by Lizbeth Olarte | Aug 20, 2021
I can’t believe it’s already been eight weeks. The girl who joined the Frank Karel Fellowship program and the National League of Cities (NLC) eight weeks ago is not the same one that is writing this blog right now. Eight weeks ago, the imposter syndrome...
by Kassandra Luis | Aug 18, 2021
When I first applied to the Karel Fellowship, it was my first step at seeking true discomfort. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, which made me really nervous; but I ultimately knew that I would see it through. My thought process was simple: I like...
by Katherine Marin | Aug 17, 2021
“We only have one planet. Unless, Jeff Bezos takes us to Mars, of course. How hard is it for people to understand?” one of my friends teased. Though they were only joking, I became interested in addressing this question in the aftermath of my internship at the...
by Qing Yu Chen | Aug 17, 2021
Following the end of my tenure at Human Rights Watch, it’s safe to say I feel all the more invigorated and motivated to advocate for unheard voices demanding justice every day. The way information is canvassed and gathered, is an extremely vital part of how...
by Roger Avila Vidal | Aug 17, 2021
It is hard to believe that my time with the Karel Fellowship is over. It is astonishing to look back and realize that I had accomplished several tasks during the eight weeks of the Fellowship. The Roger before starting the program would not have believed that my...
by Christian Donaldson | Aug 17, 2021
Oftentimes after I tell my story, I find people will tokenize me as a sort of an inspirational story, like those sob stories we see on those talent competition shows. Many have asked me “how were you able to keep going?” or said something along the lines of “You’re so...
