Kerrie Trahan
Nonprofit Leader & Recruiter | Executive Director at Yoganic Flow | National Recruiter at City Year | Expert in Fundraising, Partnerships & Community Impact
- Role
- National Recruiter at City Year
- Location
- Detroit, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kerrie Trahan
I’m a collaborative nonprofit leader passionate about building community, advancing…
Experience
National Recruiter
Apr 2023 — Present · Miami, FL, US
As a National Recruiter with City Year, I connect purpose-driven college students and young professionals to a year of service and leadership development through the AmeriCorps program. I lead targeted recruitment efforts across university campuses, community organizations, and national networks to inspire the next generation of changemakers to serve in schools and communities.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Build and maintain partnerships with colleges, universities, and community organizations across multiple states to recruit diverse, mission-aligned candidates.Lead presentations, classroom visits, and tabling events that promote City Years’ service year and post-service benefits.Manage and execute campus engagement strategies, including Handshake campaigns, job fairs, Lunch-and-Learn sessions, and virtual info sessions.Utilize data and applicant tracking tools (Salesforce, TargetX, Handshake, etc.) to drive candidate engagement and meet hiring goals.Collaborate with local site teams and national recruitment staff to ensure consistent candidate experience and effective regional outreach.Support brand visibility through social media campaigns, storytelling, and events that highlight service, education, and career pathways.Mentor and coach prospective AmeriCorps members through the application and interview process, fostering belonging and confidence.
Education
Wayne State University
Master of Education (MEd), Community Health and Preventive Medicine
2015 — 2017
Cornell University
Pre-law Summer Program, Law
2009 — 2009
University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Pre-law, Political Science and Sociology
2002 — 2005
Skills
- Relaxation
- Vinyasa
- Hip-Hop
- Health Education
- Stress Management
- Organics
- Holistic Education
- Educational Programs
- Meditation
- Healthy Communities
- Youth Programs
- Youth Engagement
- Community Organizing
- Social Networking
- Nutrition
- Nutrition Education
- Teaching
- Youth at Risk
- Urban
- Urban Agriculture
- Esl
- Yoga
- Educational Outreach
- Communication
- Youth Empowerment
- Athlete Development
- Urban Redevelopment
- Hip-Hop Yoga
- Community Development
- Educational Workshops
- Weight Management
- Social Media
- Community Service
- Community Outreach
- Exercise
- Public Health
- Non-Profit Volunteer
- Healthy Eating
- Holistic Health
- Healthy Lifestyles
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