AmeriCorps Connections

Today we talk with Kate Morton | NCCC ( National Community Civilian Corps) 2003
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 Kate Morton | NCCC ( National Community Civilian Corps) 2003 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-morton-pharmd-aahivp/
Conversation topics and highlights:
  • 20 Years from serving! MILE STONE
  • Grew up in Connecticut - didn't really have a path - Liked the white lab coat and got a job as a pharmacy technician.
  • Leaned outside comfort zone - RESET COMFORT ZONE!
  • Learnings skills - to connect with people
  • Impact of service partners and the community we served - maybe I want to do more!
  • Learned about rural health care
Kate's biggest take always ....
  1. Discovered she wanted to move to the Southwest
  2. Getting things done - chart your own course!
  3. New AmeriCorps peeps - lean into your experience, have an open mind, learn and serve.
  4. Alumni AmeriCorps peeps - Keep volunteering and serving.
  5. Stay connected to AmeriCorps 6. Mentor next generation - students and AmeriCorps members
Extras:
Learn more about NCCC - https://americorps.gov/serve/americorps/americorps-nccc
Connect Serve New Mexico - https://www.dws.state.nm.us/servenm
Connect: AmeriCorps Alumni Group LI https://www.linkedin.com/groups/105198/
 
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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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