Hello, my name is Lyndsi Barboza, and I am a sister, a dog lover, a cyclist, a writer, and an aspiring blues harpist. I am a summer floater, a winter walker and as of December 2009, an Alliance intern.
I moved to Chicago from Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Spring 2008 with little idea of my life's path, but a lot of faith in making the most of the opportunities afforded to me. That said, I found my first big break at 826CHI, a nonprofit organization dedicated to Chicago youth. I spent the next year volunteering with 826CHI and teaching Chicago's students the art of Ekphrastic Poetry. Year two has been devoted to exploring Chicago area nonprofits and dedicating my time to those whose causes are close to me. With an interest in grants management, I enrolled in Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies' Nonprofit Management program and expect to graduate with a Master Degree within the next year.
The Alliance internship position appealed to me because of its wide range of core members. The opportunity to assist those organizations whose mission is to preserve history and sustain culture struck me as a rewarding learning experience. Much like the Alliance, I too am in the beginning stages of my career and am eager to do my part in preserving our city and helping the Alliance core members grow. I am excited for the experiences that lay ahead and look forward to blogging for you in the future. |
