Communications Interns
Spring 2020 Cycle
These interns are practiced and persuasive public speakers, have strong writing skills and are savvy about social media. They communicate the Red Cross mission behind-the-scenes, on-camera, in-person and online.
Mayra Fajardo
Intern, Marketing
My name is Mayra Fajardo and I am studying marketing management at Baruch College. I am the marketing intern at the American Red Cross. My aspiration is to create an impact through my work and involvement. A fun fact about myself is that I enjoy writing poetry during my free time.
Kelly Molina
Intern, Social Media
I am from Colombia. I grew up in Cartago (a small town famous for its handcrafted products and embroidery) and moved to the United States in 2011. I am a Senior at Baruch, and this is my very last semester. My major is Corporate Communications and minor marketing. I work fulltime at Classica, a division of Regal Ware, as a marketing assistant. I am extremely passionate about social media and digital marketing. My short term goal is to get into the non-profit sector and make meaningful contributions in marginalized communities. A fun fact about myself is that I have been obsessed with apartment decoration, tidying, and organization. I organized my apartment following Marie Kondo's style.
Chris Pyo
Intern, Communications
My name is Chris Pyo, and I'm a junior at NYU majoring in history and journalism. I'm thrilled to be serving as an intern for the communications department this upcoming semester at the American Red Cross! After college, my goal is to either attend law school and become a criminal lawyer or pursue a career in journalism. A fun fact about myself is that I'm a hip hop, rock, and classical music aficionado, as well as a gigantic New York City sports fan.
Wei "Will" Wu
Intern, Social Media
My name is Wei(Will) Wu, a Social Media Intern at Greater New York Region Chapter. I grew up in China for most of my life, and this is my third year in the US. I am a junior at New York University, majoring in Media, Culture, and Communication. I am always eager to try new things and learn from people with different perspectives and views. I am super excited to join such a diverse and talented team and explore new ways to make the world a better place to live.
Community Relations Interns
Spring 2020 Cycle
These interns want to be uniquely positioned as facilitative leaders in the community, increasing capacity to deliver services and facilitating local resilience-building actions. They will be working to develop strong relationships with federal, state, and local elected officials to increase awareness of our programs
Sarah Cassidy
Intern, Community Relations
My name is Sarah Cassidy, and I am a Community Relations intern here at the American Red Cross. I am in my junior year at Fordham University where I am studying Psychology and English. While I am unsure of my future career path, I plan to continue my education by going to graduate school. A fun fact about myself is that I went cliff jumping off the coast of Wales.
Liwei Cheng
Intern, Community Relations
My name is Liwei Cheng and I am right now a double major in Corporate Communication and Psychology from Baruch College. I will be the community relations intern at the American Red Cross in the spring, and I do hope to enjoy this fantastic experience with each of you on board. I would like to go deeper into humanitarian issues later in the future, so the Red Cross is an amazing start. One of the most important reasons why I would like to join the American Red Cross is that in 2008, when a catastrophic earthquake, 8.0M, hit my hometown, Sichuan, China, the Red Cross from the globe lent helping hands, and I truly appreciate the tremendous amount of help that my hometown has got from the globe in recovery and growing so big.
Kimberly Geoffrey
Intern, Community Relations
Kimberly Geoffrey is a student at Monroe College NYC currently studying Public Health and Psychology. She loves contributing to the community. She has continually been volunteering in many community organizations and was once the local chapter Vice president at Leo's Club St.Lucia. Her goal in life is to help people and communities wherever it is needed. I do not only want to see the world as a better place, but I want to contribute actively to a better world.
Development Interns
Spring 2020 Cycle
These interns are natural networkers and enjoy creating effective strategies for engaging donors and planning events. They are critical thinkers and strong communicators who thrive in a busy, fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. They are working with an equally driven team to help mobilize the power of donors in support of the Red Cross mission.
Patricia Byrne
Intern, Individual Philanthropy
Hello, I am Patricia Byrne. I am currently a Junior in college studying Marketing. My role here at American Red Cross consists of interning for Non-Profit Fundraising - individual and foundation partnerships. I aspire to learn more about non-profit organizations and someday do business for the good of the world. A fun fact about me is that I love to travel and my favorite place I visited was Florence Italy.
Katelyn Ferraro
Intern, Development, Greenwich, CT.
My name is Katelyn Ferraro, I am a senior at Fairfield University and a Business Management major. I am originally from Long Island, NY, but have been loving my home away from home, Fairfield. My position with the American Red Cross is titled "Intern, Development and Event Support" and I am excited to begin my journey with such a renowned organization. If I had to pick one fun fact about myself that is worth mentioning, I love to cook!
Liana Schmidt
Intern, Individual Philanthropy
Hi! I am a Fundraising and Individual Philanthropy Intern at the American Red Cross this spring and a full-time student at NYU. I study Global Liberal Studies and French for my undergraduate degree but I have high graduate school aspirations in the field of international studies. My go-to fun fact about myself is that I have a twin sister.
Shihong Liu
Intern, Individual Philanthropy
Hello! I am currently enrolled in the MS in Nonprofit Management program at Columbia University. I am more than happy to be a part of the American Red Cross family. I greatly appreciate the mission of the American Red Cross and I wish to use my past knowledge and experience to make contributions to the organization, as well as the communities. One of the fun facts that I would like to share is that I am a big lover of tortoises. I have a roughly two-year-old Russian tortoise.
Rosie Oates
Intern, Corporate Donors
My name is Rosie, and I am the Nonprofit Fundraising Intern for Corporate Donors. I am a currently a junior studying Public Policy and Global Liberal Studies at New York University, and pursuing a fifth year Master in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy. I have also been involved with Amnesty International for seven years and am currently the President of Amnesty International at NYU, and New York Student Activist Coordinator, and the Youth Delegate to the Global Assembly for the United States.
Disaster Cycle Services Interns
Spring 2020 Cycle
These interns are action-driven and client-focused. They will be on the front lines delivering services to clients and/or work behind-the-scenes developing plans for effective service delivery.
Indrit Bilbili
Intern, Individual Disaster Care
I am an accomplished and integrity-driven human service major with over 3 years of volunteering experience. Fast learner and hard worker, with a keen eye for detail and quick learner who loves to engage in new tasks. Known for having a positive attitude within the work area. I am an Intern, Individual Disaster Care and working with the American Red Cross is an immense opportunity for me. My future goal is to work for the United Nations and being able to help the worldwide communities that are in need.
Veronica Bulding
Intern, Disaster Response Management, Staten Island
My name is Veronica and I am a Disaster Response Management Intern for the American Red Cross for the Spring 2020 semester. I am currently studying Homeland Security at St. John's University. I applied for this internship because I always knew I wanted to help people in my career and this organization helps those in need on a daily basis.
Dean Iannuzzelli
Intern, Disaster Response Management, Staten Island
Hello, my name is Dean Iannuzzelli and I am interning with the Red Cross in the Disaster Response Management section in Staten Island. I attend St. John's University where I am majoring in Homeland Security and in the Homeland Security/Criminal Justice Leadership Master's Program. My aspiration in life is to one day work for the FBI in the Cyber/Counterterrorism Unit or become an Intelligence Analyst. I love Star Wars, Game of Thrones, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family. I look forward to this opportunity with the Red Cross and cannot wait to see what the future holds.
Benjamin Sandoval
Intern, Disaster Response Management, Staten Island
I am a student at St. John's University, graduating in Spring with a degree in homeland security. My concentration in school is emergency management, so taking on this role as a disaster management intern is very exciting for me. I plan to use this platform to elevate my skills and gain as much knowledge as I can to take with me on my career path.
Grace Twaddell
Intern, Disaster Response Management, Staten Island
Grace is a Disaster Response Management intern. She is a senior Sociology major at Wagner CollegeShe one day wants to work as a program manager for criminal rehabilitation programs. She loves the Yankees, her hamster, Theo, and recently learned how to crochet.
Nicholas Raso
Intern, Disaster Response Management, Queens
When I was 12 years old I volunteered at my elementary school's after-school program. I did it because I was forced to by my homeroom teacher. But that experience lit a fire in me that pushed me to continue helping others as I grew older. My service continues to this day. As a junior at St. John's University majoring in Homeland Security, I am able to serve in communities around campus and help more in need. I chose Homeland Security because it allows a person like myself who loves service and protecting those who are most vulnerable in our society, the opportunity to pursue that as a career. That's why I am so glad to be interning and learning from the premier non-profit disaster relief organization, the American Red Cross. The work the American Red Cross does in helping those in need in our country and abroad has inspired me and guided me on my current career path. It is such an honor to be able to contribute as a Disaster Response Management Intern. In closing, a Fun Fact about myself is that I love watching films, especially ones directed by Stanley Kubrik.
ToniAnn Ruggiero
Intern, Disaster Response Fieldwork
Hi everyone! My name is ToniAnn Ruggiero and I am a Disaster Response Fieldwork Intern for this spring semester. I am a junior studying public administration at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I am looking forward to this exciting experience where I will grow and learn from a team of passionate and motivated individuals. This internship will be a great tool to help me gain experience for my future career in emergency management. A fun fact about me is I spent most of my life living in Las Vegas, Nevada! I am happy to join the team!
Arabelle Pierre-Louis
Intern, Home Fire Campaign
As a curious individual, Arabelle Pierre-Louis has always found interest in making a difference in the lives of individuals even if it is just a smile and a "hello". Arabelle is a Brooklyn College student majoring in Psychology with a 3.7 GPA. Interning at the American Red Cross was a perfect opportunity to expand her professional skills and continue to learn from her peers. She currently works on a project in which she helped launch a senior recreational center in Haiti known as Centre Recreation Des Personnes Ageès. Her drive to continue to help those that are not valued in society has impacted her desire to continue to encourage those in need in any way she can. Arabelle has learned that hard work doesn't always have a pre-determined formula which is why she loves cooking and trying exotic foods!
Bailey Mohorcich
Intern, Individual and Community Preparedness
My name is Bailey Mohorcich, I am the Individual and Community Preparedness Intern. I am currently a senior at Long Island University where I am majoring in Global Studies. After graduation, I hope to work in Wilderness Therapy.
Georgia Trivizas
Intern, Individual and Community Preparedness
After many years, I decided to earn my bachelor's degree and I'm excited that interning with the American Red Cross, Individual and Community Preparedness will be part of this personal adventure.
Amanda Garcia
Intern, Workforce Engagement
During this spring, I am interning in the Disaster Workforce Management team in the Hawthrone, NY office. I am currently in my senior year and am majoring in International Studies, and double minoring in Political Science and Anthropology. I hope to further my knowledge of nonprofits and begin a career that is focused on improving the lives of others. One fun fact about myself is that I lived and studied in Madrid, Spain last year.
Emily Zheng
Intern, Workforce Engagement
I am a workforce engagement intern, and passionate about helping other people. I am interested in studying the human mind and behavior. During my free time, I like to listen to music and watch movies.
Service to the Armed Forces Interns
Spring 2020 Cycle
These interns are champions of the military, veterans, and their families and will be helping to build the resilience of our Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) department.
Jazmin Bennett
Intern, Service to the Armed Forces
My role at the American Red Cross is Intern, Services to the Armed Forces. I realized as a young Girl Scout that I had the ability to be the instrument of change and help others in meaningful ways. I have extensive volunteer experiences working with homeless shelters, soup kitchens, senior citizens, young children, and animals. I have gained knowledge and skills that enable me to identify issues and address the needs of others in a caring and effective way. This led me to my Major in Sociology and Minor in Criminal Justice, which teaches me about the details of law enforcement but more importantly rehabilitation, supportive services and how to improve the lives of people within communities. I intend to continue to focus on my academics while helping others and conclude with a career that has a positive impact on communities. My favorite hobby is horseback riding.
Menendez, Arianna
Intern, Service to the Armed Forces (Fall 2019, Returning)
Arianna Menendez has been an Intern with Service to the Armed Forces since September 2019. She is in her Senior year at The College of New Jersey and is majoring in Sociology with a specialization in Non-Profit and Community Development. Upon graduation, her plans include furthering her education with a Masters in social research and working for a non-profit organization. In her spare time, she enjoys baking and playing with her dog, Winnie.
International Services Interns
Spring 2020 Cycle
These interns are building the resilience of our International Services department by supporting the Restoring Family Links (RFL) program and spearheading outreach efforts to promote our programs.
Marissa Serrano
Intern, International Services
Hello everyone! My name is Marissa and I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. I am currently completing my MS in International Communication and I hope to work for an organization that focuses on creating change that is beneficial in different communities, specifically for minorities. A fun fact about me is, I really want to learn how to tattoo in the next couple of years once I'm more confident in my drawing technique. Learning that would be awesome and a way to still express my creative side. I am excited to be apart of the team and start as an Intern in International Services.
Haosiyu Wu
Intern, International Services
I am a senior-year international student at the School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University major in Public Administration. I have registered as a volunteer at the Red Cross Society of China for six years. After working for the IFRC East Asia delegation in summer 2019, I hold greater interest in the Red Cross Movement. Hence, I have been honored to witness and participate in some of the best parts, the American Red Cross, of the Red Cross Movement. Hoping I can contribute to the Red Cross Movement after graduation. I am a trilingual for English, Chinese and Japanese. It's my pleasure to join the team!
Volunteer Services Interns
Spring 2020
These interns are resourceful, interested in team-building and want to help create the strategic direction for developing, engaging and retaining a highly effective and satisfied workforce through the utilization of volunteers, interns, and employees.
Jonathan Ahn
Intern, Volunteer Services Engagement
Hello, my name is Jonathan Ahn and I am currently a third-year at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. I am studying Sustainable Urban Environments for my Bachelor's Degree and might pursuit Physics for my minor. My hometown is Nutley, NJ, and I went to St. Peter’s Preparatory for high school. I love to travel and I am able to converse in German and Korean at an intermediate level. I am currently taking a class to learn Japanese.
Vidhi Maisuria
Intern, Volunteer Services Engagement
Hello! My name is Vidhi Maisuria, and I am the Volunteer Engagement intern for Spring 2020! I am currently a Junior at Pace University majoring in Applied Psychology and Human Relations, and double minoring in Management and Marketing. A fun fact about me is that I've been a dancer for 15 years now through which, I've performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Allyson Blatz
Intern, Volunteer Recruitment, NYC
My name is Ally Blatz and I am currently a senior at Fordham University pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in both English and French Language and Literature. I am an ambitious student, a devoted daughter, and a caring friend who has a passion for Buddhist philosophy, the Investigation Discovery channel, and anything related to our canine brethren. In life, what I have always found to be continually compelling are genuine and meaningful connections between those who are committed to each other’s emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth. Everything that I do, and aspire to be, is rooted in a drive to help others realize their inherent value and potential. As an incoming Volunteer Recruitment Intern at the American Red Cross, I am looking forward to working with all of you in the pursuit of serving others and transforming the world into a more peaceful and compassionate place.
Samantha Bolger
Intern, Volunteer Recruitment, NYC
Hello everyone! My name is Samantha Bolger and I am very excited to be joining the American Red Cross and working alongside the Volunteer Recruitment team in 2020. I am currently a junior at Hunter College and studying clinical psychology with the hopes of being able to help people and make a positive difference in their lives. A fun fact about myself is that I trained in a dance studio for 13 years with a focus on ballet and pointe.
Victoria D'Agostino
Intern, Volunteer Recruitment, NYC
I am an intern with the volunteer recruitment team. Currently, I am a lower senior at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, majoring in Forensic Psychology, and minoring in English. I plan on being a forensic psychologist in corrections or law enforcement (I am still exploring my options). Here I plan on helping others turn their lives around or help those in need. I am passionate about helping others, especially in a crisis. A fun fact would be that I love to bake.
Ali Mounkary
Intern, Volunteer Recruitment, MNYN
Hello! My name is Ali Mounkary and I am ecstatic to be joining the American Red Cross' Volunteer Recruitment team this Spring. I am originally from Boston, MA, but I go to school at Manhattanville College where I am double majoring in Communications and Musical Theater. I have a profound passion for networking and establishing meaningful relationships with everyone I cross paths with. I hope that my work here at the American Red Cross will equip me with many professional skills as I prepare to study abroad in London in the fall of 2020! Fun fact: I have been studying classical voice for 7+ years!
Shanisha Jeffrey
Intern, Volunteer Recruitment, Long Island
Hi, I'm Shanisha, I will be apart of the Volunteer Recruitment Team in Mineola. I am currently studying Industrial-Organizational Psychology at the graduate level. My aspiration is improving efficiency in the workplace by recruiting individuals that match a company's mission and ethics. Another aspiration of mine is to teach others and to be a mentor. A fun fact about myself is that I played basketball and track and field.
Shannon Scheich
Intern, Volunteer Recruitment, Long Island
My name is Shannon Scheich and I am joining the American Red Cross as an intern in Volunteer Recruitment in the Greater New York region. I am currently studying Public Administration at CUNY Baruch College and aspire to become a policy analyst. A fun fact about myself is that I once met Michelle Obama while taking a tour of the White House!
Mark LeGrand II
Intern, Visual Storyteller, Volunteer Services
Hello, my name is Mark Anthony LeGrand II and currently, I’m a student at MANHATTAN college with dreams of becoming a scriptwriter for television and movies. At the Red Cross, I plan on being a communication intern which falls in line with the current major of communication/broadcasting. A little fun fact about me is that I play 7 instruments and my favorite superhero is Spider-Man.
Kaitlyn McDermott
Intern, Visual Storyteller, Volunteer Services
My name is Kaitlyn McDermott and I am currently a Junior at Fordham University with a Digital Technology and Emerging Media major with a minor in Marketing. Originally, I am from Monmouth County, New Jersey. I am interning with Volunteer Services as a Visual Storyteller. I hope to learn more about nonprofit work, as well as specific cases of people who have been aided by the American Red Cross. I am eager to gain knowledge, as well as gain first-hand experience. In my free time, I really enjoy exploring new and unique parts of New York City. I am also an avid sports fan and support all teams in New York, like the Giants and Rangers!
Nathalie Taylor
Intern, Visual Storyteller, Volunteer Services
My name is Nathalie Taylor, I was born in NYC and raised in South Florida. I am a senior studying Communication Arts, and I moved back to NYC as an aspiring photographer, who loves to capture portraits and cityscapes. My role here at the American Red Cross Greater New York Region will be within the Volunteer Engagement Team as a videographer and photographer. I cannot wait to see what the future holds, and I am very excited to be interning with the American Red Cross this spring semester.