Monthly Archives: June 2023

To begin my blog post, I’ll resume where I left off last week. Last Saturday I traveled to Athens, Ohio to assist with tabling activities as well as to learn and observe the role Equitas occupies at pride events. The … Continue reading →

I went into working for Green Columbus not knowing much about trees or the environment. One of the questions in my interview was, “Are you passionate about sustainability?” And I flat out responded with, “No.” I backed it up with … Continue reading →

This week, the theme of our learning session was leadership, and what makes a leader. This is a conversation I’ve had in many spaces before, but I had new takeaways and a perspective on how to apply it to my … Continue reading →

There’s nothing quite like fear of the unknown. For some people, maybe it’s venturing out onto a hiking path in a mountain range you’ve never explored. For others, maybe it’s driving to a new destination on a highway you rarely … Continue reading →

After the fast-paced, high-energy environment of the first week of young campers, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from Teen Week, the session of art camp designed for students grade 6 through grade 12. Before I would find out, … Continue reading →

Week 2 has been yet another experience of riding the wave and taking in all that I can. I spent a lot of time sitting in on different meetings regarding the upcoming ribbon cutting event for the new school based … Continue reading →

Going into my second week at CXC was a bit rough, personally. Over the weekend I was supposed to participate at S.P.A.C.E., the Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo. There I would’ve helped man the CXC press table, selling shirts … Continue reading →

The second week at RMHC Central Ohio was an incredibly rewarding experience. I had the opportunity to build stronger connections with the dedicated staff members, benefiting greatly from their diverse perspectives and expertise. Throughout the week, my main focus was … Continue reading →

When going into my second week of being at Central, one word I might describe myself is OVERWHELMED! I would say overwhelmed in a healthy and growing way. I recently noticed I didn’t introduce myself in my last journal entry……  … Continue reading →

On Monday, JFS welcomed Columbus City Schools teachers in the Korda Institute’s fellowship program. The teachers were given a presentation about JFS’ resettlement programs and the subsequent challenges refugees face after coming to the United States. Topics ranged from difficulties … Continue reading →