Alyson Carey, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)

Alyson’s commitment to improving conditions for youth is shown by her work with the Student Teacher In-Class Support (STICS) tutoring program, the Pathways mentoring program, and the “Bio Buddies” mentor program. Alyson worked closely with the North Adams Public Schools (NAPS) to design and implement (STICS).  Alyson also volunteers with transitional and homeless shelters.   Alyson is preparing for a career in nursing, already linking her pre-med classes with summer work with diabetic children at the Barton Center in North Oxford, MA.