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Generation Y Leaving Mark on Communities

November 6, 2013 by

Rick Cohen is Director of Communications & Operations for the National Council of Nonprofits, the nation’s largest nonprofit network that works through its member State Associations to amplify the voices of community-based nonprofit organizations to achieve greater impact in their communities. Rick joined the National Council in May 2005 after two years with the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers and work on a Congressional campaign. A graduate of American University, Rick also holds an Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Georgetown University.

Perhaps more than any other generation, Gen Y sees volunteerism as very important to their work/life balance. But while the desire is there, not everyone knows how to find opportunities with nonprofits in their communities. Rick joins Keeping Up with Gen Y to discuss why Gen Y volunteers are especially needed in both these difficult economic times and this holiday season, not just on the weekends but on nonprofit boards of directors. He also points out that micro-volunteering, which focuses on small but necessary tasks, might be the answer for busy young people who really want to give back to their communities and the world.

 

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About Tamara Bell

Tamara Bell is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Y Gen Out Loud, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that provides a platform for Generation Yto discuss national politics and public policy issues.

Tamara began her journalism career as a staff reporter for the Dallas Times Herald. A few years later, she moved to York, Pa., as a political reporter for the York Dispatch, covering local, state, and national government as well as writing investigative stories for the mid-sized daily newspaper.

A Texas girl at heart, Tamara returned to Dallas a year later to work as press relations director for the re-election campaign of U.S. Rep. John Bryant. The next year, she moved to Austin and the Texas Legislature, where she stayed for 15 years. While at the Legislature, Tamara worked for Democratic House members as Chief-of-Staff and Press Secretary, and as a Senior Policy Analyst for the Senate State Affairs Committee chaired by a Republicansenator.

In 1996, Tamara became co-owner of a political newsletter covering state issues and elections. As Editor-in-Chief, Tamara helped shape the weekly publication into a must-read for state officials, legislative aides, and lobbyists. More recently, Tamara wrote a regular column analyzing coverage by the Texas Capitol Press Corps for an online political publication. She also works as a lecturer in the Advertising Department at The University of Texasat Austin.

Tamara has also been a judge for the 2010 Bright Ideas Award given by the Texas Daily Newspaper Association, served as a panelist at the Society of Professional Journalists 2010 Region 8 Conference where the theme was How to Save Journalism, and has been a guest lecture for the Advertising Department’s Internship course, speaking about the jobs outlook for graduating seniors.

Tamara earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin, and her B.A. in Journalism from Texas A&M University. She resides in Austin with her son, Jackson.

Tamara Bell is also the Host of Keeping Up with Gen Y on WomensRadio. Keeping Up with Gen Y offers discussions, interviews, and commentary about important issues of the day from the perspective of Generation Y (18-to 30-years-old). Aimed at all generations interested in learning about and inspiring young people, this show features professionals, experts, researchers, and members of Gen Y who share insights and experiences about the topics on the minds of today’s young adults.