Berkshire United Way Hires New Youth Development Coordinator
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. - Berkshire United Way has hired a new coordinator of Youth Development.
Nataly Garzon, a 2014 Williams College graduate, will work across Berkshire County to increase opportunities for youth to build aspirations for a bright future. Garzon will also lead the efforts of Face the Facts – reduce teen pregnancy, a community coalition which aims to continue to drive down the teen birth rate across the county.
“Nataly is a great addition to our team, we’re excited to have her,” Kristine Hazzard, president and CEO at Berkshire United Way, said. “She’s perfectly positioned to help local youth learn how to make healthy decisions regarding sexuality and substance use – which will enable more youth to graduate high school and move on toward financially stable and successful lives.”
Garzon graduated from Williams College with a bachelor of arts degree with honors in history and political science. Born in Colombia, Garzon moved to New York City with her family when she was in elementary school. While at Williams Garzon also spent a year abroad at Oxford University. She has held many leadership positions at Williams, including working to improve the living experience of underprivileged and minority students, and she was co-president of the Purple Mountain Valley Scholars, a peer-mentoring program that paired incoming freshmen with upperclassmen mentors.
Garzon was also involved with the Minority Coalition through VISTA, the Latino group on campus. This leadership experience with the Latino and minority student groups at Williams College will help position her to address the needs of youth in an increasingly diverse Berkshire County.
