Emily's Intern Life

All I can really say is: Wow! Working at ASCEND has been such an interesting and refreshing experience. I know it sounds corny, but I love working with non-profits that are so committed to humanitarian projects and actively teaching independence within communities abroad.

ASCEND is extremely compatible with the way I feel the world should work; instead of a more developed country going into a developing country and imposing what 'we think should be fixed' groups like ASCEND champion an integral approach where teaching independence perpetuates sustainability and stability in communities. I'm so glad to be working with such a determined organization and with such lovely individuals. I'm very excited for the events to come (*cough* GALA! *cough*)!

Emily Strong currently attends the University of Utah and is pursuing a B.S. in Environmental Studies and International Studies. For the Fall, she is doing an internship at ASCEND Alliance through the Hinckley Institute and will be graduating in December. Emily enjoys writing, traveling, and fencing in her spare time and has an insatiable appetite for sushi.