PULSE Program

2000 Alumni

Kara Rendzia Williams:
"So, since graduation I have been doing a lot of "PULSEY" stuff! I spent the summer after graduation working at the Parent's Center as an assistant teacher. Shortly thereafter, I got a job at Rosie's Place, helping to run the dining room as a food program shift coordinator. Then I changed positions in May of 2002 to work in the volunteer services department as the Assistant Director of Volunteers--which means I get to work with PULSE students all the time, and I get to talk to Dave and Michelle sometimes, too! Rosie's Place has been an incredible work environment--filled with the most giving amazing people. I have learned so much about the reality of hunger and homelessness in this country over the last 2+ years...it's really been an incredibly and at times, heartbreaking journey.

The big news for me is that I got married on December 28th, 2002! Angie Northam (now Anderton) was in my wedding and continues to be one of my best friends! Just think, we met through PULSE! So now I'm just enjoying married life, adjusting and looking for someplace to volunteer!! Any suggestions? I hope you're all well! If anyone from my years reads this, send a shout out to krendzia@hotmail.com!! With love, Kara"