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Member of the Month – August 2026: Vanessa Fuentes, Albion College AmeriCorps
Vanessa Fuentes is a student at Albion College while also serving as a second-term AmeriCorps member with the Albion College AmeriCorps Program. The Albion College AmeriCorps Program seeks to allow its students to help their fellow citizens, serve their local and campus communities, and benefit from the growth and development provided through national service. Members will serve alongside their peers, collaborating to address barriers and gaps in services within the areas of Youth Development, Sustainability and the Environment, Food Security, Health and Wellness, and Economic Opportunity and Development.
Originally from Texas, Fuentes came to Albion College to earn a degree in accounting. During her studies she learned about the AmeriCorps program and wanted to apply her studies to helping the local community. This summer, Fuentes is serving with the Albion Economic Development Corporation, where she supports the organization’s capacity building efforts during an important period of transition for the organization. Fuentes brings valuable financial knowledge and analytical skills to her placement, helping staff review financial processes, policies, and organizational systems. She is helping them strengthen the infrastructure that allows the organization to continue supporting the community. By applying concepts and skills she has developed in the classroom, she has become an important resource for the organization as it evaluates and refines internal operations.
Fuentes’s accomplishments extend beyond her technical expertise. Having previously served with the Albion College AmeriCorps program, she has shown remarkable growth in her ability to adapt to new placements and apply lessons learned from one service experience to the next. According to program Director, Lindsey Knowlden, “Vanessa consistently brings enthusiasm, thoughtfulness, and a collaborative spirit to her service, making her not only an exceptional volunteer but also a role model for her peers,” Knowlden continues, “her professionalism, attention to detail, and maturity have made her an outstanding representative of the program and a trusted partner to the organizations she serves.”
Fuentes has also become a positive and reliable presence within the AmeriCorps community this summer. Her service demonstrates how AmeriCorps members can leverage their academic experiences to address community needs in meaningful and practical ways. Her dedication to service and commitment to supporting local organizations embody the values of AmeriCorps. Fuentes is set to graduate this coming fall and will carry her service experiences with her as she continues in her career.
Learn more about the Albion College AmeriCorps Program and other Michigan’s AmeriCorps programs making a positive impact in communities across Michigan. For more information about AmeriCorps, visit www.americorps.gov.