Hi from Alyssa (Onsite Coordinator, Dharamsala)
Hi everyone,
My name is Alyssa Crockett. After graduating from Wheelock College (Boston, MA) with a BA in Social Work, I’ve spent my entire adult life working with children and families. I currently live in Dharmasala, India where I work with the children of Tibetan refugees. I tutor children and work actively in the Tibetan school system. In 2001 I started a sponsorship program in Dharmasala for the children of Tibetan refugees. To date the program has received full sponsorships for all of its children in need. I’ve also been successful raising funds for school equipment and repairs.
I’ve served on the Board of Monadnock Friends of Tibet in Keene, NH for five years. This is my fourth trip to India working with refugee children. Prior to leaving for Dharmasala last fall, I worked as a nanny and as a counselor at Kurn Hattin Home of Children near Brattleboro, VT.
I’ve been accepted to graduate school to obtain my MS in Social Work and will begin in the fall of 2006. My long-term goal is to continue to work with children and families in need. I can’t wait to meet all of you soon and help introduce you to Dharamsala!
Alyssa