Astrid Gallego, R.A.D. Program Assistant

Joining our team as a part-time program consult and assistant is Astrid Turmeque, a current undergraduate at Manchester Community College pursuing a degree in sociology. Astrid has had experience working as a translator for the 2024 Robert & Anthony Dudchik SUN Memorial Fund Program’s trip to Peru, aiming to break language barriers while helping students to understand different cultures. Currently, Astrids holds a full-time job position with the Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families, focusing on helping parents adopt or foster children in the DCF system. With this position she strikes to provide support, knowledge, and guidance towards SUN Scholars Inc.’s Year of Compassion work.