Third Wave Interns

Third Wave would not be as successful as it is without the hard work and dedication of our fabulous interns!

Here’s what some of our former interns have had to say about their experience.

Overall, my experience at Third Wave has been really wonderful. It has been a pleasure to be an intern here because the work Third Wave does is just so valuable, and unfortunately, rare…I have learned more than I could ever pinpoint during my time here as a development intern. Looking back, I think that one of Third Wave’s greatest strengths is its ability to give such personal support and guidance to its interns.
-Emily Kramer, 2008-2009 External Relations Intern

I loved Third Wave. It gave me the opportunity to meet wonderful people, to watch the social movement unfold from the stand point of changing philanthropy and event planning…I learned more life lessons at Third Wave and my time in New York City than I have anywhere else.
-Shareece Homes, Spring 2009 Program Intern

[The internship] went beyond my expectations…When I talk to people about it, they can’t believe how cool the work is, how much I do in a day and call it an internship.
-Holly Young, 2008-2009 Program Intern

[W]hen I first came to Third Wave, I was looking for some kind of connection. Then I got to appreciate that I shared some of the organization’s goals…Everyone’s diligence and care for the field they’re in is what makes this organization wonderful.
-Paola Reynoso, Fall 2007 Intern

I have acquired skills that I know will carry over not only to other job experiences, but also my everyday life. Not only have I met a group of people that I definitely plan to keep in touch with, but I have also had experiences that I feel differentiate me from most other people, especially those my age. My standards have also gotten higher because I am more sensitive to the underlying racism, classism, and sexism in society, and am committed to becoming a part of the change.
-Agatha Patterson, Summer 2007 Intern

Since my first day, I have been surrounded by a wonderful group of driven, intelligent, and diverse women, who, by example have taught me in this very short time –how social justice affects everyone, and is worth fighting for.
-Symone New, Summer 2007 Intern

I count myself quite lucky in getting this opportunity that allowed me to build on existing skills, learn new skills and grow in many ways more than I anticipated…

But if there is one word to sum up my exchange with the Third Wave staff and the work they do, it would be inspiring. Inspiring in a simple, ordinary and yet extraordinary way to dream of new horizons and deep commitment to the women’s movement .I hope to carry this inspiration in my lifelong commitment to this area.
-Jyoti Venketraman, 2005-2006 Intern

The summer of 2007 has been one of the best experiences of my life. Because of my internship with Third Wave, I was able to work and connect with fantastic people. I feel a sense of accomplishment, as this is my first internship.
-Bethany Tabb, Summer 2007 RRASC Intern

Third Wave is an awesome organization and an amazing testament to the power of commitment and dedication to a worthy cause! I am very glad to have had the opportunity to work within such an open minded, progressive foundation that is doing its part to make the world a better place. The work of Third Wave is necessary to feminism and social justice, and it is one of the few work experiences that I have had so far that I feel intimately and deeply connected to.
-Sia Mensah, Summer 2006 Intern

Join our team at Third Wave! Check out available internship opportunities here.