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The 2010 Tulip Queen & Court

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Mishka Gilkes :: 2010 Tulip Queen

Mishka is a Graduate student at SAGE Graduate School studying Health Services Administration. She works as a re-entry specialist at the AIDS Council of Northeastern NY. Her volunteer experiences include Equinox as a peer mentor, and assisting at Whitney M. Young in Albany. Mishka hopes to ultimately practice law and become a judge. Her goal as a 2010 court member is to impact the community through the Mayor Jerry Jennings Literacy Campaign.

 

Ashley Holt :: 2010 Tulip Court

Ashley is currently completing her Masters at Bay Path College with a degree in Occupational Therapy. Her volunteer experience includes Ronald McDonald House and the First Israel AME Food Pantry. She hopes to work as an Occupational Therapist in the Capital District and also build a business for local handcrafters to showcase their work. During this year on the 2010 court, she would like to continue to campaign for current literacy programs as well as promote the new program created by her court members.

 

Keva Luke :: 2010 Tulip Court

Keva is a senior at Albany High School & will be attending Siena College as a pre-med student in the Fall. Her volunteer experience ranges from a local day care center, St Peters Hospital, tutoring Spanish & math and helping raise money for local booster clubs. She hopes to eventually attend Albany Medical College to become a pediatrician. Her goal on the 2010 court is to increase literacy levels in Albany and make citizens aware of the great programs that Albany has to offer.

 

Melissa Pelletier :: 2010 Tulip Court

Melissa is currently studying Early Childhood Education at Hudson Valley Community College. She works at Teresian House Nursing Home, volunteers at the Food Bank and participates in breast cancer walks and Relay for Life. She hopes to become a kindergarten teacher. As a member of the 2010 Tulip Court, she will strive to make a positive impact on her community.

 

Gabrielle Rieth :: 2010 Tulip Court

Gabrielle is a senior at Cornell University studying Biological Sciences. In high school she tutored peers, volunteered at St Peters Hospital, and worked with mentally handicapped adults. In college, she organized a fundraising event for Prevent Child Abuse America and has helped with St Jude's Children's Research Center. She hopes to pursue a career in medicine and possibly become a surgeon. As a 2010 court member, her goals are to form a great team with her court members, serve as a positive role model for women and help to create an exciting new initiative for Mayor Jennings Literacy Campaign.