“From the beginning, my career mentor was there to brainstorm, encourage, and motivate me to pursue an internship that aligned with my interests.”

“In a given week, I might be working with our program staff who are based around the US, Canada and the UK to design learning experiences for teachers; meeting with partner organizations to plan collaborative projects; consulting with filmmakers or scholars who want to reach students; or researching and writing about challenging issues for educators.... It’s probably unusual to stay at one place for so long, but I’ve always been able to answer ‘yes’ to a few key questions: Am I learning? Is my world getting bigger? Is my work making a difference?”

After School Teacher/Enrichment Provider at Wellesley Community Children's Center.

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Financial Management Analyst (GS-11/12) at Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

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Financial Systems Specialist (GS-9/11/12) at Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

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Financial Management Analyst (GS-7/9/11) at Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

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