»Past Fellows
2007-2008

Chelsea Allinger
School: University of Rochester, Class of '07
Majors: B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy
Emphasis: Law and Ethics
Minor: Psychology as a Natural Science
RYY Host Site: City of Rochester, Bureau of Recreation: Biz Kids
Update: Currently in her second year at The George Washing University she is studying for her M.A. in Philosophy and Social Policy, focusing on Urban Policy. Also, she is a fellow at the Governors' Institute on Community Design, a project of the Smart Growth Leadership Institute. This project advises governors and state leaders on how to guide growth and development in their states to create communities that are equitably, economically, and environmentally sustainable, encouraging downtown revitalization and policies to curb suburban sprawl.

Teale Kelly Fox
School: SUNY Geneseo, Class of '06
Major: B.A. in Political Science
Concentration: Political Theory/American Politics
Minor: Philosophy
RYY Host Site: Garth Fagan Dance
Update: Teale had the opportunity to finish working at Garth Fagan Dance through the summer. As a newlywed, she is currently is studying for her MBA at the Simon School of Business.

Jessica Speares
School: Roberts Wesleyan College, Class of '07
Majors: B.S. in Science Biology and Psychology
RYY Host Site: His Branches Inc.
Update: Jessica is attending Arcadia University in Philadelphia, PA. She is working full time towards a masters in Public Health and another masters in medical science for physician's assistant studies.

Sam Nichols
RYY Program Coordinator
New York Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA
Update: Presently, Sam is working as an AmeriCorps in the city of Rochester.