For the month of July, we are shining the RAWK Spotlight on: Bre Burnside!!!!!

 

The RAWK Spotlight is a monthly series that celebrates folx who embody and serve the mission of empowering youth voices. Folx in the RAWK Spotlight can be anyone from staff, to volunteers, to Board Members, to community partners. They are chosen by the RAWK staff team by merit of their passion, dedication, and enthusiasm for serving local youth and their community!

“Working at RAWK has been an amazing experience! I have gotten the opportunity to work alongside many incredible people and have enjoyed the opportunity to be creative in my work. RAWK is an organization that empowers youth but also its staff and community. I am proud to be a member of the RAWK team! ” -Bre Burnside

 

Keep reading to hear what our RAWKstar community has to say about Bre and her impact at RAWK and the community: 

 

“Bre’s enthusiasm and ides towards youth brings another component to the team!”

– Amy Hall (Program Coordinator at Northeastern)

 

“Bre is my best friend but also my coworker. she is a passionate youth advocate and brings a lot of creativity and laughter to RAWK. She shows a dedication to amplifying youth voices in the way she interacts with and holds intentional space for youth to learn about and express themselves.Thank you Bre :)”

– JaMeelah Williams (Director of In-School Programs)

 

“Bre is kind hearted and goes the extra mile to ensure that everyone feels like they belong!”

– Bri Edgerton (Engagement Coordinator)

 

“We are so blessed that Bre has selected RAWK as the place she wants to bring her many gifts and talents to share with staff, youth, and the community. I am always impressed with Bre’s passion for providing quality programming to youth and always ensuring that they have the best experience possible. I also appreciate Bre’s deep care and concern for the safety and well being of youth that have the pleasure of working with her. Her kind heart and love for youth will always be a reason to shine the light on her!”

– Dr. Kandace Lavender (Executive Director)