Bellevue College Rotaract Nepal Trip
A service learning trip through the Bellevue College Rotaract Club where 6 students and 2 advisors traveled to Nepal for 10 days in order to learn about the challenges that people with disabilities face as part of the Rotary Nepal/USA Disability Awareness Campaign.
Since returning, our team is implementing local service projects and events that will help to raise awareness about people with disabilities in both Nepal and the USA.
Jerry Bunce (Trip Advisor)
• Adjunct faculty at Bellevue College
• Teaches Leadership and Resume & Interviewing Strategies courses
• Retired from The Boeing Company after 33 years service
• Member of the Boeing Higher Education Integration Board
• United Way Loaned Executive in 1991
• Volunteered with Special Olympics since 1984
• Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University 2007
• Bachelor of Science, University of Windsor 1969
Jenny Lina
• Traveled to Spain, France
• Pursuing Associates degree
• 4 years experience in a school for children in K-5 with social & emotional problems
• Teaches school in her local church
• Peer-2-Peer Mentoring program coordinator
• BC Rotaract President for 2009-2010
• Organizer, leader, team player, dependable, and compassionate
Katie McKeown
• Traveled to Australia, Mexico, California, Utah, Mississippi & Arizona
• Pursuing Associates degree
• Works in a retirement center providing meal and non medical care
• Supports medical staff on life safety issues
• Worked in a daycare environment with children with autism
• Organized, manages school, work and daily commute
Amyr Zafar Haq
• Traveled to Kenya, Pakistan, India, England & Dominica
• Pursuing BA at University of Washington
• Organized Blood drives, FoodLifeline, Adopt-a-Highway
• Responsible for a nationwide Muslim mentoring program
• Delights in finding hidden talent in others and unlocking it
• Amiable leader and excellent team player
Nell McInerney
• Traveled to France, Spain, Mexico, Canada
• Pursuing Associates degree
• Works at Leshi market in a family business environment
• Community service work at homeless shelters and a Veterinarian clinic
• Role model, peacemaker and team player
Marilyn Mayers
• Video assistant role
• Phd in Near Eastern studies from Princeton
• UW School of Public Health Research Scientist
Rani Thykkuttathil
• Travelled, studied and worked extensively in Europe and India
• Currently studying Project Management and Marketing at Bellevue College
• BA International Studies, Minor in Indian Languages (Cum Laude and with College Honors) – University of Washington
• University of Washington Exemplary Leadership and Public Service
• Founded and developed a mentoring program pairing student mentors from the UW with homeless and disadvantaged girls in the 5th and 6th grade
• Certified yoga and meditation teacher with over 2,000 hours of training
• Mentored and volunteered with disabled children and disabled adults in vocational and educational disability centers in New Delhi, India for 6 months
• Compassionate, outgoing, personable, team player who loves encouraging and motivating people and helping them pull out their strengths and achieve their goals
