Paige Ferguson
Team Leader
Benefits Data Trust
Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
Chose a major in college that interested me, but I wasn't quite sure what I would do with it once I graduated.
Moved back in with my parents after college and worked in retail while I looked for other jobs.
Decided to join AmeriCorps NCCC to travel around the country, serve, and expose myself to new skills and people.
While in NCCC, I joined the Fire Management Team and was trained as both a wildland firefighter and an emergency medical responder.
After NCCC, I came to Philadelphia to start working at my current job, where I was performing direct service connecting low-income individuals to public benefits such as SNAP and Medicaid.
I got promoted to Team Leader, where I now manage a team who are helping our clients gain access to healthy food and health insurance everyday.
All of my experience thus far has inspired me to start taking classes to pursue a degree in Nursing! I think it's a great way to continue helping others while remaining invested in their health.
Education
High School
Career
Team Leader
I support a team of Benefits Outreach Specialists through coaching, quality control, and professional development.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Non-Profit Organizations
Food
Helping People
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"You're all over the place, why can't you just pick a career and stick to it?"
