Class of 1972 Internship Program

The Class of 1972 Internship Program provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in the areas of public service and public policy, and encourages them to engage in innovative projects that address significant issues in society and link knowledge and structural change within society.

Grayson Brooks ’25


Grayson Brooks with Aaron Finder '17, member of the Williams Club Board.

The Williams Club, New York, NY Throughout the summer, I worked at the Williams Club of New York as the marketing and membership intern. The Williams Club provides Williams students, faculty, alumni and those of our affiliate schools an opportunity to build a collegiate community after or away from college. Continue reading »

Max Mallett ’23.5


Photo of Max Mallett.

Hoosac Valley Regional School District, Cheshire, MA I spent this summer interning with Kristen Palatt, the director of curriculum, instruction and professional development at the Hoosac Valley Regional School District (HVRSD). HVRSD is a PK-12 district in western Massachusetts with approximately 1,000 students. The high school competes with two other… Continue reading »

Kristel Hasani ’23


Kristel Hasani taking notes in a meeting.

United Nations Association Albania, Albania This summer I had the opportunity to intern at the United Nations Association Albania (UNAA), a civil society organization dedicated to promoting the values of the United Nations, mobilizing the Albanian society for peace and a sustainable future and empowering Albanian youth. The organization was… Continue reading »

Ari Quasney ’25


Ari Quasney setting up for an event.

Camp Lions of Illinois for Blind and Deaf Youth, DeKalb, IL Camp Lions of Illinois for Blind and Deaf Youth is a nonprofit organization that improves the quality of life for state residents through medical and community services that meet vision and hearing needs. The camp is guided by its… Continue reading »

Lauren Hernandez ’23


Lauren Hernandez moderating a panel.

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, New York, NY This summer I worked as a youth activist intern for the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that works toward nuclear non-proliferation and the abolition of nuclear weapons through education, consultation and advocacy. This year was incredibly unique given the geopolitical… Continue reading »

Tiffany Vargas ’24


Tiffany Vargas working remotely.

Pittsfield Public Schools, Pittsfield, MA This summer, I worked as an ELA and social studies curriculum equity intern at Pittsfield Public Schools. Along with three other Williams interns, I was able to create “text sets” that served as supplementary materials for the existing elementary schools’ curriculums. In order to fully… Continue reading »

Levi Hughes ’24


Levi Hughes at Louison House.

Louison House, North Adams, MA Over the course of this summer, I worked at the Louison House, a nonprofit social service organization that helps people who are homeless or experiencing housing insecurity. Their small organization, consisting of five social workers and an accountant, is the main organization to assist residents… Continue reading »

Matt Wisotsky ’23


Matt Wisotsky performing on bassoon.

Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, MI Interlochen Center for the Arts is a campus of concert venues and academic buildings dedicated to the performing arts that serves as a camp during the summer and a high school arts academy during the academic year. This summer, I worked during the… Continue reading »

Akiko Jindo ’25


Akiko Jindo in front of General Noji's residence.

The Japan Forum on International Relations, Japan This summer, I had the pleasure of interning at the Japan Forum on International Relations (JFIR), located in Tokyo. The JFIR is a private, nonprofit, independent and nonpartisan think tank on foreign policy and international relations. I mainly focused on issues relating to… Continue reading »

Bernard Wongibe ’25


Bernard Wongibe in a virtual meeting.

Misongi, Cameroon The aim of this report is to present information on the activities I carried out as an intern at the Misongi College Access Program in Cameroon. I worked a hybrid schedule (a combination of virtual and in-person sessions) under the supervision of Veronique Hob-Hob ’13. The in-person work… Continue reading »