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 Cristina Sepe
Field Placement: Maryland Hunger Solutions (Baltimore, MD)
Cristina is collaborating with Baltimore City Public Schools to increase school breakfast participation by implementing more innovative school breakfast delivery models. She is documenting methods for overcoming some of the obstacles to implementing successful school breakfast programs in Baltimore City schools, developing trainings for school staff, and creating a Maryland-specific toolkit that will be used to demonstrate the positive impact of innovative service models with tips for how best to implement them.
Education and Experience: Originally from Lakewood, WA, Cristina graduated from Stanford University in 2008 with a degree in public policy, concentrating in social and education policy. She led a small group Bible study with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, led an alternative spring break trip on urban education issues, and volunteered as an elementary school tutor. Cristina also researched the effects of racial school segregation on the black-white achievement gap, taught summer school in Los Angeles, and interned at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the Office of Public and Indian Housing.
 Stephany Whitaker
Field Placement: Maryland Food Bank (Baltimore, MD)
Stephany is examining the relationships between the Maryland Food Bank and network providers to determine the gaps in the state emergency food provision. Through research and mapping technology, Stephany is creating a report with recommendations and strategies to help the Maryland Food Bank serve its communities more effectively.
Education and Experience: Originally from Richmond, KY, Stephany is a 2008 graduate of Berea College where she obtained a degree in biology. She led the annual Hunger Hurts Food Drive for the local food bank and helped launch Hunger and Homelessness week. On campus, Stephany served as a Bonner Scholar and was the student director of the Center for Excellence in Learning Through Service.
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