The 2002 Interns
For more information, contact the School’s Internship Coordinator Dr. James Flynn, at his office in 180 Graham Hall or by phone at 302-831-4658.
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Todd Collins
Community Legal Aid Society
Reporting to Deputy Director Christopher White, Esq. (left), Todd researched vacant properties, met with city (Wilmington) officials and representatives from nonprofit groups, and drafted a strategy for addressing the problem. |
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Jennifer Dodenhoff
Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Under the supervision of Executive Director Carol Post (left), Jennifer conducted a needs assessment of immigrant communities, assisted with program evaluation training, and worked with policy coordinator on advocacy issues. |
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William Fasano
Town of Bethany Beach
Billy developed summary reports of IMPACT 2000 grant projects, updated comprehensive plans, and developed/revised GIS materials utilized by the town. |
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Natika Hartsock
Public Allies
Under the supervision of Director Patrick Carroll (left), Natika assisted with Board and fundraising events, prepared a newsletter, was involved in recruitment activities, and planned a staff retreat and the 2002 graduation event. |
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Sean Hildebrand
City of New Castle
Sean worked under the direction of Jeff Bergstrom (right) to review and recommend revisions to the City's comprehensive plan and webpages.
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Tywanna Taylor
Arthur Jenkins
African-American Mayors Book Project / Leadership and Community Issues
Both students worked with former City of Wilmington Mayor Dr. James Sills (center) to research and interviewing political figures, business leaders, and citizens on experiences of black mayors, prepared a report on each city included in book, and supervised undergraduates. |
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Amanda Litzau
VA Medical and Regional Office Center
Under the guidance of CFO Lori Barbanel (left), Amanda assessed work systems and organizational culture for patient-focused operations using Baldrige criteria, analyzed collaboration and communications between departments, and prepared and presented a report of findings to top management at the Center. |
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Artur Lungu
International Institute of the Graduate School of the USDA
Artur provided program assistance with the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program, engaged in program marketing and orientation, researched the democratic transitions of the former Soviet republics, and was involved in anti-corruption and governmental integrity initiatives. |
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Anisha Shankar
Delaware Nature Society
Anisha was involved in grassroots advocacy, research efforts for freshwater wetlands legislation, created HB 340 HS 1 fact sheet, and recruited volunteers. She reported to Associate Director of Natural Resources Conservation Lori Spagnolo (right). |
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Courtney Shook
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Business Analysis & Intelligence Department
Courtney (center) worked with Manager George Yerger and another associate on projects to place AstraZeneca drugs on State Medicaid formularies, analyzed public policy related to pharmaceutical industry in Delaware and other states, and drafted communications, speeches, and correspondence for company lobbyists. |
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Dawn Talley
State Personnel Office
Training and Development Unit
Dawn worked with Training Administrator Cindy Fauerbach (left) in Dover. At SPO she facilitated and observed training programs, prepared training schedules, and analyzed the impact of training for state employees.
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Kevin Vonck
Town of Smyrna
Kevin reviewed and updated zoning codes, monitored development activity within the region, revised the Town comprehensive plan, and reviewed and updated the Town charter. |
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Melissa Watson
Community Development Resource Center / CCDFP
Melissa developed materials, planned topic sequence and confirmed presenters for the fall 2002 Advanced Nonprofit Management Certificate Program “Public Relations and Marketing.” |
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Ling Zhao
Beebe Medical Center
Ling assisted a multidisciplinary team in evaluating the clinical, functional, customer service, and financial outcomes of orthopedic surgery; interviewed patients, family members and staff; reviewed patient charges and reimbursements; tracked outcomes; and prepared outcome reports. |
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other interns not pictured include
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Alexandra Bayrakovska
U.S.-Ukraine Foundation
William Clark
House Majority Caucus,
Andrew Haines
House Majority Caucus,
Frank Mieczkowski
Senate Majority Caucus,
and Stacy Savickas
House Majority Caucus
Legislative Fellows
Virginia Gruenberg
Catholic Charities and Foster Care Reform Planning Committee
Amy Lazor
Delaware State Personnel Office
Butch Patrick
Kids Across America
Kari Thostenson
Salem (Mass.) State College
Aysel Yusifzade
United Nations (Republic of Azerbaijan) |
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