Health and Communication

“The first service activity I was a part of at Austin College was First We Serve. I loved helping put together meals for those in need. It was a great opportunity to meet new people during orientation week, and lend a helping hand.”

Ana Maria Rea

Hometown: Greenville, Texas
Area of Study: Pre-law/International Relations

“I enjoy being part of an organization that connects students to our community.”

Vidur Marwaha

Hometown: Frisco, Texas
Area of study: Pre-Med/Public Health and Biology

“Alternative Spring Break was one of the most rewarding trips I have ever been on.”

Hannah Myslik

Hometown: Austin, Texas
Area of Study: Pre-law

”The thing I like about service is that it allows me to get involved and learn more about the community.”

Brandon Dang

Hometown: Houston, Texas
Area of study: Biology

“I believe that one of the most important concepts of service is to really see the differences/changes one can do to improve the community. As such there is a big difference between witnessing change and being part of that change.”

Elise McCarthy

Hometown: Lewisville, Texas
Area of study: Psychology, Anthropology, Spanish

“Austin College uses community service to help the world and to bring students together.”

Pranav Sheth

Hometown: Plano, Texas
Area of study: International Relations and Business Administration/Pre-Law

“The thing I like about service is prioritizing others’ needs. My favorite event is the Alternative Spring Break because you have the opportunity to go to an unknown location and dedicate an extensive amount of time serving others.”

Nina Ding

Hometown: Beijing, China
Area of study: Public Health/Business Administration

“The first Alternative Spring Break experience made me learn that there are a bunch of wonderful people in this school that love life, enjoy service, and understand the meaning of giving back. I would like to become one of them.”

Nesh Maniam

Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
Area of study: Business and Leadership/Pre-Med

“Alternative Spring Break is a great chance to travel and serve during Spring Break with a group of strangers that, by the end of the week, will be your closest friends. That is why I go every year.”

Parsa Azam

Hometown: Plano, Texas
Area of study: Pre-Med/Public Health, Neuroscience and Psychology

“I really liked Alternative Spring Break because it was a chance to unwind from the stress of school for a whole week while still making an impact on a community with my friends.”

Henali “Henna” Patel

Hometown: Mont Belvieu, Texas
Area of study: Physics/Pre-Engineering

“Working with local kids in the Sherman area during ‘Roo Bound is one the most exciting and fulfilling things.”

Zuleyma Ruiz

Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Area of Study: Public Health/Business

“Only a life lived in service to others is worth living.”

Nancy Morgan

Coordinator of Volunteer Services

“Every year I am amazed at the caliber of students who give of themselves to plan and participate in volunteering. I love it when former students contact me to tell me about the ways they have continued to serve others and how their Service Station experiences have formed the ways they choose to live.”

Sherman, Texas