Week Ten: Super Thankful

Posted on August 13, 2021 by autumnford4
  • I finished the last of all my projects. I researched information about some of the congressional members the owner of ROX will be meeting with soon. 
  • This weekend I finished sending the last of my emails to my list of congressional members. I sent emails to members in the House of Representatives Primary and Secondary Education Committee, Black Caucus, and Women’s Caucus. 
  • I met with the other intern to discuss my curriculum project. We discussed areas we thought could have more content or revisions. Again, it was tough because the ROX team does such a great job creating their content. We discussed new issues teen girls are facing in the pandemic and possible ways they could be addressed. Afterwards, I met with the Director of Curriculum and Educational Programs to discuss my suggestions and observations. The discussion was super authentic and thorough. It was nice to have someone here and value my opinion. 
  • I got to say goodbye to all the members on Monday. I learned so much from each of them.
  • As I reflect on my key takeaways, I think networking and speaking up are my biggest takeaways.
  • Networking, I have learned, is key for nonprofits to make relationships and connect with people who could potentially support the organization. Also making relationships brings people together to support a group who needs it. 
  • Having confidence in my own voice is uber important. I did not realize the power a person has in their voice. I have gotten a plethora of opportunities to speak up in ROX and every time I do, I have been reminded of the importance of speaking up. Having confidence in my own voice will open new opportunities rather than if I was timid. 
  • I am so thankful for my time at ROX and could not be happier with spending my team with them.
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