SallyProuty

In 2002 I was appointed president of the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps (NASCC), an organization established to provide a national voice for over 100 Corps in 32 states. NASCC Corps enroll 23,000 corpsmembers annually and provide 14.5 million hours of service in communities across the nation. More importantly, Corps enroll primarily disadvantaged young men and women: 56% without a GED or diploma; 66% young people of color; and 39% from homes with an annual income of $15,000 or less. After twenty years in positions of management in the medical field, four years as Deputy Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and seven years as director of a statewide Civilian Conservation Corps, I am concentrating my energy in an area for which I have great passion: positive youth development utilizing service as the vehicle for change. My experiences as a parent and mentor to a significant number of young people led me to the realization that a caring community is essential in order for positive youth development to occur. Corps "communities" provide that opportunity. I am interested in learning as much as I can from individuals who are passionate about making a difference in lives and in communities across this nation. Also, look forward to sharing my experience and passion. Thank you for the opportunity!

Sally T. Prouty

President

National Association of Service and Conservation Corps

666 Eleventh Street, NW, Suite 1000

Washington, DC, 20001-4525

Phone (202)737-6272

Fax (202)737-6277

mailto:sprouty@nascc.org

http://www.nascc.org