About Us
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Kara Brascia
Service-Learning Director
Duties: faculty support and recognition, program strategy and oversight, campus collaborations
Kara came to Boise State in 2000 from a nationally ranked Service-Learning program at the University of Utah. She brings over twenty years of experience consulting with faculty, students, and community agencies. Kara earned her bachelor’s degree from Macalester College in Minnesota and her master’s degree in Communication from the University of Utah.
Duties: faculty support and recognition, program strategy and oversight, campus collaborations
Kara came to Boise State in 2000 from a nationally ranked Service-Learning program at the University of Utah. She brings over twenty years of experience consulting with faculty, students, and community agencies. Kara earned her bachelor’s degree from Macalester College in Minnesota and her master’s degree in Communication from the University of Utah.
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Casey McGee
(He,Him,His) Service-Learning Educational Development Specialist
Duties: Forming, building, and initiating community partnerships; brainstorming and designing service-learning projects; collaborating with other Boise State community-facing programs
McGee joined the Service-Learning team in 2023. He earned a Master’s Degree in Community Organizing and has over 15 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations in direct service, program development, and leadership roles, specializing in addressing homelessness through collective impact
Duties: Forming, building, and initiating community partnerships; brainstorming and designing service-learning projects; collaborating with other Boise State community-facing programs
McGee joined the Service-Learning team in 2023. He earned a Master’s Degree in Community Organizing and has over 15 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations in direct service, program development, and leadership roles, specializing in addressing homelessness through collective impact
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Molly Braeunig
Service-Learning Graduate Assistant
Duties: Service-Learning student marketing & communications; student employment program management
Molly is pursuing her masters degree in counseling at Boise State University, with a focus on addiction counseling. She completed her undergraduate degree in Physics at Agnes Scott College before spending 15 years in marketing, recruiting, and people-management. Molly’s mission in returning to school – and in joining the Service-Learning team – is to do work that contributes meaningfully and positively to her community here in Boise. When she’s not working or studying she’s usually riding a bike, hiking, or playing with her dog, Tug.
Duties: Service-Learning student marketing & communications; student employment program management
Molly is pursuing her masters degree in counseling at Boise State University, with a focus on addiction counseling. She completed her undergraduate degree in Physics at Agnes Scott College before spending 15 years in marketing, recruiting, and people-management. Molly’s mission in returning to school – and in joining the Service-Learning team – is to do work that contributes meaningfully and positively to her community here in Boise. When she’s not working or studying she’s usually riding a bike, hiking, or playing with her dog, Tug.
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Saige Smith
Service-Learning Ambassador
Duties: Service-Learning promotion, event planning and coordination, office management
Saige is studying for an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science with a minor in Biology. Having grown up in northern Idaho, Saige developed a passion for the natural world. She is driven to be a part of making it possible for nature to be enjoyed and appreciated for years to come. Outside of school and work, Saige often spends her time hiking, rock climbing, and enjoying coffee with friends. With this position Saige aims to connect students with experiences that benefit them and the community.
Duties: Service-Learning promotion, event planning and coordination, office management
Saige is studying for an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science with a minor in Biology. Having grown up in northern Idaho, Saige developed a passion for the natural world. She is driven to be a part of making it possible for nature to be enjoyed and appreciated for years to come. Outside of school and work, Saige often spends her time hiking, rock climbing, and enjoying coffee with friends. With this position Saige aims to connect students with experiences that benefit them and the community.