2023 Members of Global Volunteer Recognition Program

Sara DornBrook
Sara DornBrook: PKD Ambassador
Mrs. USA Worldwide 2025 Sara DornBrook is a dedicated advocate for PKD awareness and children in need, using her personal journey and passion for service to create meaningful impact. Read more...
Celebrating Our 2023 Colorful illustration of two hands holding hearts with a multicolored circular design.
Meet the 2023 GVRP Members: Founding Volunteer Stories
Celebrate the volunteers who joined the Global Volunteer Recognition Program during its founding year. Explore 2023 member stories, service projects, leadership, advocacy, and Global Volunteer Award recipients. Read more...
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Tanner Cline - Dedicated volunteer and board officer
Discover how Tanner, a dedicated volunteer and board officer in San Bernardino, earned awards for his 300+ hours of service educating the public on local history and logistics. Read more...
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Juliana Denick – Advocate, Educator & Miss America Delegate
Discover Juliana, a special education teacher, law student, and Miss America delegate who champions disability rights, education, and accessibility.  Read more...
Laurel Barrett Woman with long, wavy blonde hair wearing a sparkly dress against a black background
Laurel Barrett: Founder of the Global Volunteer Recognition Program
Laurel Barrett launched the Global Volunteer Recognition Program to spotlight, support, and celebrate volunteers around the world. Join a growing network of changemakers and learn how your service can be... Read more...
Nirvan Shah
Nirvan Shah: Scholar, Water Polo Athlete & Student Leader
Nirvan excels in academics, athletics, and leadership—mentoring youth, raising funds, and competing at the national level in water polo. Read more...
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Paige Polchowski: Artist & Kindness Leader
Paige spreads joy with art, care kits for cancer patients, and volunteer sparkle. Read more...
Shreya Sudhakar
Shreya Sudhakar: Future Surgeon & Teen Volunteer
Shreya has 150+ hospital hours and dreams of becoming a surgeon. Read about her volunteer story with the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. Read more...
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Kristie Saavedra: Mental Health & Volunteer Impact
Kristie blends veterinary care, advocacy, and kindness to support mental wellness. Read more...
Tina Silver
Tina Silver: Self-Value Advocate
Tina Silver empowers others to embrace self worth, volunteers year round, and uplifts her community as an award winning esthetician offering kindness & support. Read more...
Elisah McGee
Elisah McGee: Leading with Purpose & Philanthropy
CEO, farmer, and advocate—Elisah McGee’s journey empowers and heals communities. Read more...
Yuan Tracy Tian
Yuan Tracy Tian - Military Scientist & Volunteer
Tracy is a military member with a background in math, chemistry and infectious disease research who volunteers for nonprofits and finds purpose in serving her community. Read more...
HaLisa Sowash
HaLisa Sowash Mental Health Advocate & AFSP Supporter
HaLisa Sowash fights suicide prevention and supports mental health awareness through community service and fundraising walks. Read more...
RileyJo Lane
RileyJo Lane RJ’s PJ’s Helps Foster Kids Sleep Better
Eight-year-old Rileyjo collects pajamas to comfort foster children, giving them warmth and security during tough times.  Read more...
Krendra Harralson
Krendra Harralson - Mrs. Texas USA & Veteran Advocate
Retired Army medic Krendra supports homeless women veterans, mental health, and education through dedicated advocacy. Read more...
Sara Milliken
Sara Milliken Founder The Buddy System Senior Mental Health
Connecting 300+ seniors in Alabama with friendship and support to improve mental health through kindness and community outreach. Read more...
Jennifer Wilde
Jennifer Wilde Spreads Love & Kindness
Nurse and pageant queen Jennifer Wilde inspires others with her “Power of Love” platform focused on healing and compassion. Read more...
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Deborah Hornick Youth Mentor Leader
Deborah Hornick raises funds for children’s cancer and leads youth mentoring programs, inspiring community service across PA and beyond. Read more...
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Kristianna Mrjenovich - Second Chance Queen
Kristianna empowers abuse survivors and leads recycling efforts, giving hope and second chances to people and the planet. Read more...
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Misty Lee Coolidge Fights Hunger Nationwide GVRP
Misty Lee Coolidge - Trailblazer, author, and hunger activist, travels the U.S. and world fighting food waste and feeding communities. Read more...
Cathy Howell
Cathy Howell – Operation Leave No Military Behind
Cathy supports military families year-round with care packages, resources, and advocacy through her “Leave No Military Behind” platform. Read more...
Jenna Rachiele
Jenna Rachiele - Burnout Advocate & Mrs. Canada
Jenna Rachiele leads the Wellness Purse initiative, helping women prevent burnout through education, connection, and community service. Read more...
Lacey Haines
Lacey Haines Empowers All - Community Leader & CPT
Lacey Haines, mom of 5 and CPT, inspires through service, fitness, real estate, and modeling—proof that age and motherhood are no limits. Read more...
Shakira Unique Jackson
Shakira Unique Jackson - Future Leader & Advocate
Miss Luzerne County Shakira Jackson fights for justice and equality while inspiring the next generation of civic leaders. Read more...
Chelsea Roberts
Chelsea Roberts - Mrs. Oregon Int’l 2024 Empowers Change
Chelsea Roberts leads clean-ups, supports mental health, and inspires with “Bee Fabulous” and nonprofit leadership across Oregon and beyond. Read more...
Dr Tiffany Purnell
Dr Tiffany Purnell - SASH Founder & Global Volunteer
Dr. Tiffany Purnell empowers girls through S.A.S.H.®️ and spreads self-esteem and volunteerism worldwide with chapters in 3 countries. Read more...