SUMMARY

Gabriela worked as a Workforce Program Fellow with Territory NFP. Territory is a youth-led, place-based design studio where young people build better futures for themselves and their communities through the hands-on practice of design. At Territory, Gabriela conducted research to support funding and programming and contributed to the development of a workforce program.

OVERVIEW

Assisted in reviewing all of Territory’s programs, including introductory and advanced studios for high school students, as well as the TIDE program.
Conducted an assessment of the 2024 TIDE internship, including interviews with interns and host firms to evaluate program satisfaction.
Interviewed current and prospective stakeholders, including partner firms interested in hosting interns, clients hiring Territory for design services, and youth in the relevant age group.
Drafted a business plan for a nonprofit community design studio workforce program.
Researched funding opportunities and contributed to securing funding.

IMPACT

6-8 in 2024 and 8-12 per year in subsequent years.