World-of-Work Internship Funding Program
Summer 2009 Fellows
Universal WOW
Ellen Abramowitz (‘11) – Adventist Development and Relief Agency Mongolia,
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) seeks to improve the
quality of life for Mongolians by helping to bring about economic and social stability. At
her internship, Ellen will be a part of the food cooperative in Mongolia working to
improve sustainable greenhouse agriculture techniques in Mongolia. This experience will
enable Ellen to better understand the field of sustainable development in order to
conserve and effectively use our resources.
Mateo Aceves (‘11) – BlueStarPR, San Francisco CA
Blue Star PR was founded in light of the growing need to effectively support proIsrael demonstrations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mateo is going to be involved in
an independent internship conducting research on the efficacy of pro-Israel college
campus advocacy initiatives.
Daniel Acheampong (’11) – Bai Nian Vocational School, Beijing, China
Bai Nian Vocational School (BNVS) is the first private, non-profit vocational
school in China to provide a free two year education to disadvantaged youth who have
migrated from the countryside to metropolitan areas. At BNVS, Daniel will assist faculty
in organizing and staffing their English Language Center, teach English in the
classrooms, and help faculty with administrative duties. This opportunity will enable
Daniel to further his understanding of international politics while at the same time
encouraging Chinese youth.
Jennifer Bleck (‘10) – Mayo Family Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center, Waltham MA
The Mayo Family Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center (PPRC) provides a
multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitative treatment for children with chronic
neuropathic/musculoskeletal disabilities. Jennifer will be working on an independent
project in conjunction with other doctors regarding chronic pain treatment; she will have
the opportunity to conduct her first real experiment in attempts to improve treatment
for future PPRC patients.
Daniel Chavez (‘10) – California Shakespeare Theater, Berkeley CA
California Shakespeare Theater (CalShakes) is a nonprofit theater company
whose mission is “for everyone, regardless of age, circumstance, or background, to
discover and express the relevance of Shakespeare and the classics in their lives.” This
summer, Daniel will be able to hone his skills as an actor and theatrical electrician while
gaining hands-on experience in this new environment.
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Allyson Ettinger (‘10) – Dartmouth College, Hanover NH
Coming back from her abroad experience in China, this internship will enable
Allyson to experience in linguistic data analysis and fieldwork by collecting sociolinguistic
data within the Hmong community of New England. This opportunity will allow her to
research a foreign language, perform sociolinguistic fieldwork, and work with an Asian
immigrant community.
James Fleishman (’11) – John Hall Washington D.C. Office, Washington DC
The Washington D.C. office of Congressman John Hall serves the needs of
Congressman Hall and his constituents in New York’s 19th district. This summer James
will be aiding Congressman Hall in conducting research on legislation, carrying out
logistical work, and attending congressional committee briefings and hearings.
Renana Gal (‘12) – Aktionstheatergruppe, Helle, Germany
The Action Theater Gruppe is an NGO that performs in theater festivals and
demonstrations which support the increasing of social rights, equality and peace. As an
actor herself, Renana will develop theatrical and interpersonal skills by learning different
methods from this international organization.
Stephen Gray (‘11) – Brandeis University Psychology Department, Waltham MA
The health psychology lab deals with researching acute and chronic stress, and
traumatization, depressive mood, anxiety, and beliefs. Stephen will be helping to
analyze previously collected saliva and blood samples, in addition to entering data and
performing complex statistical analyses on software. At this internship, Stephen will
have the opportunity to take part in the launch of a pilot study allowing him to
experience the process of data collection first hand.
Raquel Greenberg (‘10) – Sharsheret, Teaneck NJ
Sharsheret is a non-profit outreach and support network that links young Jewish
women with breast cancer. This summer, Raquel will be apart of their internship
program in development and event planning, working specifically on campus outreach,
fundraising, and recruitment for Team Sharsheret.
Amanda Hoffman (‘11) – New York Artists Unlimited, New York NY
New York Artists Unlimited is a company of 25 artists who are all devoted to
bringing professional theater to the underserved communities of the entirety of New
York City. In this internship, Amanda will be able to work alongside these artists towards
their mission goals and will be given the unique chance to work on projects that will test
her ability to lead and expose her to new experiences.
Nicholas Hornstein (‘11) – Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles CA
Cedars-Sinai medical center’s goal is to advance medical knowledge and to
provide the highest quality of care for its patients. This summer Nicholas will experience
both aspects of the medical center by interning in their world-renowned neurosurgery
department. He will be observing surgeries and studying how tumor cells evade the
immune system by mutating post chemotherapy.
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Naomi Iser (’11) – Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, Phillidelphia PA
The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) works to “rescue, relocate and
resettle” individuals of all ethnicities and nationalities who are seeking to escape
discrimination and persecution. At this internship Naomi will be acting as HIAS’s
Orientation Program Coordinator for newly arrived Burmese refugees. She will have the
opportunity to explore working in a professional framework advocating for international
human rights and learn first-hand from these refugees about their experiences.
Hannah Kaplan (‘10) – Berkshire Theatre Festival, Stockbridge MA
The Berkshire Theatre Festival’s mission is to produce theater that respects the
past while nurturing new playwrights and artists. At this internship, Hannah will be
among professional stage managers and will have a chance to learn by observation and
hands-on activity.
Ana Maya Koenig (‘11) – Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic, Oakland CA
Charlotte Maxwell is a non-profit Complementary health clinic that offers free
Alternative Medicine treatments to low-income women with cancer. In this internship,
Ana will be writing living wills and working clinical shifts which will enable her to
experience the field of medical anthropology and explore a future career in
Complementary/Integrative Medicine.
Tejas Kumar (10) – Yuva Pratishthan, Mumbai, India
Yuva Pratishthan, meaning "foundation for youth" in Hindi, is a nongovernmental and non-profit organization located in Mumbai, India. At this internship,
Tejas will be working in the field of children’s education by contributing to this
foundation’s effort to bring about sustainable development at the grassroots level for the
urban poor.
Liana Langdon-Embry (‘11) – Volunteer Society Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Volunteer Society Nepal (VSN) is a legally-registered, non-governmental
organization founded in 2002 with the mission of sustainably enhancing Nepal’s basic
services and infrastructure in disadvantaged communities. This internship will provide
Liana will the opportunity to work with new people in difficult field conditions. She will
be helping to develop the capacities of local communities and institutions as well as
empower local individuals to increase self-sustainable practices.
Kiril Lozinskiy (’11) – New England Cable News, Newton MA
New England Cable News is the largest 24-hour regional news network in the
country. Kiril’s internship with the NECN will enable him to learn from experienced
professionals about the television news industry while also gaining hands-on experience.
Elizabeth Macedo (‘10) – Disability Law Center, Boston MA
The Disability Law Center of Massachusetts is a non-profit, legal advocacy office
that is responsible for providing support to Massachusetts residents with disabilities. At
this internship, Elizabeth will be responsible for legal research, contacting clients,
attending court, and preparing information for expert witnesses. Elizabeth’s experience
will enable her to develop valuable skills that she will need in law school as she develops
an intimate understanding of the legal processes involved in disability law.
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Sahar Massachi (’11), Progressive Change Campaign Committee, Washington DC
The PCCC is a newly-founded Political Action Committee which supports
progressive candidates and campaigns by establishing the best practices, creating tools
and providing connections to donor and volunteer bases. Sahar will be advising the
PCCC on technical issues and websites in addition to working as a field director on a
political campaign. This opporutnity offers Sahar a unique blend of skill-building in
politics and technology.
Lena Morrison (‘12) – DOROT, New York NY
DOROT is a non-profit social service organization that serves socially isolated
homebound elders through a comprehensive volunteer effort. Lena will take on
leadership and administrative responsibilities at DOROT and will gain an understanding
of the various facets of a non-profit.
Laura Murphy (‘10) – DCA, Inc., Boston MA
DCA, Inc. is a consultancy that helps foundations, non-profits, and government
agencies to make large-scale social changes in education, workforce development, and
public health. This summer, Laura will be able to be a part of this team, helping them
to develop new creative strategies and gaining hands-on experience by working with a
non-profit angency.
Sandhya Narayanan (‘10) – Awamaki, Cusco, Peru
Awamaki is an NGO based in Peru that works with two indigenous based
communities to help run and organize a womens’ fair trade weaving cooperative.
Awamaki will help the community provide its own sustainable economic needs through
preserving their cultural weaving traditions and selling them at a fair price. Sandhya’s
internship this summer will involve reaserching information for materials that the NGO
will use with prospective donors.
Rebecca (Simon) Parker (’09) – Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Boston,
Waltham MA
CHAI (Community Housing for Adult Independence) is an individualized day
employment program for adults with developmental dissabilities. At CHAI, Rebecca will
be working with professionals who are experienced in social work and psychology. This
opportunity will enable her to determine what path to pursue in psychology and offer
her an intimate experience in counseling.
Callie Pioli (‘11) – Massachusetts Legislature, Boston MA
Callie will be assisting the General Court in researching pending legislation,
talking to constituents and attending hearings. With Callie’s interest in law, this
experience will allow her to explore new fields of law while receiving a hands on
experience with lawmaking.
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Maxwell Price (’11), TRUCE/Harlem Children's Zone, New York NY
As a branch of the Harlem Children’s Zone, TRUCE is an after-school and
summer program for at-risk teens that offers a vibrant learning environment and seeks
to motivate social, artistic, and personal growth towards positive change in their
communities. As an aspiring teacher, this opportunity offers Maxwell an excellent
opportunity to learn how to produce and carry out lesson plans in a real-world setting,
investigate ways in which a multicultural student body can impact education, and
discover how arts education can be applied to different learning tasks.
Jingyi (Lisa) Qi (‘11) – Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Winchester MA
The mission of Ameriprise Financial is to design financial plans that are
personalized to meet the needs of high-net-worth individuals and small business owners.
At this internship, Lisa will participate in the types of responsibilities that she would
undertake as a financial planner. The experience will be an excellent complement to
what she has learned in the classroom.
David Ronn (‘11) – World Policy Institute, New York NY, New York
The World Policy Institute (WPI) is a non-partisan think tank whose mission is to
provide the global community with innovative policy solutions. At the WPI David will be
working with writers to learn how to plan and conduct research designed to address
current policy decisions. This internship will enable David to gain knowledge on
alternative energies and learn how different prevailing economic and geopolitical
situations are affecting the transition to these new technologies.
Jacqueline Rothschild (‘09) – Maimonides Cancer Center, Brooklyn NY
The Cancer Center at Maimonides is the only cancer center in Brooklyn that
serves underserved populations with patients of all ages from many different racial and
ethnic backgrounds. Jacqueline’s internship will involve observing genetic counseling for
patients worried about their family history of cancer. By observing a genetic counselor,
Jacqueline aims to improve her own general counseling skills and learn how to work in a
fast-paced hospital environment.
Kate Rubin-Marx (‘09) – National Down Syndrome Society, New York NY
The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is a non-profit organization whose
mission is to benefit individuals with Down syndrome and their families through
education, research, and advocacy. Kate will contribute to the organization’s mission
and values of social justice by specifically focusing on community outreach and
development for the New York City Buddy Walk to take place this Fall.
Darren Sandler (‘11) – Grameen Foundation, Washington DC
The Grameen Foundation was created to accelerate the impact of microfinance
on the world’s poorest people. At this internship, Darren will be working in the field of
international development and global poverty. He will be working to increase the donor
base and fundraise for microfinance institutions across the world thus contributing
towards alleviating global poverty.
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Alie Tawah (‘11) – Ministry of Public Health, Yaoundé, Cameroun
The Cameroonian Ministry of Public Health regulates the health policy for health
careproviders and creates programs that serve the needs of the population. At this
internship Alie will be in charge of devising innovative methods to engage the
Cameroonian youth in preventive programs. This opportunity will allow Alie to witness
first-hand the health structures that are in place in a low income nation in order to
reduce the incidence of preventable death and disease in Camaroon.
Alexander Trott (‘10) – Ohio State University Department of Psychology, Columbus OH
At the Bruno Lab at Ohio State University Alexander will be helping conduct
research for schizophrenia. His experience will enable him to become familiar with this
type of research, new technology and help him figure out his career goals.
Laura Velez (‘11) – Permanent Mission of Colombia to the United Nations, New York
NY
The Permanent Mission of Colombia to the United Nations represents the state of
Colombia in bodies of the UN and serves as a vital diplomatic bridge between Colombia
and the rest of the world. At this internship, Laura will work closely with the diplomats
involved in the Mission and familiarize herself with the United Nations and the field of
diplomacy.
Gabriel Verzino (‘10) – Child and Adolescent Health Services Division, Worcester MA
The Multicultural Child and Adolescent Health Services at the University of
Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) focuses on developing excellence in the areas of
clinical care and psychiatric research for child and adolescent populations. At this
internship Gabriel will be involved in scientific writing and clinical research in the pursuit
of improving the quality of life in underserved populations.
Justin Woolf-Sullivan (‘10) – Jobs With Justice (Massachusetts Branch), Boston MA
Jobs with Justice (JwJ) is an “action-oriented coalition of labor and community
organization” that advocates for the rights of working people. At JwJ, Justin will have
the opportunity to learn about healthcare advocacy and healthcare law enabling him to
discover first-hand about a career in healthcare policy.
Julie Zong (‘09) – Law Office of Attorney Kevin Patrick Seaver, Boston MA
The Law Office of Attorney Kevin Patrick Seaver, a Boston child-abuse lawyer,
defends family members accused of child negligence by the Department of Children and
Families. At this internship, Julie will attend court hearings, investigate facts and draft
documents for individual and group cases. This gives her the opportunity to interact
with clients and a lawyer who has had extensive experience in the field in order to learn
about another field of law and develop skills from this experience.
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Maeve O'Connor (‘11) – Grace Smith House, Inc., Northeast Shelter, NY
The Grace Smith House is a non-profit organization that works to protect women
and their children from domestic violence and help victims live free from fear of it. As a
psychology major, Maeve will have the valuable opportunity to directly interact with
adults and children in social work situations while providing valuable training and
counseling experience through their crisis hotline.
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Jenna Brofsky (‘10) - Public Foundation: Development of Civil Society, Almaty,
Kazakhstan
Public Foundation: Development of Civil Society is an NGO focused on legal
reform and human rights in Kazakhstan as well as the further development of civil
society and democracy. Jenna will be helping to apply for international-based grants and
preparing materials for meetings with State officials and other international
organizations. Further, she will be collaborating with the legal clinic of Kazakh National
University to discuss and compare the legal system abroad with our system here in the
USA.
Marnina Cowan (‘10) – Just Vision, Washington, D.C.
Just Vision is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage willingness
among the Arab, Israel, Palestinian and American communities to participate in nonviolent peace building through education and to motivate others to participate in conflict
resolution. At Just Vision, Marnina will be using her language skills to translate
interviews with Israeli and Palestinian peace-builders to help uphold the organization’s
commitment to presenting all of their materials in English, Hebrew and Arabic. The
internship will expose Marnina to new sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and provide
her with the resources to become a strong leader in conflict resolution.
Shaina Gilbert (‘10) - Organization of Support to the Development of the Plateau
Central, Inc., Boston MA
OSDPC is a non-profit that develops and runs educational programs, job
fostering vocational training, health maintenance programs, and emergency assistance
to the needy in the Plateau Central, Haiti (the poorest country in the western
hemisphere). This summer, they will launch a free day camp for the less fortunate youth
living in Hinche, Haiti. Through her hands on experience as a camp counselor and
curriculum coordinator, Shaina will acquire the appropriate skills needed for her
prospective career as a project manager in the world of social justice work.
Julie Goodman (‘11) - American Jewish World Service, New York NY
American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is an international development
organization that strives to promote sustainability, decrease poverty and disease, and
foster human rights worldwide. At AJWS, Julie will be working in the development
department and will learn about fundraising and donor recruitment in a major nonprofit
organization. In addition to gaining invaluable experience in fundraising, the internship
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will also familiarize Julie with the general operations of a Jewish social justice
organization.
Hannah “Boots” Janoowalla (‘10) - Wem Community Based Organization, Mombasa
Kenya
Wem Community Based Organization aims to create homes that provide health
services, education, shelter and food to the orphaned or abandoned street children of
Mombasa. Hannah will be working at the first permanent home, Daos Children's Center,
designing curriculum, teaching, generally taking care of the children, identifying health
concerns, and working in the field to provide outreach services to street children. This
internship will help Hannah determine the efficacy or lack thereof of solutions that are
currently in place, as this is a population she hopes to work with later on in life.
Anum Khan (‘10) - UNICEF CANADA, Toronto Canada
At UNICEF Canada, Anum will be working on a number of projects around Child
Health and Child Rights, regarding the Canadian supplement to UNICEF's Annual State
of the World's Children Report and 20th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights
of the Child (CRC). The internship will provide Anum first-hand experience with an
international development agency on issues of public health and child rights, and allow
her to connect her classroom learning as a public health major with her personal and
career goals to work in the field of international development.
Tamar Levkovich (‘12) - B'Tselem, Jerusalem Israel
B'Tselem is the Israeli information center for human rights violations in the Gaza
and the West Bank. In B'Tselem Tamar will integrate into the communications
department editing with the video team, assisting the website team and carrying out her
own project in which she will evaluate the effectiveness of the PR efforts. Tamar hopes
that this internship will provide her with insight into the workings of a non-profit NGO,
help her acquire video-editing and site-building skills, and deepen her desire to pursue
social justice.
Paul Norton (‘11) - The KIMbia Foundation, Kenya
The KIMbia foundation, a branch of KIMbia athletics, represents some of the
best distance runners in the world. The sole purpose of the KIMbia foundation is to use
its position in the world of athletics to support education in Kenya. Paul will be teaching
at Silgich Hill Academy, a school founded by a former KIMbia athlete, helping with
coordination of KIMbia's "sponsor a student" program at Silgich, and working to prepare
promising secondary school students for the American college admissions process.
Hilda Poulson (‘10) - Community Partners, Los Angeles CA
Community Partners is an intermediary non-profit which helps other non-profits
develop business strategies while providing infrastructure and support. Hilda will be
working in the area of project development, where she will apply her grant writing skills
to help various organizations come up with effective funding proposals. At this
internship, Hilda hopes to learn more about ways in which organizations can maximize
funds once they receive them.
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Shanna Rifkin (‘11) - NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts, Boston MA
Shana will utilize her passion for women's health to her Organizing and Outreach
internship for NARAL Massachusetts. Reporting to the Political Director, Shana will work
on grassroots campaigns reaching out to college students across the country about two
new publish health initiatives.
Tiffany Roberts (‘11) - Grameen Bank, Dhaka Bangladesh
Grameen Bank offers micro-credit loans to individuals without collateral, allowing
impoverished Bangladeshis the opportunity to start up a business and consequently
transform their lives. As of December 2008, it has 7.67 million borrowers, 97% of
whom are women. This internship will allow Tiffany to visit rural villages to help
individuals effectively utilize their loans to achieve a thriving business. She will also learn
the successes and challenges of micro-finance in the 21st century.
Sophie Rosenberg (‘10) - Refugee and Immigrant Community Services, Chicago IL
Refugee and Immigrant Community Services is a human rights NGO that guides
adult refugees, asylees, victims of trafficking, and other immigrants to self-sufficiency
through job-readiness counseling, housing support, ESL training, and youth services. As
an intern in the Refugee Employment Department, Sophie will have the opportunity to
help participants research possibilities of employment, provide assistance in preparing
interviews, accompany them to career fairs and assist employment specialists in job
trips.
Erin Ross (‘10) - Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, Brooklyn NY
Erin will continue her work with the Sex Crimes/Special Victims Unit of the Office
of the District Attorney in New York City. While working extensively with child abuse
investigations, Erin will work closely with the Police Department and Children's Services
in assisting squads with prosecuting cases.
Adam Ross (‘10) - Israel Religious Action Center, Jerusalem Israel
The Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) is a legal advocacy organization that
focuses on the social rights and religious freedoms of all of Israel's citizens. I n the
Israeli courts, IRAC has fought for the recognition of liberal denominations of Judaism,
gender equality in Israeli society, and for the rights of immigrants and minorities. In this
internship, Adam will learn about key legal issues in Israel's justice system, gain
experience in non-profit management, and explore the option of a career of legal
advocacy in Israel.
Molly Schneider (‘11) - Community Change Inc, Boston MA
As a civil rights intern, Molly will be directly involved in community organizing,
research, activism, organizational development, anti-racism training and consulting.
Molly will be considered part of the staff, learning how to help society combat racism
and spread awareness about privilege.
Benjamin Serby (‘10) - United for a Fair Economy, Boston MA
UFE is a national nonprofit that raises awareness about the dangers of
concentrated wealth and power, and which works to build social movements for greater
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equality. As a communications intern, Ben will have the opportunity to write and conduct
research in a professional setting.
Rachel Sier (‘11) - Citizen Action/Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
Citizen Action/Illinois is the state's largest public interest organization and a
progressive political coalition committed to creating social change both in Illinois and
across the nation. As a community organizing intern with the health care reform
division, Rachel will be responsible for lobbying elected officials, meeting with
constituents, along with organizing several public events.
Rebecca Sturgis (‘11) - National Coalition for the Homeless, Washington DC
Using her interest in health care issues, Rebecca is creating a report on the
mortality rate of homeless people, leading causes of death in shelters. This report will
contain policy recommendations usable for future initiatives and will be released in
conjunction with National Homeless Pesrons' Memorial Day.
Elisette Weiss (‘10) - Feminist Majority Foundation, Arlington VA
Feminist Majority Foundation works through research, public policy development,
lobbying and leadership training to promote feminism and equality within the
government and across the globe. Elisette will be monitoring press conferences and
coalition meetings, researching information and organizing events. Through this
internship, Elisette will work closely with FMF staff on issues surrounding global health
and rights such as international reproductive health and violence against women.
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