2024 Members of Global Volunteer Recognition Program

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Meet the 2024 GVRP Members: Volunteer Stories and Impact Members
Celebrate the 2024 Global Volunteer Recognition Program members and explore stories of volunteers creating positive change through leadership, advocacy, mentoring, community service, and compassion. Read more...
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Laurel Barrett: A Global Voice for Volunteer Recognition
Learn how Laurel Barrett is changing the world through volunteerism. Founder of the Global Volunteer Recognition Program, she uplifts volunteers globally with community service, awards, and support. Read more...
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Yasmin Atwal: Animal Ally & STEM Mentor
Yasmin blends equestrian talent, STEM advocacy, and eco-passion to uplift others. Read more...
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Sofia Santiago: Teen Literacy & Beauty Advocate
Sofia promotes mental health, reading, and youth empowerment across Florida to make the world a better place. Read more...
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Misty Lee Coolidge: Hunger Relief Champion
Entrepreneur Misty Coolidge combats hunger locally and globally, volunteering in 32 states and 17 countries while running two Maine-based businesses. Read more...
Tiffany Garcea
Tiffany Garcea: Foster Care Advocate & Community Leader
Tiffany Garcea is a pastor, mom of seven, and founder of Raising Hope—supporting children in foster care across six Illinois counties. Read more...
Shaurya Panda
Shaurya Panda: Percussionist & Youth Music Mentor
Shaurya volunteers through music education, school support, and community events while performing in parades and inspiring youth. Read more...
Amanda Accardi
Amanda Accardi: Young Leader & Paw Promise Founder
Amanda supports foster kids, troops, and animals through creative, heartfelt service. Read more...
Gregory Sachan
Gregory Sachan: Future Medic & Red Cross Leader
Gregory has logged 700+ hours with the Red Cross, PACU care, and leadership. Read more...
Charlie Wells
Charlie Wells: Teen Volunteer & Future Advocate
At 15, Charlie brings heart and hope to communities through meaningful service to make the world a better place. Read more...
Blake Stephens
Blake Stephens: Marine, Scout Leader, Conservationist
Blake leads with service — from Marines to Scouts to environmental care he is a leader. Read more...
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Vishnu Mukku: Aspiring Doctor & Civic Leader
Vishnu mixes medicine, service, and advocacy to heal and uplift others. Read more...
Srinidhi Pallera
Srinidhi Pallera: Youth Leader & Med Mentor
Founder of Steps to Impact, Srinidhi uplifts future med leaders through service. Read more...
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Andrei Grigoriev: Human Rights & Legal Advocate
From Moldova to the U.S., Andrei empowers communities with heart and action. Read more...
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Roland Ivy: Criminal Justice Student & Volunteer
Roland juggles college and 15+ weekly volunteer hours to serve and inspire. Read more...
Sara DornBrook
Sara DornBrook: PKD Advocate & Inspire Leader
Sara donated her kidney, wrote a book, and volunteers to inspire all. Read more...
Sai Ramaswamy
Sai Ramaswamy STEM Whiz & Talented Young Performer
At 8, Sai shines in dance, piano, math, and swimming — a rising star Read more...
Abigail Hays
Abigail Hays: Teen Volunteer with Heart & Humor
From camps to kittens, Abigail gives her time with compassion and joy. Read more...
Carrie Flock
Carrie Flock Boxer, CEO & Survivor: Empowering Women
From the ring to the White House, she fights for women’s health equity. Read more...
Angelena Taylor
Angelena Taylor: Caregiver Advocate & Global Pageant Queen
Angelena uplifts caregivers, leads change, and spreads universal love. She is a rock star in the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. Read more...
Jennifer Wilde
Jennifer Wilde: Nurse, Veteran & Kindness Platform Founder
Through “Power of Love,” Jennifer shares healing and hope with others. Read more...
Dylan Lipset Padilla
Dylan Lipset Padilla: Teen Scholar & Dedicated Volunteer
Dylan gives back through beach cleanups, church events, and tutoring. He is a rock star in the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. Read more...
Tina Silver
Tina Silver: Self-Value Advocate & Service Icon
Tina empowers others through service, beauty, and bold authenticity. Read about her volunteer story with the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. Read more...
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Paige Polchowski: Sparkle Bags & Big Heart
Paige’s “Daley Sparkle” spreads kindness to cancer warriors nationwide. Read more...
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Rishona Pearleen: Scholar, Musician & Volunteer
Rishona blends service, music, and STEM passion to lead with purpose. Read about her volunteer story with the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. Read more...
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Anshuman Roy: Teen Volunteer & STEM Enthusiast
Anshuman serves his NJ community while excelling in STEM and tennis. Read about this amazing member of the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. Read more...
Grace Grell
Grace Grell: Advocate for Accessibility & Inclusion
Grace empowers global change through disability advocacy and service. Read more...
Portrait of Madeleine Smith, a teen leader and aspiring medical star with curly red hair and a confident smile.
Madeleine Smith: Teen Leader & Future Medical Star
Madeleine leads in service, theatre, and suicide prevention advocacy. Read about her volunteer story with the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. Read more...
Jennifer Fortin
Jennifer Fortin: Advocate, Coach & Maine Volunteer
Jennifer uplifts survivors and women vets with over 1,200 hours served. She is a member to watch in the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. Read more...
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Kristianna Mrjenovich: Second Chance Queen & Advocate
Kristianna empowers survivors and recycles hope—one can at a time. Read about her volunteer story with the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. Read more...
Elisah McGee
Elisah McGee: Mission-Driven CEO & Change Agent
Elisah blends leadership, service, and healing on farms and frontlines. Read about her volunteer story with the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. Read more...
Yuan Tracy Tian
Yuan Tracy Tian - Military Scientist & Volunteer
Tracy Tian blends military service and science with heartfelt community volunteerism. Read more...
Whitley Nabintu Marshall
Whitley Nabintu Marshall: Creative, Coach & Compassion
Whitley fuses art, activism, and compassion to inspire global change. Read about all they amazing work they are completing Read more...
Ginarose Neff
Ginarose Neff: Police Officer, PTSD Advocate & K9 Healer
Ginarose inspires with service, resilience, and her K9 partner Karma. Read about her volunteer story with the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. Read more...
Tiffany Wells
Tiffany Wells: Service & Grants: A Veteran Housing Advocate
Tiffany has raised $1M+ in grants and champions fitness and volunteerism. Read about her volunteer story with the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. Read more...
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Saryna Ritter: Fashion CEO & Humanitarian
Saryna blends fashion, family, and global service with purpose. Read more...
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Amanda Pedrianes: Young Leader, Cancer Advocate, Changemaker
Amanda Pedrianes made history, led fundraising, and inspires through service. Read about her volunteer story with the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. Read more...
Marissa Bolado
Marissa Bolado: Leader, Mom & Awarded Volunteer
Marissa uplifts military families and kids through service and heart. Read more...