Hello, my name is Kara Gonnerman and I am an intern at Chicago Cultural Alliance for the summer of 2010. This is my first time being in the Chicago area and I am looking forward to this summer's experiences.
I was born in Albany, Georgia and moved to Saint Louis in 1999. From there I headed to the Northeast to attend the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts. I am a history major and enjoy studying different cultures and time periods. I also play division I field hockey.
I have always worked with children as a camp counselor over the summers at Camp Lakewood in Missouri and Camp Potawatomi in Indiana. I taught canoeing, high ropes courses, archery, and helped out with the horses. I have always loved being outside and working with people. Looking ahead towards my future brought me to Alliance.
I believe the Alliance internship position is a great opportunity for me. The staff and its core members work to preserve history and culture among all the communities in Chicago. They focus on sharing individuals and group experiences with the public to create positive change. This inclusiveness greatly appealed to me and I am very excited to learn everything I can from the organization and about issues affecting different ethnic communities!
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