Katie Kolodziej - We Can Do Hard Things

We can do hard things with Katie Kolodziej : From data analyst in Boston to house manager in Arizona!

In this episode of the AmeriCorps Connections podcast, host Nicki Fiocco journeys to Arizona and discovers the "greatest empathy building training' with Katie Kolokziej who served with Maggie's Place in 2022 - 20223 and is now searching for the next cohort of AmeriCorps members to support the mission of supporting pregnant women who find themselves homeless.

We hope you enjoy this winding journey from data analyst to house manager and discover how resilience and the ability to do hard things is the moto that Katie contributes her service year too.

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Learn more and apply to Maggie's Place AmeriCorps Opportunity: https://www.maggiesplace.org/americorps/

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Join VISTA alum and Portland's 7th Poet Laureate Maya Williams on July 18th at 5pm EST for the story of her service, their best writing tips, and her best tips to adjusting to life after service. Don't delay, click here to register today

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Alumni Connections

• AmeriCorps Alums LinkedIn Group 
• Join the official AmeriCorps Alumni Network with Service Year 
• AmeriCorps Opportunities 
• Schools of National Service - Find an institute that will match/ honor or offer other incentives toward your Segal Education Award - 
• Employers of National Service - Find employers who prioritize AmeriCorps Alumni service in their hiring 

🤠Shout outs!
🌟🌟Podcast Production and Marketing support provided by Do Good, Be Good - they provide training for AmeriCorps programs and are staffed by AmeriCorps alumni.

🌟🌟Hosting and podcast consultation provided by Producer Dan Metivier of Time or Money Production. Thank you, Dan! (p.s., he's an NCCC AmeriCorps Alumni)

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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.

Tune in each week on your favorite podcast platform to listen, follow, subscribe, and share. Check it out and be part of the ongoing story of service.

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