CHAIR
Jayce Arnette, 2018-2019
Jayce was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, but hopped a state over in order to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion and Textile Design from North Carolina State University. Although she held various fashion related internships throughout her college career, she was most inspired by her work with Miracle League. Through her work with this nonprofit, Jayce had the opportunity to coach a baseball team for children with developmental and physical disabilities, building many relationships with families along the way. She is currently serving in the Marrakech region, and through her involvement with SPSN she hopes to bring resources to promote inclusion and awareness to rural areas in Morocco. After her Peace Corps service, Jayce hopes to work with brands in the fashion industry to rethink their supply chain- encouraging a more sustainable, ethical, and inclusive approach to clothing.
Jayce Arnette, 2018-2019
Jayce was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, but hopped a state over in order to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion and Textile Design from North Carolina State University. Although she held various fashion related internships throughout her college career, she was most inspired by her work with Miracle League. Through her work with this nonprofit, Jayce had the opportunity to coach a baseball team for children with developmental and physical disabilities, building many relationships with families along the way. She is currently serving in the Marrakech region, and through her involvement with SPSN she hopes to bring resources to promote inclusion and awareness to rural areas in Morocco. After her Peace Corps service, Jayce hopes to work with brands in the fashion industry to rethink their supply chain- encouraging a more sustainable, ethical, and inclusive approach to clothing.
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Yangzi Li, 2018-2019
Yangzi is a current volunteer living in the Azilal region. She grew up in China and came to the United States when she was 18 years old. Yangzi graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications and Journalism. While pursuing her academic goals, Yangzi also worked as a production assistant for KAMU-FM, a local Texas broadcasting station. Before coming to serve in Morocco, she was also a volunteer in the local animal shelter. She enjoyed helping animals in need. She has always hoped to devote more of her time for people with special needs. In joining SPSN, she is willing to be an advocate for people with special needs. Yangzi is committed to promote better understanding between people of all abilities.
Yangzi Li, 2018-2019
Yangzi is a current volunteer living in the Azilal region. She grew up in China and came to the United States when she was 18 years old. Yangzi graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications and Journalism. While pursuing her academic goals, Yangzi also worked as a production assistant for KAMU-FM, a local Texas broadcasting station. Before coming to serve in Morocco, she was also a volunteer in the local animal shelter. She enjoyed helping animals in need. She has always hoped to devote more of her time for people with special needs. In joining SPSN, she is willing to be an advocate for people with special needs. Yangzi is committed to promote better understanding between people of all abilities.
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chelsea Mullen, 2018-2019
Chelsea grew up in a small town outside of Albany, NY. She recently graduated from George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. While studying in Washington, D.C. Chelsea worked in the education department of an urban forestry nonprofit. In her position at the nonprofit, she helped organize community tree plantings and environmental education workshops for people of all abilities. After Peace Corps, Chelsea hopes to pursue a Master of Public Policy and Urban Planning in order to work to make urban spaces more accessible and inclusive. As a volunteer in the Beni Mellal region, she hopes to utilize her passion for the environment and education to promote inclusive activities in her community.
Chelsea Mullen, 2018-2019
Chelsea grew up in a small town outside of Albany, NY. She recently graduated from George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. While studying in Washington, D.C. Chelsea worked in the education department of an urban forestry nonprofit. In her position at the nonprofit, she helped organize community tree plantings and environmental education workshops for people of all abilities. After Peace Corps, Chelsea hopes to pursue a Master of Public Policy and Urban Planning in order to work to make urban spaces more accessible and inclusive. As a volunteer in the Beni Mellal region, she hopes to utilize her passion for the environment and education to promote inclusive activities in her community.
Third-Party Liaison
Natasha M. King, 2017-2019
Natasha is from Salinas, California but is currently serving in Tinzouline. She graduated from California State University East Bay in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Socio-Cultural Anthropology, and is currently studying as a Master’s International student through George Mason University in Virginia. Upon returning to the U.S. in 2020, she will graduate with a Master’s degree in Public Administration. Natasha has two years of experience working with developmentally disabled adults. From 2014-2016 she worked for East Bay Innovations (EBI), a nonprofit organization in the San Francisco Bay Area. During this time she held positions as an Independent Living Skills Instructor and then Independent Living Skills Specialist, helping her clients to achieve and maintain independence. Natasha has always had a passion for working with special needs communities, and hopes to channel that passion and experience into her work here in Morocco.
Natasha M. King, 2017-2019
Natasha is from Salinas, California but is currently serving in Tinzouline. She graduated from California State University East Bay in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Socio-Cultural Anthropology, and is currently studying as a Master’s International student through George Mason University in Virginia. Upon returning to the U.S. in 2020, she will graduate with a Master’s degree in Public Administration. Natasha has two years of experience working with developmentally disabled adults. From 2014-2016 she worked for East Bay Innovations (EBI), a nonprofit organization in the San Francisco Bay Area. During this time she held positions as an Independent Living Skills Instructor and then Independent Living Skills Specialist, helping her clients to achieve and maintain independence. Natasha has always had a passion for working with special needs communities, and hopes to channel that passion and experience into her work here in Morocco.
Hakim Illi, Supporting People with Special Needs Committee
Staff Liaison
Rachid Lamjaimer, Supporting People with Special Needs Committee
Staff Adviser
Staff Liaison
Rachid Lamjaimer, Supporting People with Special Needs Committee
Staff Adviser