I graduated from Austin College in 2016 with a Major in Economics. I went on to attend Miami University and received a Master’s in Economics degree in 2017. I look back to my four years at Austin College with great fondness, not only for the connections I made along the way in my classmates and… [Read More]
Esmeralda Alejo ’20
“As a more reserved and independent individual, being exposed to office/workplace culture was beneficial in getting me more comfortable with networking, asking questions, and taking the initiative to do things like schedule meetings with different staff individuals to get a feel for what they do, how they can be of help to me and how… [Read More]
Sherman Symphony Orchestra
“The SEPA Program is invaluable to our organization. We are a very small non-profit with very limited staff. Without the help of our SEPA interns in the summer, we would not be able to have the time to research and apply for as many grants as we do. This is so vital to the financial… [Read More]
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Tory Heruska was an ideal representative of Austin College SEPA. She seeks structure, has initiative, and aims to exceed the expectations set before her. I felt that our weekly debriefs offered transparency and higher-level analysis of her growth and progression through the intern experience. — Dr. Delene Rawls, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Helen Nguyen ’21
I loved this project. I learned so much about the non-profit world. Talking with friends from Dallas, I discovered that one of my friends is starting a company to address mental health concerns in certain countries in Asia. After hearing that I was interning for the Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers, he contacted me about possibly… [Read More]
MasterKey Ministries
Alisa White was a delight. She was always eager to learn and do. Nothing seemed to daunt her. No matter what I threw her way, she caught it with a smile and was challenged to complete with excellence. Alisa helped me in numerous ways this year. Each time I have an intern, I personally benefit… [Read More]