By Adam Keally I have been working at Kimetrica as an Applied Research and Modeling Intern for almost 5 months now.  Kimetrica is a social enterprise committed to delivering impact by increasing the effectiveness of spending in the social sector. They provide software, research, survey, and modelling and impact simulation services for evidence-based decision-making and learning. […]

By Michelle Wright As a Salesian Fellow, I have the opportunity to work with the wonderful team at Salesian Missions Office for International Programs (SMOIP) in New Rochelle. The Salesians’ mission is to help young people break the dire chains of poverty and become self-sufficient, contributing members of society. The Salesians work with vulnerable communities […]

By Preston Anderson Through the Coverdell Fellowship, I’ve been working with University Neighborhood Housing Program (UNHP) here in the Bronx since September 2020. UNHP exists to preserve, create, and improve affordable housing in the Bronx – as well as provide residents in these homes with as many resources as possible. This means UNHP has got […]

By Ithiel Egambaram I have had a wonderful experience working with Spes Nova since I started this past September. Spes Nova, meaning “New Hope” in Latin, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help establish sustainable and inclusive development in the poorest regions of the world by collaborating with an extensive global network […]

By Wynter Carl As a Coverdell Fellow, I have been granted the opportunity to intern for the Belmont Business Improvement District (BID). The Belmont District of the Bronx surrounds Fordham University, so most students are familiar with the businesses that are promoted by the BID. The mission of the BID is to promote, as well […]