The Lawncrest Neighborhood Ambassadors are a network of neighbors who strengthen and steward our local recreation center and library, advocating for stable and equitable services for Lawncrest community members of all ages and cultures.
The Neighborhood Ambassadors will be a point of contact between the community and the City's Rebuild program. As the project progresses, we will gather information from the community about the use of the recreation center and library, share information about Rebuild, and meet with developers and design professionals throughout the process.
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Frenzell Campbell, better known as Ms. Tina, has been a resident of Lawncrest since 1998. She has been employed as an RSI at the Lawncrest Recreation Center since 2001. Ms. Tina loves working with the community. She also works as a case manager for individuals who struggle with mental health, substance abuse and forensic issues. She went back to school in 2009 and received her bachelor's degree with honors in forensic studies. Ms.Tina likes chocolate covered pretzels, and her favorite movie is Pretty Woman. She enjoys family functions and her Grandchildren are her world!!
Josephys Dafils was born in Haiti and migrated to the United States in 1995. He takes pride in impacting the lives of members in his community. He is very active in food distribution, assists with administrative tasks at his church, helps out with a homeless ministry, and volunteers at the Free Library. Josephys operates a nonprofit organization called Haitian-American United for Change, and offers many services such as helping individuals create resumes, find employment, learn English, and other needs. Josephys is a life coach consultant, helping so many accomplish their dreams.
MyKyah Vessels is a gentle, caring, co-operative, and creative youth living in Lawncrest. She is proficient in Spanish and is learning Japanese and Mandarin. Along with problem solving, some of her interests are herbilogy, engineering, and community work. For almost a decade, MyKyah has been volunteering and working with Grumblethorpe, a historical site and garden that focuses on being a staple in their community.
Jennifer Orteus - Jennifer Orteus is a 17 year old living in Lawncrest. She is an 11th grade student at Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School. She enjoys spoken word poetry and the arts. Her aspiration in life is to travel the world and help people as much as she can. She also hopes to open a youth arts center to give those with talent a chance and opportunity to show off what they can do.
Al Alven - Raised in Olney and a resident of Lawncrest since 2005, Al Alven has called “the 19120” his home since birth (well, since he could talk, anyway). He is a 2001 graduate of La Salle University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism. Over the past two decades, Al has seen his freelance work published in numerous local and national publications, and has co-authored one book. He has also worked in the ever-evolving field of social media and is an aspiring photographer. In 2009, Al founded Wildwood 365, a media outlet that covers events and happenings at the southern Jersey Shore. He’s a huge fan of the Philadelphia Flyers, Christmas lights and pizza.
Karen Rodríguez - ¡Hola! Karen Rodriguez is a proud parent of two beautiful children who are the reason for her becoming a Neighborhood Ambassador. She has lived in and out of Lawncrest since 1997. She studied marketing and finance and has for the past 15 years have worked in Medicare insurance, now working in community development for Aetna. She is excited to see the Lawncrest change for the best!
Lindsey Schuler - Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, raised in Hudson Valley, New York and moved to Philadelphia in 2001 where she attended Saint Joseph's University. She received her degree in Psychology in 2005. She moved to Lawncrest in 2013 and lives with her NE native husband, their daughter (4 years old) and Lindsey's stepdaughter (23 years old). After being laid off in March 2020, Mrs. Schuler began focusing on meaningful ways to make a positive impact in her community. Lindsey began attending Lawncrest Community Association meetings and volunteers at a weekly food box donation site. Seeing the dire need for food firsthand, she focused on helping fight food insecurity. Lindsey was the force behind securing a Mama-Tee Community Fridge for her Lawncrest neighborhood which has provided access to healthy food for all since October 2020. She is currently working to create a food-sharing program with the Lawncrest Community Garden where she is a member. Mrs. Schuler understands the value and impact the Lawncrest Rebuild will have on this community. She is proud to be the newest member of the Lawncrest Neighborhood Ambassadors and is excited to work together to bring growth to this project.
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