Katherine Martinez Serves and Learns in Puerto Rico Over Spring Break

by Contributor | March 27, 2019 6:56 am

ONEONTA, NY — Katherine Martinez of Hannibal, NY, was one of eight SUNY Oneonta students who traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico over spring break to continue Hurricane Maria cleanup efforts through NECHAMA, a volunteer-driven nonprofit.

The students cleaned, swept, hammered, painted, worked on roofs and more to help improve the area.

They were accompanied by Associate Professor of Biology Sean Robinson and Center for Social Responsibility and Community Director Linda Drake.

Students stayed in an Airbnb with other NECHAMA volunteers, got to see the lush flora and fauna of the island, went on some very muddy hikes, and did some sightseeing in Old San Juan.

Martinez is studying Biology at SUNY Oneonta.

Located in the Leatherstocking Region of New York State, SUNY Oneonta is a mid-size, public, liberal arts and sciences college with a pre-professional focus.

The college enrolls approximately 6,000 students in a wide variety of bachelor’s degree programs and a number of graduate certificates and degrees.

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