Thomas Furstenberg-Carroll

Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tom graduated from Northeastern University in 2009 with a degree in economics. He then worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA providing free income tax preparation services for low income Philadelphians through a volunteer income tax (VITA) organization. He later served as a New York State AmeriCorps member in Brooklyn, New York,  where he helped low-income individuals and families access essential public benefits and financial education and managed the organization’s VITA site.

Field placement: City Harvest

New York, New York

Policy placement: Food Research & Action Center

Washington, D.C.