Service Opportunities Staff Directory

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All staff members can be reached at bcvs@berry.edu or 706.238.5845

Stephen Swieton – Staff Supervisor

In addition to his role as Assistant Director of Residence Life, Stephen supervises the BCVS office and team.  He coordinates the Year of Service Program and the Service Fellows Scholarship Program.  Stephen graduated with a BA in French Language and Literature from Marquette University and an MSEd in Adult and Higher Education from Northern Illinois University.  He also served for over 4 years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa.

Carlye McKillip – Student Supervisor

Carlye works with the staff supervisor to determine departmental priorities and objectives. She directs student operations in the office including service hour tracking and publicity efforts. She also coordinates several service days throughout the year. Carlye is a senior Communications and Psychology double major and will graduate in 2020.

Kelsey Doerr – Community Partner Coordinator

Kelsey serves as the primary contact for nonprofit organizations in the Rome/Floyd Community. She coordinates several volunteer opportunities through regular communication with community partners and promotes the relationship between campus and the community. Kelsey is currently a junior International Studies major and will graduate in 2021. Kelsey is also a Leadership Fellow.

Grettie Reifenberger – Campus Community Coordinator

Grettie is responsible for all internal volunteer affairs and is the main contact for clubs, organizations, residence halls, and departments looking to get involved with community service. She also assists in promoting service days on campus such as Make A Difference Day and MLK Service Day. Grettie is currently a sophomore Exercise Science major and will graduate in 2022.  Grettie is also a Service Fellow.

Emily Kaszubowski – Community Assistant

Emily works on securing nonprofit organizations for events such as Make A Difference Day, MLK Service Day, and the Involvement Fair. She helps plan and orchestrate these events with the Community Partner Coordinator and the Campus Community Coordinator. She also maintains ongoing opportunities for student volunteers. Emily is currently a sophomore Animal Science major and will graduate in 2022. Emily is also a Service Fellow.

Ruthie Smith – Community Assistant

Ruthie works with the Community Partner Coordinator in order to maintain regular communication with nonprofit organizations in the Rome/Floyd community. She helps recruit and communication with organizations for events such as Make A Difference Day, MLK Service Day, and the Involvement Fair. Ruthie is currently a freshman Secondary Education and Math double major and will graduate in 2023. Ruthie is also a Leadership Fellow.

Joanna Clark – Campus Assistant

Joanna helps complete tasks assigned by the Campus Community Coordinator and regularly presents at SGA meetings to promote volunteer opportunities. She also communicates with clubs on campus to find service opportunities as requested. Joanna is currently a freshman Pre-Nursing major and will graduate in 2023.  Joanna is also a Service Fellow.

Montana Barber – Campus Assistant

Montana helps complete tasks assigned by the Campus Community Coordinator and regularly presents at SGA meetings to promote volunteer opportunities. She also communicates with clubs on campus to find service opportunities as requested. Montana is currently a freshman Math major and will graduate in 2023.  Montana is also a Service Fellow.

Mary Clayton McLane – Campus Assistant 

Mary Clayton helps organize service initiatives on campus, with a focus on the Year of Service program, as well as develops additional ways to reach out to students about service. She also helps execute tasks given by the Campus Community Coordinator. Mary Clayton is currently a junior Nursing major and will graduate in 2021.  Mary Clayton is also a Leadership Fellow.

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