North America | Intern Profiles
North American Internship Program
Meet the interns!
Name: Luisa Khalil
Age: 18
Hometown: Chihuahua, Mexico
Area of Study: Law
Why you chose this internship: I chose this internship, because I believed in World Youth Alliance work and also because doing an Internship at World Youth Alliance is the best experience that anyone can have.
Quote: "Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do"
Fun Fact: I love to enjoy life!
Email: wyala.luisa@gmail.com
Name: Ria Dutta
Age: 22
Hometown: Calcutta, India
Area of Study: Legal Studies and Business
Why you chose this internship: I have always been a firm believer in respecting human beings from different walks of life and with this comes the need to understand human dignity, which is inherent to our existence. The World Youth Alliance goes above and beyond to express the need to embrace human dignity and protect the same. I believe that we as the youth can bring change in this world; in times of destruction,we, in solidarity can achieve peace and in times of peace, we can live in harmony and in both times, we can live in the truth of ourselves.
Quote: Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience- Paulo Coelho
Fun Fact: I heart writing short stories.
Email: wyaap.ria@gmail.com
Name: Jeffrey Lima
Age: 25
Hometown: Mississauga, Canada
Area of Study: History
Why you chose this internship: I firmly believe in the founding principles of WYA, and their concrete initiatives to live and foster them throughout the entire world. I wanted to help this wonderful group make a huge difference.
Quote: " It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." -Antoine de Saint Exupery
Fun fact: I love to cook!
Email: wyana.jeffrey@gmail.com
Name: Christin Redfield
Age: 23
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Area of Study: History/International Studies
Why you chose this internship: I chose this internship, because I am passionate about the needs of human rights around the world. Even more importantly, I like how WYA recognizes the need for people who believe in the dignity of the person to speak on the behalf of those who are unable to speak for themselves. Besides, who doesn't want to live in New York!
Fun fact: Traveling is one of my greatest passions: I want to see the *whole* world!
Email: wyana.christin@gmail.com
Name: Mahluli Dube
Age: 26
Hometown: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Why I chose this internship: After completing courses in Development Studies, I felt I could better understand human development in more holistic terms. The World Youth Alliance internship seemed to achieve this goal better than others that I had considered. WYA's distinct focus on dignity as being integral to human development specifically made coming to WYA as an intern an easy choice.
Fun fact: I have the greatest roommate of all time!!!!!!
Email: wyana.mahluli@gmail.com
Name: Maggie Snyder
Age: 22
Hometown: Barryville, NY
Area of Study: English and Theology
Why you chose this internship: I chose this internship because I wanted to work for human rights in the international sphere, and WYA represents a history of beliefs and practices which are consistent with my own. Also, the activities and cultural projects WYA puts on are wicked fun, and a great way to meet new people and organizations.
Fun Fact: I have been skydiving and loved it!
Name: Nicole Chalita
Age: 22
Hometown: Guadalajara, México
Area of Study: International Relations
Why you chose this internship: I believe in change and that the youth of the world, if united, have the power to make a positive impact! The mission of World Youth Alliance is the same vision as my family, now and when I was growing up, so it is great to reinforce that, share knowledge and be part of a greater, common good!
Fun fact: I love traveling and meeting people from all over the world, and I love history, art, movies and music! I'm a family person, but I do believe I have brothers and sisters all over the world, finally understanding each other and sharing the same vision!
Email: wyala.nicole@gmail.com
Name: Amy Secrest
Age: 23
Hometown: Alexandria, VA
Area of Study: History and English
Why you chose this internship: I'm so excited to get to work here in New York with WYA. What a great opportunity to help promote human dignity and solidarity—both here in the city and internationally!
Fun Fact: My goal is to find the best cupcake in this city!
Email: wyana.amys@gmail.com
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