Meet Our 2017 Summer Interns
This summer our team grew with the addittion of five talented, innovate and dedicated interns. They worked hard, helped us to reach our goals and brought fresh new ideas to the Legion of Good Will.
Scroll down to get to know them and learn about their time and experiences at the LGW.
Vivica Michel
Age: 19 years old
Hometown: Bronx, NY
School: Stony Brook University
Major: Journalism
Why did you want to intern at the LGW?
I decided to intern at the Legion of Good Will because to me it presented a chance to be able to gain experience in my field of study, journalism. I saw working there as an opportunity to learn about internantional affairs since they are permanent residents at the United Nations. I found it as an opportunity to excercise what I already know as well as a place to learn new things.
What will you remember most of your internship at the LGW?
I'll remember two things: the people there as well as the visits to the UN. I loved going to the UN and getting to listen in to the conferences. Hearing how other nations were going to solve problems such as the oceans and food security was very educational. I think it's very important to be involved in such conversations. I will also remember the people at the LGW. Since the first day of work, everyone had been so nice and inviting. I never felt like a stranger and I always felt like I belonged there. That is definetely something I'll mis the most.
Katharine Fogarty
Age: 19 years old
Hometown: Bronx, NY
School: St. Johns University
Major: Communications
Why did you want to intern at the LGW?
I felt that working at the LGW would help me improve skills in my area of interest, which is communications. Also liked what the organization stood for and believed in.
What will you remember most of your internship at the LGW?
I will most remember the time we spent at the UN, going to conferences and hearing representatives from different countries speak.
William Abboud
Age: 20 years old
Hometown: Beirut
School: University of Colorado Boulder
Major: Economics
Why did you want to intern at the LGW?
Furthermore, I truly wanted to be a part of an organization that understands the importance of education in the bettering of lives, and is respected on a multinational level.
What will you remember most of your internship at the LGW?
The people at the LGW are difficult to forget. They go out of their way to make you feel like a part of the team and an essential part of the LGW’s mission.
Nadine Norales
Age: 21 years old
Hometown: Bronx, NY
School: Hostos Community College
Major: Associates Degree of Animation
Why did you want to intern at the LGW?
After learning more about the LGW, I became more aware of the importance of being a humanitarian to others in need the most help.
What will you remember most of your internship at the LGW?
My supervisors were always so nice and patient with me. They’re great supporters and care for each other and work hard for the sake of the organization.
Stephanie Malabag
Age: 22 years old
Hometown: Jersey City, NJ
School: Rutgers University
Major: Bachelor's Degree in Public Health
Why did you want to intern at the LGW?
Nonprofits interest me. To be given the opportunity to experience working in an environment like the LGW with people who want to positively impact communities that are in need of assistance is amazing to me.
What will you remember most of your internship at the LGW?
Definitely everyone who works at the LGW. They guided me throughout my internship and helped me discover things I never thought I could do.
Interns at the LGW gain exposure to a variety of aspects of international Nonprofit administration including: fundraising, public relations, marketing, etc. Additionally, due to the LGW’s consultative status with the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), interns may also acquire field experience representing the organization in intergovernmental processes and high-level conferences at the UN throughout the year.
Are you interested in our internship program? Apply here