CHAIR
Maizie Martin, 2018-2019
Maizie is currently serving in the small village near Khenifra. She graduated from Judson University with a BA in psychology in May 2017. While attending college she worked at the local Boys and Girls Club. During the summers she worked at Summit Camp, which caters to children with diagnoses of ASD, ADHD, ODD and other social disorders. During her service she hopes to spread awareness and empathy of those who may be a little different than those who are neruro-typical by working with Moroccans and fellow volunteers.
Maizie Martin, 2018-2019
Maizie is currently serving in the small village near Khenifra. She graduated from Judson University with a BA in psychology in May 2017. While attending college she worked at the local Boys and Girls Club. During the summers she worked at Summit Camp, which caters to children with diagnoses of ASD, ADHD, ODD and other social disorders. During her service she hopes to spread awareness and empathy of those who may be a little different than those who are neruro-typical by working with Moroccans and fellow volunteers.
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 empower people of all abilities and 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 empower people of all abilities and promote inclusive activities in her community.
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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