We’re thrilled to welcome Amber Collins - our 2011 ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Intern. Originally from Houston, Texas, Amber attends school at Louisiana State University where she is studying Mass Communication- public relations. Amber will be with us for 8 weeks working as the Marketing & Social Media Assistant.
Amber is a proud recipient of the Gates Millennium Scholarship and recalls her high school mentor helping her through the 26-page application. “My teacher Cynthia Smith helped me through every page of that application. I can’t help but wonder if I would be still recipient without her help.”
After receiving her scholarship and speaking with high school students in New Orleans, she became interested in giving back and understanding the world of nonprofit.
This is Amber’s first internship in a nonprofit. She enjoys the atmosphere and being able to interact with all the employees. “This is the first job where I actually get to see the President, Cynthia Nunn, on a regular basis.”
For Amber, the most valuable asset of working in a nonprofit is the experience and networking. “I love networking and when working in a nonprofit the opportunities are endless. Any time I take a class or go to an event, I am constantly meeting new people with unique professions.”
We are also pleased to welcome Preetha Swamy from Plano, Texas (photo to follow!). She is serving as our new education intern and is a recent graduate of Austin College where she studied political science.
Preetha found her passion for the nonprofit sector while taking an International Human Rights class. The course sparked her curiosity of how nonprofits work at the grassroots level. “I had an internship one summer with a human rights nonprofit and that was the beginning of my realization.”
Preetha believes that if you are working for a cause, it makes working a lot easier. “I really enjoy working with people who are truly passionate and proud of what they do. It provides an environment that makes you want to work as hard as you can.”
In the future, Preetha hopes to attend graduate school and receive a master’s in social work.
Welcome Amber and Preetha - We are so happy you’re here!!
Welcome Amber and Preetha - We are so happy you’re here!!
Amber Collins
Marketing & Social Media Intern
Center for Nonprofit Management
Marketing & Social Media Intern
Center for Nonprofit Management
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