My name is Karin Monzón Krimmer, and I immigrated to the U.S. with my two children from Guatemala in December of 2002 in hopes of securing a better future for my family. Recently, I had the opportunity to become an American citizen and wanted to give back to those walking the same path as myself. Therefore, when I heard about the opening of the Executive Director position at the Literacy Council from my good friend Ellen Marks Hossman, I became very excited to apply. I couldn’t believe when I began working for the Literacy Council of Green County as the Executive Director this past June, with the support and guidance of my mentor Ellen, our tutors and the board of directors.

The Literacy Council of Green County’s (LCGC) warmth and sense of commitment to their community is palpable; you feel it when you walk through their doors or attend one of their events. LCGC tutors, board members, and learners form lifelong friendships beyond simply learning English and improving basic literacy skills. They share in each other’s lives and cultures.

Patricia Wilson is our new Vaccine Community Outreach Southeast Regional Specialist. Patricia joins WHL from many years working with health systems and organizations as a Community Health Worker.

Patricia says, "The reason this work is so important is because there are several factors that create challenges to vaccination such as education, income, gaps in health access, transportation, poor neighborhoods, mistrust and misinformation around COVID vaccines. I would like to help individuals overcome these challenges. You only have one you so you must take good care of your health. Too many have died from this deadly virus so I must do everything I can to slow down its spread and possibly save lives."