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Innovation Scout at Equal Innovation (Los Angeles, CA)

I worked this summer as an Innovation Scout at Equal Innovation, where I focused on researching and evaluating social impact startups in technology-driven sectors. My role involved interviewing founders of startups working to address pressing social challenges鈥攆or example, a ride-pooling app for women, an AI medical diagnosis tool, and an EV fleet optimization dashboard. I evaluated the viability and social impact of over 20 startups participating in the Hult Prize Competition, guiding the eventual allocation of $1M in seed funding. This experience equipped me with new skills and knowledge for my career. Working alongside MBA-level colleagues, I learned about the balance between commercial viability and social impact, interpersonal best practices for external evaluation and advisory, and what factors make for an effective startup. The experience cemented my interest in social impact consulting.
Jared Aimone 鈥�26

Mayor鈥檚 Office of Immigrant Affairs (New York, NY)

As an Interpreter and Counselor at the Mayor鈥檚 Office of Immigrant Affairs in New York, I played a crucial role in assisting African migrants with their integration into the community. I provided interpretation and counseling services, ensuring clear communication and support throughout their adjustment process. My responsibilities also included managing confidential records for thousands of clients and demonstrating meticulous attention to detail. Additionally, I actively participated in community outreach programs and contributed to organizing and coordinating events, fostering a supportive environment for new arrivals. This experience profoundly inspired me to create The Tribe Project, a documentary that sheds light on the untold stories of African migrants in NYC. Witnessing their struggles and resilience firsthand, I realized the importance of amplifying their voices and sharing their narratives. The documentary highlights their journeys, challenges, and contributions, fostering greater understanding and empathy within the broader community.
Mamadou Bah 鈥�26

Volunteer Lawyers Project (Boston, MA)

I interned for the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association this summer. Working alongside my unit鈥檚 paralegal under the supervision of our attorney, I had the invaluable opportunity to help low-income residents of the greater Boston area who would otherwise not be able to afford legal assistance. My responsibilities included completing training in numerous areas of law, interviewing potential clients, drafting intakes, researching and providing referrals to clients, and writing and presenting case summaries for our partner firm, Ropes and Gray, during our weekly meetings. This opportunity allowed me to gain exposure and knowledge of a variety of legal processes and to assist those in need in the Boston area.
Kelly Bopp 鈥�25

Jesuit Historical Archives (Rome, Italy)

This past summer, I traveled to Rome, Italy, where I interned at the Jesuit Historical Archives under Dr. Maria Macchi and Professor Emanuele Colombo. My work included collecting, summarizing, and transcribing historical documents of the Jesuit order. My work was uploaded into a digital database for further academic research. Most of these historical documents consisted of litterae indipetae, letters written by Jesuits to their superiors general to apply for missionary work overseas. The letters were mainly written by Italian Jesuits in Italian, which meant that much of my work involved a deep immersion into the Italian language and culture. Beyond gaining a greater familiarity with Italian, I learned how an archive operates and how historical documents like letters remain relevant even today.
CJ Deslongchamps 鈥�27

United Nations Association of Greater Boston (Boston, MA)

I was an education intern for the United Nations Association of Greater Boston (UNAGB) this summer. UNAGB is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the work of the United Nations through Model UN simulations and educational programs that build globally conscious citizens via discussion of international civic issues. As an intern, I helped run their Summer Institutes in Global Leadership, week-long programs focusing on global issues (Human Rights, Climate Resilience, Gender Equity, Global Health, etc.) for Boston-area middle and high school students. I developed and taught the students the educational content lessons (on the above topics); mentored them in building public speaking, research & writing, team building, and negotiation skills; and led them through full Model UN simulations while following proper parliamentary procedure. I am grateful for this experience to expand and grow my passion for teaching 鈥� especially concerning civic education 鈥� to the next generation of Boston-area students.
Alex Fisher 鈥�25

Hudson Institute (Washington, DC)

This summer, I worked as a Research Assistant at the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, under Dr. Aparna Pande and Ambassador Hussain Haqqani in the South and Central Asia Center. My assignments included analyzing international Intellectual Property laws across South Asia and collaborating with The Takshashila Institution on reports about India-US trade relations, among other research and administrative tasks. My internship also allowed me to engage with policymakers at the Capitol, providing first-hand exposure to DC's landscape. A key project was drafting a few chapters for an upcoming book, which significantly enhanced my research, writing, and analytical skills while deepening my lens on key policy debates, from poverty and populism to protectionism and unions. This experience, particularly the mentorship from esteemed academics and exposure to diverse perspectives helped me develop the critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills essential for emerging as a young thinker in the policy space.
Samiksh Jain 鈥�26

Office of Senator Pavel Payano (Boston, MA)

This summer, I interned as a Communications Intern for Massachusetts State Senator Pavel Payano at the Statehouse, representing the 1st Essex District, which includes the gateway cities of Haverhill, Lawrence, and Methuen. My role involved creating informational graphics to inform constituents about local legislation and the legislative process, writing speeches, attending informational sessions, and researching small and micro businesses in gateway cities. I spent afternoons in Session, witnessing the impactful work of local government, particularly during Budget Week and the close of Session. I was honored to introduce Senator Payano at an Intern Speaker Series event. My rewarding experience led me to continue my internship through the fall semester.
Emma Janda 鈥�25

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston, MA)

This summer, I was a research assistant at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's Neurology department. I worked under Dr. Jacob Sloane, a graduate mentor, with whom I conducted clinical research on individuals with multiple scleoris. I was able to help identify features of headaches in radiologically isolated syndrome, which will improve the well-being of this population. I also completed projects on headaches and fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis to assess for high-risk features of these symptoms that warrant thorough workups that will prevent long-term disability in this population. My excitement and passion for the healthcare field grew tremendously after this experience.
Manuela Kriemler 鈥�25

Center for Disability and Elder Law (Chicago, IL)

The Center for Disability and Elder Law offered hands-on experience interacting with attorneys and clients. CDEL provides free legal services to low-income elderly and people with disabilities in Cook County. This summer, I learned and implemented various responsibilities at CDEL, including prescreening, writing letters to clients, and translating. I contacted candidates over the phone to gather basic information to determine eligibility for our services. This entailed balancing compassion and efficiency, as only so much time can be allotted to each call. However, callers were often in distress, just wanting somebody to listen. I spent much of my internship translating and assisting with developing CDEL鈥檚 newest program targeting underserved Latinx communities. In addition, I took on a research project to promote our new community clinic. I found and contacted various locations in the community that would benefit from knowing about us. I learned valuable skills that I can carry into future jobs and classes. More importantly, I learned about the difficulties of being a nonprofit in law. The center struggles with time and financial constraints because of the cost and length of certain proceedings. I will use this knowledge to focus on helping areas that go unhelped because of these restrictions. I plan to continue working with CDEL this fall after seeing how valuable interns are for nonprofits.
Kristina McKay 鈥�25

Normandy Group (Washington, DC)

This summer, I had the opportunity to serve as a federal affairs intern with the Normandy Group, a federal lobbying firm. During my internship, I participated in meetings between clients and congressional staff, attended congressional hearings and political events, and sent relevant materials directly to clients. Most significantly, during my experience, I learned about the process and unwritten language of federal lobbying. It is a side of government often hidden from the mainstream public but is responsible for significant political change. The opportunity to engage with clients and build an understanding of their goals for hired lobbyists and engage with the firm鈥檚 lead partners to see how these goals materialize has provided me valuable insight and experience into the process of federal lobbying.
Patrick McMahon 鈥�26

Startupbootcamp AfriTech (Cape Town, South Africa)

This summer, I worked for Startupbootcamp AfriTech, a startup accelerator company based in Cape Town (South Africa), and helped them with portfolio management and operation tasks. My role involved managing and updating past legal, operational, and financial information for 70 portfolio startups that range from Agri-tech to AI-tech. I shadowed the portfolio manager to attend weekly startup growth meetings and helped coordinate the conversations around different discussion rooms. I organized a monthly local social gathering for founders and scouted potential investors by participating in tech workshops and club events in Cape Town. Other than connecting founders to investors, I also drafted and co-directed a few investor fund reports based on the updates from portfolio companies. This experience helped me to establish a more comprehensive understanding of how funds and accelerators work in the African system and how it鈥檚 built differently from US accelerators.
Hanson Pan 鈥�27

Office of Congressman Josh Gottheimer (Washington, DC)

Working at the district office of Congressman Josh Gottheimer was an enriching summer experience. Being a district Congressional Intern meant that I had the privilege of seeing the amazing work being done in my immediate community, in my district. Every day at the office, we received numerous inquiries from constituents who sought help in matters such as expediting a passport for an upcoming trip or receiving delayed benefit payments. Even if the inquiry seemed similar to another case, I needed to gather even the most minor information to best assist each constituent according to their situation. I also worked alongside other interns on numerous projects. I assisted in local events attended by the Congressman, whether it be events celebrating local heroes or events detailing the Congressman鈥檚 promises for a new or improved public service. I also created posts for the Congressman鈥檚 social media accounts and spearheaded projects within the Communications team. Moreover, I attended hearings on key issues such as immigration and created memos for staffers to review. Gaining this behind-the-scenes perspective of congressional work was fulfilling and affirmed my aspirations for a career dedicated to public service.
Sarah Park 鈥�26

Justice Bridge Legal Center (Boston, MA)

This summer, I interned at Justice Bridge Legal Center, a non-profit organization that provides low-cost legal services to those in need. At Justice Bridge, I primarily worked on doing intakes for potential clients to have them matched with an attorney in our network. I documented clients鈥� legal problems, which I then summarized, identified the relevant legal details, and entered into our portal to find an attorney who could assist. I also worked closely with attorneys in the network by assisting them with cases. I helped with a wide variety of cases, including various criminal defense, child protection and custody, and housing cases. I also met with clients and gained first-hand experience with the Massachusetts legal system. This internship highlighted Massachusetts's unmet need for pro-bono and low-cost legal aid.
Jacek Pratt听 鈥�26