Volunteering Saved My Life | Madrina Ciano | TEDxPensacola

Madrina became a “cycle breaker” when she transformed her life journey from being a taker into a giver. Raised in Hawaii, Madrina was once a “shackle-wearing juvenile delinquent with plenty of street smarts”. After migrating to Pensacola, FL and owning several of her own businesses, she discovered her true “calling” as a full time community volunteer for local nonprofits. Madrina’s passion in life is to be an ambassador for her community. She is a full time community volunteer which has led her to a number of volunteer opportunities and community leadership roles. She previously served as a Mentor for Take Stock in Children for 4 years, and served on the Pensacola Little Theatre Board for 10 years. Currently, Madrina is a board member for several nonprofit organizations including IMPACT 100, Arc Gateway Foundation, and Covenant Care. She is also an Ambassador for Gulf Coast Kids House, a Friend of PACE Center for Girls, and a Key Volunteer at Studer Community Institute. She also does volunteer event planning for RALLY Pensacola and Pathways for Change. Madrina is a member of the private Irish Politicians Club and a co-founder of the Krewe of SWAT, an award winning not for profit civic organization that actively serves the community year around. SWAT makes a significant food donation to MANNA Food Pantries annually. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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