Stephanie (center) receives the District Club Award for Best Service Project
Stephanie Saunders, the president of FRN at Portland Community College - Rock Creek, founded her chapter after stumbling across FRN online. Stephanie said she "followed [FRN] until she was ready to make [her] move" and that joining FRN was "one of the best and most rewarding things [she] has ever done." We think Stephanie is pretty awesome - read more about her and PCC - Rock Creek's chapter below.
The Basics
Name: Stephanie Saunders
School: Portland Community College - Rock Creek
Year of Graduation: 2016
Major/area of study: Liberal Arts/Human Services
Position on leadership team: President/Founder of chapter
We asked Stephanie...
Where are you from? Originally from Temecula, California. However, Hillsboro, Oregon, is my home.
How did you get involved in FRN? I somehow came across the organization online a couple years back. I followed until I was ready to make my move!
Can you share a favorite FRN memory? I am amazed by the amount of students who want to make a difference.
What's one thing you love about Portland Community College? Portland Community College has done an outstanding job supporting students like myself who want to get involved and make a difference.
What are your ambitions post-graduation? I plan on transferring to another school, continuing my education and starting another FRN chapter!
What other organization(s) are you involved in? Food Recovery Network is the only organization I am a part of as of now. However, the greater Portland area is full of organizations trying to make a difference. As I continue my education and outreach I hope to collaborate with as many as possible. Getting involved with Food Recovery Network has been one of the best and most rewarding things I have ever done. The experiences we have had are forever rewarding. We thank you for what you do. Your support system is amazing!
Interested in learning more about Portland Community College - Rock Creek's chapter? Check them out here and on Facebook.