by Juniper Nguyen | Jul 19, 2026
After flying for 27 hours and finally reaching Washington, D.C. — the first city where I would begin my first professional job — everything felt like a dream come true. On my final flight, even staring at the “Washington, D.C.” sign at the departure gate made me...
by Terrance Evans | Jul 19, 2026
This summer, I am serving as a communications (policy) intern at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation through the Frank Karel Fellowship for Public Interest Communications. Throughout this experience, I have gained valuable insight into philanthropy, strategic...
by Runor Pinnock | Jul 19, 2026
When I got the initial call telling me about my acceptance for this fellowship, I had no idea what was in store — what is public health communications? What could sociology and public health communications possibly have in common? What if I get swallowed up in the...
by Jamie Armstrong | Jul 19, 2026
When I first started pursuing journalism, I always pictured myself covering music, movies and pop culture. Those have always been the industries I dreamed of working in. But as I’ve continued to grow as a journalist, I’ve realized that every beat connects...
by Nadia Sesay | Jul 19, 2026
My ride from DCA felt like something out of a movie. The moment Annie arrives wide-eyed at Daddy Warbucks’ mansion or Dorothy steps into Munchkinland. I’ve been to D.C. countless times; part of my childhood was spent just thirty minutes away. But this time...
by Michael Haynes | Jul 19, 2026
As I have reached the halfway point of my time at Martha’s Table this summer, I find myself reflecting on all of the things I have learned, the amazing people I have met, and the experiences that have inspired me and overall strengthened my love for public interest...
