Krystle Bedrick is a dynamic student leader who is active in addressing issues of affordable public transportation and access to education. As Vice-President of the College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, Krystle serves as Chair of the PTK Project Committee. She serves on an advisory board for the Worcester Regional Transit Authority in efforts to reduce fare rates for college students. Krystle is working with the College’s Community Bridges Director to assist the under-served populations in the city with GED attainment, college readiness and raising awareness of what the College has to offer. Krystle is highly motivated in her advocacy of change in special education policies and is quite aware that systemic change takes long-term commitment. PTK runs the “Live and Learn Greenhouse” on campus to provide food to our food pantry. Krystle recognized the importance of funding to the success of the greenhouse project and worked with the College’s grant writers to submit an application to the Walmart Community Grants department.

Krystle has proven herself a true leader amongst her peers and has earned the respect of faculty staff and students. She is a focused, driven, enthusiastic, and successful student – maintaining a 3.89 GPA.