Celebrating 20 Years of Making the World a Better Place!

Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots 20th Anniversary

Alumni

Throughout 2011, Roots & Shoots will feature Roots & Shoots members who have now moved on to university, or even into their careers. Check back often for new stories of success and to learn about how Roots & Shoots has helped many young people accomplish their dreams.

Check out the examples below:

Katia Rossi Vancouver, WA
Katia Rossi served as the Roots & Shoots Graduate Fellow in 2008 and 2009. Today Katia works at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington in Vancouver, WA where she serves as an Intake Care Technician. A graduate of Washington State University, Pullman, Katia served for four years as Roots & Shoots Club President. With her leadership the club led and completed many amazing projects which ultimately positioned Roots & Shoots as a key organization in the WSU community. After her Fellowship with Roots & Shoots Katia was selected to be a core team member of the newly formed Natural Leaders Network, and collaborates with other leaders across the United States in a movement to strengthen the bond between children and nature. Remaining an active member of Roots & Shoots, Katia continues to support Roots & Shoots, by volunteering at events such as the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Conference, and by representing Roots & Shoots at celebrations such as Roots & Shoots International Day of Peace in New York, NY.
David Chase Barnstable, MA
David Chase served as the Roots & Shoots Youth Leadership Fellow in 2007 and 2008. Today David is a Junior at St. Mary’s College of Maryland in St. Mary’s City, MD where he is studying political science. Outside of the classroom David works as a freelance web designer, photographer, the Managing Editor for The Point News, St. Mary’s College student run newspaper. Following his passion for politics, David has served as the Volunteer Coordinator for a State Delegate campaign in Maryland and the Deputy Campaign Manager for a State Senate campaign in Massachusetts. David joined Roots & Shoots when he was ten years old, and has remained active with Roots & Shoots even after his fellowship attending events and speaking on behalf of JGI and Roots & Shoots.

Are you an alumni member of Roots & Shoots? Share your story! We're asking our members to send brief profiles of their experiences. Here are the questions:

• How has Roots & Shoots helped you accomplish your dreams?
• How did you get involved with Roots & Shoots and how long were you involved?
• What is your favorite memory from Roots & Shoots?
• What are you doing today and how do you think Roots & Shoots helped you get there?
• What was the most important thing that you learned by being involved with Roots & Shoots?
• What is one piece of advice that you would give our current youth leaders and group members?

Answer these questions and send them in an email to rsoutreach@janegooda.org. We may just feature you!