Category Archives: Founding Resident

Amy Chung

FOUNDING RESIDENT

Hometown: Paramus, New Jersey

Education: Harvard-Radcliffe Colleges (A.B. in History, 1998), Harvard Law School (J.D., 2001)

Reason for moving to Trenton: To serve as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey

Fun Fact: I can eat a lot of food, especially fruit and cheese

Jamie Hollerith

FOUNDING RESIDENT

Hometown: Montville, NJ

Education: University of Vermont (BA Political Science, Economics 2009)

Reason for Moving to Trenton: To work on economic development projects that emphasize existing assets rather than focusing on needs

Fun Facts: I’ve been a ski instructor, played in international frisbee competition and successfully fought off a small bear in protection of children

Erin Murphy

FOUNDING RESIDENT

Hometown: Rochester, New York

Education: The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF ’10) in Syracuse, New York. I Graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Natural History and Interpretation.

Reason for Moving to Trenton: To serve as an Americorps VISTA Cities of Service member as a Service Coordinator at The College of New Jersey’s Bonner Center for Civic and Community Engagement.

Fun Facts: I am part of the international  co-ed service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega and a sister of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Incorporated. I also was a cast member at Disney World for 6 months,  I perform slam poetry, and in high school I co-wrote a jazz piece with world renowned jazz trumpetist Paul Smoker.

Elizabeth Newman

FOUNDING RESIDENT

Hometown: Seveirville, Tennessee

Education: Maryville College, Class of 2011 (Major: Writing and Communications, Minor: History)

Reason for moving to Trenton: I relocated to Trenton to work as the urban education coordinator with Bonner Americorps. My primary function is to strengthen and support the after-school programs.

Fun Facts: Because I like to spend time outdoors, I’ve taken two rock climbing courses and volunteered for a backpacking trip as a mentor for at-risk youth. I like learning from others, cooking and the arts, particularly movies