Vita Pierzchala

Vita Pierzchala has a diverse work experience spanning multiple organizations and roles. Vita is currently working as a Program Associate at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) since February 2021. At KABOOM!, they held the positions of Community Outreach Manager from March 2019 to September 2020 and Community Outreach Coordinator from August 2018 to March 2019. Prior to that, they served as a Field Team Leader at AmeriCorps NCCC from September 2017 to July 2018 and as an Assistant Team Leader and Corps Member from October 2016 to July 2017. Vita also gained experience as an Education and Training Intern at Meals on Wheels America in June 2016 - August 2016 and as a Romantic Circles Web Intern at the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities from August 2015 to December 2015. Vita also worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Maryland from January 2015 to December 2015 and as a Water Campaign Intern at the Sierra Club Maryland Chapter from June 2015 to August 2015. Throughout their various roles, Vita demonstrated skills in program management, community outreach, team leadership, research, and writing.

Vita Pierzchala completed their Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature at the University of Maryland from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, they attended the University of Washington from 2012 to 2013, although the specific degree and field of study are not specified. Additionally, Vita Pierzchala obtained certifications in Mental Health First Aid USA from the National Council for Behavioral Health in December 2016, and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED from the Red Cross in September 2017.