Yezi Gugsa

AmeriCorps Groundwork Fellow

Yezi Gugsa is an AmeriCorps Groundwork Fellow with Cradle 2 Career. Born and raised in Rochester, she is grateful for the opportunity to return home and support the community that helped shape her. Yezi recently graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in NGOs and Social Change and a minor in Social Entrepreneurship. Before joining C2C, she held leadership roles with USC’s Troy Camp and served as a Resident Assistant, supporting students’ academic, social, and personal development. She brings experience in youth mentorship, community organizing, and social-impact project development, and is passionate about strengthening pathways to opportunity for all young people. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, spending time with loved ones, and taking film photos.