Dara Monroe
Benefits Outreach Specialist - PACE
Education:
BS in Biology, Temple University
My Family:
I'm the youngest of five siblings
Passionate About:
Becoming a physician
Greatest Lesson Learned:
Don't wear your feelings on your sleeve
Greatest Piece of advice ever received:
Trust your gut instinct
Volunteer Work:
Americorps, Habitat for Humanity, various other events throughout the city of Philadelphia including, but not limited to, Manna, Philabundance, American Red Cross, Rubye's Kids
Past Employment:
Apprise, Philadelphia Health Corps, Public Health Center 10
Favorite Quote:
"Be slow to anger" - Holy Bible
Greatest Personal Accomplishment:
Being present at the birth of my nephew
Why BDT?
Because we are concerned with advocating for and assisting vulnerable senior populations in gaining access to benefits they would otherwise not receive.
I Recently Learned How To…
Complete SNAP, PTRR and LIHEAP applications
Favorite Travel Destination:
Pawley's Island, SC
Make and Model of Your First Car:
1994 Toyota Camry LE, all white.
Daily Must Have:
Talking to my sister
Favorite Book:
Acres of Skin by Allen M. Hornblum
Favorite Movie:
The Bourne Identity
