by Andrea Ronquillo Mendez | Oct 14, 2022
On June 12th, I was at my sister’s wedding, giving out a speech as the maid of honor. The next day, I was on a plane ride to Washington, D.C. to start my fellowship in Public Interest Communications. Time flew by, but as the saying goes, time flies when you’re having...
by Maria Sailale | Oct 14, 2022
When I think of the activists I admire the most, many of them made a difference by being disruptive. But I’ve always shied away from causing disruption. Much of my caution comes from how I think people perceive a disruptive Black woman: someone who causes more trouble...
by Falisha Hola | Oct 14, 2022
I cannot believe how fast eight weeks go by! I remember arriving at Dulles Airport and in a blink of an eye, I was at back at the same airport heading home. This Fellowship has only brought me new opportunities, new chances, and new experiences to me. As my time at...
by Fatma ElRefaei | Jul 21, 2022
My first step into the world of public interest communications was when I was nominated by my school to pursue this Fellowship. And to be honest, I did not know a lot about the field while I was applying. The application process was scary, how would I apply to an...
by Kaytlin Brown | Jul 18, 2022
As a student, you sometimes don’t know or understand what your professional purpose is yet. However, when becoming a mother (no matter the age), you’re forced to move at a quicker pace for the sake of your child’s wellbeing. Wanting the best or even better for your...
by Mateo Latorraca Rodrigo | Jul 18, 2022
“Patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you have in your mind.”–David G. Allen. This quote inspired my guiding question for the summer: We all have these ambitions and dreams, so how do we learn this ornate...
