Fellow Stories

One Love, One Little Guyana

One Love, One Little Guyana

In her blog post, Summer 2023 Fellow Ariel Clarke vividly recounts her transformative journey as a Youth Engagement Fellow with our partner, South Queens Women’s March. This opportunity not only deepened her connection with her Caribbean heritage but also immersed her in the rich culture and cherished traditions of the predominantly Guyanese community the organization serves.

Finding a Lighthouse: My Experience Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Finding a Lighthouse: My Experience Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

In this powerful blog, fellow Aura Valdez shares her experience with imposter syndrome and how her fellowship with FLIA and Start Lighthouse helped her overcome it. The article includes the author's beautiful, original artwork

Intersectionality and Inclusivity: Breaking Barriers in Underserved Communities

Intersectionality and Inclusivity: Breaking Barriers in Underserved Communities

In her blog, fellow Carina Keokham describes how her time as a fellow at Can Play broadened her understanding of intersectionality and how organizations can support those with intersecting identities better.

Navigating the Maze of Balancing Personal and Professional Success

Navigating the Maze of Balancing Personal and Professional Success

Have you ever felt like you are excelling in one area of your life while struggling in another? In her blog, Sierra talks about how her experiences at partner organization Navigate the Maze to Achievement have changed the way she views the path to success and balance in both the professional and the personal realm.

How Nonprofits Can Help Solve the Empathy Gap for Biology Majors

How Nonprofits Can Help Solve the Empathy Gap for Biology Majors

In this blog, Hasija describes how nonprofit work can provide science majors with meaningful ways to learn empathy that can help deepen the impact of their work.

Filling the Gaps: The Power of Community When Fighting Food Insecurity

Filling the Gaps: The Power of Community When Fighting Food Insecurity

Food insecurity goes beyond experiencing hunger; it encapsulates a larger conversation on lack of accessibility and availability to quality food options. In the blog, Kathlyn discusses this issue and how to harness the power of community engagement to alleviate food insecurity.