Bethany Ozorak Testimonials By Ben Helkowski, AmeriCorps VISTA Program Coordinator The last impact player that the Civic Engagement Office would like to recognize is Bethany Ozorak. Bethany has moved on from her role as the Davies & Fahrner Assistant Director for CommunityBased Projects; however, her dedication to Allegheny College and the development of it’s students and the Meadville community lives on. Here are some testimonials from her colleagues:
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Describe your fondest memory of Bethany
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What are some of the most impactful contributions Bethany made to the Allegheny community?
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What message would you give to Bethany as she prepares for the next chapter of her life?
will be remembered for all the ways she cared in her work here and this is a quality she will take with her in the future.
Dave Roncolato The word that comes to my mind when I think of the legacy of Bethany is "CARE." Bethany gave consistent care to all she did with students, with community partners and with our faculty and staff. She was never afraid to put in the time it took to do things thoroughly and thoughtfully. She was the first on the scene every Service Saturday. She planned and carried out the trainings and supervision of Davies students with great care and concern. Indeed Bethany
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One impactful contribution that stands out was the care with which she put into the testimony to Ellie Davies after her passing. Bethany reached out to Davies Service Leader alumni and they responded with words of praise and appreciation for the gift of Ellie and the family to their experience at Allegheny and Meadville. Bethany’s intelligence and drive will lead her to success and impact. But it is her heart for service that will be her most vital beacon in the next chapter of her life and career.
Jennifer Kessner We’ve had some amazingly deep conversations! Bethany is one of those listeners who gets on your level and understands you as a whole. I will miss that in person interaction. We haven’t had Supernatural nights in a while, but they’ll forever be a fond memory. Bethany provided consistency in a position that had previously been one year contracts. She was just that good! And then we made her per-
