COAR’s Council Leaders are the students who run our weekly volunteer programs. We are very thankful for all they do! See below for more information about our COAR Council Leaders.
— Stafford Junction —
Molly Gilhool (she/her) is a junior majoring in BioChem with a licensure in Secondary Education. Molly is a leader for Stafford Junction because she loves the kids there, and tutoring them is a great way for her to practice her teaching! In her free time, Molly is a cheerleader here at UMW, and she also loves baking and reading. Molly’s favorite COAR event is Pay it Forward Day.
Hometown: Chesterfield, Virginia
Maddie Marshall (she/her), a sophomore majoring in Psychology, is one of the co-leaders for Stafford Junction. Maddie enjoys being a leader for Stafford Junction because she loves working with kids and getting to volunteer is super important to her – this combines the two perfectly! In her free time, Maddie likes to hang out with her cat, Daisy, and really likes playing Stardew Valley. Maddie’s favorite COAR event is Engage With the Earth Day.
Hometown: Charlottesville, Virginia
— Hope House —
Maria Werner is a senior majoring in elementary education. She is one of the co-leaders for Hope House because she’s passionate about creating equity in education. Maria’s favorite COAR event is the Head Start Gift Box Drive. In her free time, she likes to read, crochet, and play board games.
Journey Mason is a sophomore English and Elementary Education double major with a minor in Spanish. She is co-leader for Hope House and her favorite COAR event is Into the Streets. Outside of COAR, she competes on UMW’s Track and Field team.
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
— Environmental Awareness and Action—
Audrey Turner is a senior Environmental Science major and is a co-leader of Environmental Action and Awareness. They enjoy hiking, reading, and traveling to new places. Their favorite COAR event is Into the Streets!
Hometown: Galax, Virginia
Sarah Tyree-Herrmann (she/they) is a sophomore double majoring in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality studies and Political Science. She is a co-leader for EAA because she loves outdoor activities and likes getting to feel productive on the weekends! When she’s not in the CCE or her dorm, you can find her taking walks or, if it’s especially nice out, sitting outside reading! Sarah’s favorite COAR event is Pay It Forward Day because the weather is beautiful and the amount of outdoor activities.
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Allie Schwartz is a sophomore double-majoring in Political Science and English. She’s always been passionate about protecting the environment and is so excited to be a council leader in COAR. Besides volunteer work, she is frequently found listening to Taylor Swift, reading, or talking about her favorite show, New Girl. Allie’s favorite event is the Head Start Gift Wrapping Party!
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
— Downtown Greens —
Loren Osborne is a junior who is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Law & Philosophy. She is a co-leader for Downtown Greens; she loves this project because it combats food insecurity and provides access to environmental education, which is important to Fredericksburg. Loren enjoys baking (mostly to share with others) and researching topics of her interest. Her favorite COAR event is Into The Streets because she loves community involvement!
Hometown: Newport News, Virginia
Evie Benton, is a sophomore set to major in Environmental Science and/or Biology. Their favorite COAR event is Good Neighbor Day because of the direct collaboration between UMW students and the community. They’re a plant parent, pet lover, and avid traveller who’d love to work with you outside!
Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia
— Food Recovery —
Erin Dutton (she/her) is a junior majoring in Communications and Digital Studies. Erin is a leader for Food Recovery because this student-led group is just one of many across the whole U.S. who all work together to fight food waste and end hunger. Erin thinks it is heart warming to be a part of something so large where each group is directly helping their community. She takes pride in hand delivering the food with her co-leaders every week and having conversations with the amazing employees at the shelter. In her free time, Erin is a sucker for reality TV drama! Her favorite COAR event is Into the Streets.
Hometown: Bealeton, Virginia
Hannah Jadgchew (she/her) is a sophomore majoring in Psychology. Hannah is a leader for Food Recovery because she loves being able to connect with people at UMW who are passionate about community service and connecting with the wonderful people at the Thurman Brisben Center! In her free time, Hannah enjoys playing field hockey! Her favorite COAR event is the Head Start Wrapping Party.
Hometown: San Diego, California
Katie Craddock (she/her) is a junior majoring in Biomedical Sciences, with a minor in Neuroscience. Katie is one of the co-leaders for Food Recovery because she loves forming friendships with the wonderful people at the Thurman Brisben Center and others who enjoy community service. Not to mention, she is very passionate about reducing food waste! In her free time, Katie enjoys playing field hockey and baking. Her favorite COAR event is the Head Start Wrapping Party.
Hometown: Chantilly, Virginia
— SPCA —
Emma James is a junior majoring in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Special Education. She co-leads the SPCA program with COAR, in which students go to volunteer at the local animal shelter. Emma wanted to lead this program because she volunteered at her local animal shelter and is interested in continuing her passion for animal welfare while pursuing her education. Emma loves to crochet, as well as rewatch her favorite shows and movies. Her favorite COAR event is Into the Streets. She is looking forward to volunteering at the SPCA this semester!
Hometown: Gloucester, Virginia
Summers Worthington, a sophomore majoring in Studio Art with a minor in Digital Studies, is one of the co-leaders for SPCA! Summers is a leader for SPCA because she absolutely loves animals and has ever since she was a child; thanks to Sir David Attenborough (the best animal planet narrator of all time) Summers knows an absurd amount of animal facts and has been surrounded by dogs and cats her whole life. In her free time, Summers loves reading, crocheting, watching Survivor with my roommate, and of course, making art! Her favorite COAR event is the Head Start Wrapping Party.
Hometown: Gordonsville, Virginia
— Bookmobile —
Mikyas Telahun a sophomore at UMW majoring in Biomedical Science and minor in Social Justice in a premed track. Mikyas is a Co-leader at the Bookmobile because he is interested within the community involvement in having books accessible for the good of inexpensive literacy. During his free time he likes watching Grays Anatomy, participating in swimming, or reading non fiction books with a love to getting to meet new faces. Mikyas’ favorite event is the Head Start Gift Wrapping Party.
— BIGS in Schools —
Victoria Smith (she/her) is a sophomore majoring in Psychology and is one of the co-leaders for the BIGS in Schools program. Victoria enjoys being on council for BIGS because she gets to make a positive difference in the lives of younger community members! In her free time, Victoria likes loves watching basketball and hanging out with her friends. Victoria’s favorite COAR event is Into the Streets.
Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia
Hope McCallister is a sophomore majoring in Psychology. She is one of the co-leaders for the BIGS program because she enjoys spending time with the kids and making their days a little brighter. In her free time, Hope likes playing volleyball and hanging out with friends. Her favorite COAR event is the Head Start Wrapping Party.
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Martina Pugh (she/her) is a senior majoring in Philosophy Pre-Law with a CDS minor in Journalism. Martina is one of the co-leaders for BIGS in Schools. She loves working with the students because you are able to help them in easy ways that allow them to change their preservative and become better people in and out of school; she also likes to see them change over time and how they have processed within the program. Outside of COAR, Martina is the president of the Inter Club Association and a senator in SGA. Martina’s favorite COAR event is the Head Start Wrapping Party.
Hometown: London, England
— Gwen Hale Resource Center —
Laurie Zdenek is a sophomore majoring in Historic Preservation with a minor in German. They are a co-leader for the Gwen Hale Resource Center and love helping their campus community. In their free time, they love to devour a good book and hang out with their friends. Laurie’s favorite COAR event is Good Neighbor Day!
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Destiny Farrell is a second year student majoring in Psychology. She is a co-leader for The Gwen Hale Resource Center and enjoys providing service wherever it is needed. Outside of class and volunteering she can be found spending time with her family or watching a variety of movies and shows. Destiny’s favorite COAR event is Into The Streets.
Hometown: Lancaster, Virginia
— Green Crew —
Veda Salazar a sophomore at UMW, majoring in Geography. Veda is one of the co-leader for Green Crew because she likes the ground! During her free time, Veda likes to hang out with her friends and do a puzzle every now and then. Veda’s favorite COAR event is the Into the Streets. 
Maggie Dye (they/them), a senior majoring in Sociology, is another co-leader for Green Crew! Maggie