Current VISTAs

Faith is serving with Nuestra Casa, an organization in East Palo Alto focused on environmental justice and community advocacy. Her work centers on water access and equity where she is researching affordability and infrastructure challenges, creating educational resources that make complex issues more accessible, and supporting outreach efforts that uplift community voices. She is also collaborating with partners to deepen community engagement and build sustainable solutions.

Faith graduated from Stanford in 2025 with a BA in Anthropology, a minor in Political Science, and honors in Ethics in Society. At Stanford, she worked on projects ranging from health education with campus workers to deploying a new social needs screening tool in free clinics, and also gained experience across county health systems. Guided by the belief that health and dignity go hand in hand, she hopes to pursue a career in law centered on health equity. In her free time, she loves being with friends and family, attending workout classes, and reading on her Kindle.

Ezra is serving at Valley Verde, an organization that aims to improve the long-term health of low-income communities in Santa Clara County through home gardening. Ezra's current project is interviewing community members as part of Valley Verde's broader community needs assessment to better understand participants' long-term food needs and access to services.

Originally from Columbus, GA, Ezra studied cultural anthropology and sustainability at Emory University. Their academic research explored the use of oral history interviews and community workshops in strengthening local urban food systems. As a VISTA, Ezra is excited to learn about the processes of urban food system collaboration, and improve local access to gardening education. After their service year, Ezra hopes to begin a graduate program in environmental public health with a focus on agriculture and nutrition.

Hadley is a recent graduate of Gonzaga University, where she earned her BA in environmental studies. Her interdisciplinary study also included coursework in Spanish and business, skills she hopes to utilize during her year of service. During her undergraduate years, Hadley honed her leadership abilities through peer mentorship and gained practical experience in youth after-school tutoring. She is excited to put her passions for social justice and community service into practice as an AmeriCorps VISTA serving Thrive Alliance. Her focus is building capacity for organizations in the children and education sector.

Beyond her service, Hadley is an avid runner, hiker, rock climber, and cook. She also enjoys gardening with her family.

Linda is Rise South City’s first AmeriCorps VISTA, serving as an environmental and sustainability associate. She is a recent Stanford graduate in international relations, with a specialization in environment, energy, and natural resources. She has previously worked with Rise South City as a Partnerships for Climate Justice in the Bay Area Fellow and is excited to return in a full-time capacity.

Linda has worked with organizations including Freedom for Immigrants, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and the Hoover Education Team, gaining valuable skills related to public service, community organizing, and research. Originally from Haltom City, TX, she understands the first-hand challenges frontline communities face from climate change. She is excited to work with community members and contribute to meaningful, lasting change in South San Francisco.