
Teryn McDermott
Fairbanks School of Public Health
Community Involvement
While pursuing my undergraduate education, I was fortunate enough to have many Service Learning Experiences. Many of these opportunities were made available to me during my time as a Bonner Leadership Scholar from the Center for Engaged Learning at Indiana University Indianapolis. My experience in this program both encouraged and required me to pursue opportunities in service learning and community involvement. This passion stayed within me even after my time in the program in an official capacity ended.

This is one of the many blankets created at the event, and most notably the first blanket my team made!
HANDS in Autism Art Exposition
I helped to organize this event my third year of being a Program Assistant at HANDS in Autism. This event displayed and recognized artwork from those on the autism spectrum from all over the United States.

Gleaners Food Bank
I volunteered at Gleaners Food Bank in October of 2026. I felt it was extremely important to take part in this organization and mission in light of the needs of the community at the time.
