Fifteen American college students from diverse
backgrounds will spend eight weeks honing career-ready skills and
developing a deeper understanding of Irish history and
culture
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine,
June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and the
African American Irish Diaspora Network (AAIDN) are pleased to
announce the 2024 Douglass-O'Connell Global Interns have arrived in
Dublin, Ireland, for their
eight-week international internship program combining academic
study and real-world work experience.
The Frederick Douglass-Daniel O'Connell Global Internship
Program is a collaboration of Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs,
the African American Irish Diaspora Network (AAIDN), and
the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
designed to honor two iconic leaders in the global movement
for freedom, equality, social justice, and economic mobility by
preparing students from diverse backgrounds for future and
career success.
The fifteen 2024 Douglass-O'Connell Global Interns were selected
from a highly competitive pool of exceptional students, and each
receive full funding for their internship placement, academic
program, housing, and airfare, as well as a living stipend.
The program is named in celebration of Frederick Douglass' transformative visit to
Ireland in 1845 during which
he met and was profoundly influenced by the famous Irish reformer
Daniel O'Connell who expanded
Frederick's worldview and commitment to advancing social justice
for all.
During their eight weeks in Ireland, the 2024 Douglass-O'Connell Global
Interns will intern with a host company that aligns with their
skills and career goals, attend lectures on Irish history and
culture, and participate in extracurricular and networking
activities in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast.
Upon arrival in Ireland, the
interns spent the weekend building a foundation in the legacies of
Frederick Douglass and Daniel O'Connell. They visited Glasnevin
Cemetery, the resting place of Daniel
O'Connell; attended a lecture and dinner with Dr.
Phil Mullen, the head of Black
Studies at Trinity College Dublin;
enjoyed a lecture on Irish history and culture from program
historian, Prof. Christine Kinealy;
and took the Frederick Douglass
Walk in Dublin.
This week, the 2024 Frederick Douglass – Daniel O'Connell Global
Interns will begin internships at the following host companies (in
bold):
- Arizona State University, Khadidiatou Dieng, Sociology, Irish Network
Against Racism
- Barnard College, Sofia Rojas, Political Science, The
Innocence Project
- Barnard College, Victoria Wilson, Economics, VOICE of
Irish Concern for the Environment
- Benedict College, Heaven Day, Psychology, Common
Purpose
- Bentley University, Juan Pablo Briones Lopez, Economics,
Complyfirst
- Duke University, Rhiannon Camarillo, Public Policy
Analysis, Mercy Law Resource Centre
- Hampton University, Heaven Hymes, History, Foróige
- Howard University, Tianni Carson,
Health Service Administration, Elkstone Partners
- Morehouse College, Ke'Aun Dent,
Marketing, GORM Media
- Paul Quinn College, Stephen Carter, History, Marsh's Library/St.
Patrick's Cathedral
- Saint Edward's University,
Alison Franks, International
Studies, Smashing Times: International Centre for Arts and Human
Rights
- Spelman College, Finley Warren, Political Science,
AkiDwA
- Stanford University, Cesy Acosta, Political Science, All Together
in Dignity
- University of California-Irvine,
Annia Pallares zur Nieden,
Journalism, Storyful
- Washington State University,
Braydon Morgan, Advertising,
Skippio
The interns will contribute to the important work of their host
companies as they work alongside Irish colleagues, developing the
problem solving, intercultural communication, and self-leadership
skills most valued by employers in today's globally interconnected
workplace.
"Global internships are one of the most impactful study abroad
experiences available," said James P. Pelllow, Ed.D., President and
CEO of CIEE. "We are pleased to partner with AAIDN and Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs to
provide this opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds to
prepare for career success by expanding their horizons, growing
their professional network, and developing critical skills through
real-world work experience."
For more about the Frederick Douglass-Daniel O'Connell Global
Internship in Ireland,
visit ciee.org/fddo
About CIEE: CIEE builds bridges between different
people, different countries, and different cultures. For more than
75 years we have helped young people participate in high-quality
international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the
world together. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Learn
more at ciee.org.
About AAIDN: The African American Irish Diaspora
Network was launched in 2020 to foster relationships between
African Americans and Ireland and
the Irish Diaspora through shared heritage and culture. AAIDN is
bringing the African American and Irish communities together via
that heritage as well as other affinities including
entrepreneurship and innovation, education, arts, and culture.
AAIDN's mission is actively supported by Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs as
well as the government of Northern
Ireland. Learn more at aaidnet.org.
Media contact: Leslie Taylor,
media@ciee.org, (207)553-4274
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