AmeriCorps Connections

Today we talk with Cristina Flores | VISTA (Volunteers In Service to America) 2009 - 2010
1 Million+ AmeriCorps member STRONG! We are a loud voice for national and community service. We have all served in one way or another - let's engage, learn and connect with each other! Let's Serve Life After AmeriCorps!

Show Notes

1 Million AmeriCorps member STRONG! We are a loud voice for national and community service. We have all served in one way or another - let's engage, learn and connect with each other! Let's Serve Life After AmeriCorps!

Today we talk with Cristina Flores | Literacy First - Austin Tx- 2011 - 2014 https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinaeflores/

Conversation topics and highlights:
  • Graduated with a degree in Opera! Nonprofit - and bilingual communities in Austin. Learned from students and members on AmeriCorps team. Understanding how the education system works.
  • Served three years!
  • Frustration with systems that can only be changes by legislation this brought her to New Politics. 
  • 1/2 Bridal party AmeriCorps!
  • Finding mentors and keeping in touch with them.
Cristina's biggest take always ....
  1. Students taught me to think about myself
  2. Flying the plane while we are building it!
  3. New Politics Leadership and Academy - recruits and develops national service alumni ( AmeriCorps, return Peace Corps volunteers, Military veterans, other service professionals like teachers, non-profit leaders and social workers).
Interested in -
Answering the Call! - applications 2/1 - 3/21 Program runs April - May https://www.newpoliticsacademy.org/answering-the-call
Connect: AmeriCorps Alumni Group LI https://www.linkedin.com/groups/105198/
 
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What is AmeriCorps Connections?

The AmeriCorps Connections Podcast is a space where alumni, members, and partners share how national service shapes careers, communities, and lives. Hosted by AmeriCorps alum Nicki Fiocco, each episode highlights stories of resilience, leadership, and purpose—showing that while service terms may end, the impact and connections continue.

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