Category Archives: SheShinesOn

SheShinesOn…Janson Wu, GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders

Posted on 3/29/16 by Sarah Kess

Describe your job in one sentence.  I lead an organization that has been at the forefront of LGBT legal rights for almost four decades. What did you do before working at GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders? I worked at an … Continue reading →

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HeShinesOn…Julián Cancino, GLAD

Posted on 11/8/15 by Jessica Price

Photo courtesy of www.InfinityPortraitDesign.com Q: How long have you worked at GLAD? A: I joined GLAD in July 2015. Q: What did you do before working here? A: A UC Berkeley graduate, I completed a nationally competitive legal fellowship at … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn…Annie Sloan, GLAD

Posted on 11/6/15 by Jessica Price

Photo courtesy of www.InfinityPortraitDesign.com Q: How long have you worked at GLAD? A: I have been working at GLAD for a little over a year now, since September 2014. Q: What did you do before working here? A: I spent … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn…Natacha Meyer, Engineering is Elementary

Posted on 3/17/15 by Amy Barrett

Q: What did you do before joining the EiE team? A: Before being a full time curriculum developer, I was a middle school learning specialist at a charter school in Roxbury, MA. Prior to this, I taught science and engineering to … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn… Jasmine Toussaint, BUILD

Posted on 3/10/15 by Carrie Greenaway

Q: What did you do before working at BUILD? A: I worked for Upward Bound, a college preparatory program for high school students. Q: What job or training best prepared you to work at BUILD? A: Definitely Upward Bound! Q: … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn…Lydia Peabody, Science Club for Girls

Posted on 3/3/15 by Amy Barrett

Q: Could you tell us a little more about your professional experience? A: Previous to joining Science Club, I worked in a variety of education and training environments including teaching science, instructing rock climbing and kayaking, running youth development programs, … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn … Gina Varamo, Science Club for Girls

Posted on 2/17/15 by Amy Barrett

Q: Could you tell us a little more about your professional experience? A: I just graduated from Emerson College in May 2013, so my AmeriCorps fellowship at SCFG has been my first post-graduation work experience. During undergrad, I was very … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn…Owen Berliner, Engineering is Elementary

Posted on 2/3/15 by Rachael Weiker

Q: Before coming to EiE you had a range of roles in youth programs, archaeology, and cube farms. What kind of training prepared you to work with youth on engineering education? I did a lot of research in grad school … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn … Latiana Appleberry, My Life My Choice

Posted on 1/20/15 by Amy Barrett

Q: What has surprised you most since starting your work with MLMC? A: The great resiliency that these girls display. They have been through some of the most horrific things and yet they still stand strong and willing to be better … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn … Masiel Encarnación, RAW Art Works

Posted on 1/6/15 by Amy Barrett

Q: Tell us a little more about your professional experience. A: After two years of working directly with the youth of RAW’s college access and career exploration program I assumed the role of Project Launch Director in June 2014. Along with the … Continue reading →

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