interns
October 01, 2020
Name: Sydney Pulliam
Major: Double Major in Batten's BA for Public Policy and Leadership & Art History with a Minor in Psychology
Year: Third
1. What brought you to the Women's Center?
September 28, 2020
As a woman of color, immigrant, child of immigrants and multilingual social worker, I tend to see the world through a unique lens. My minority identities afford me a superpower of always finding and feeling the gaps in systems in which I live. I often feel pulled to create space for myself and others who don’t always feel included.
August 06, 2020
Name: Grace Leffler
Year: 3rd
Major: Psychology, Cognitive Science
Hometown: Richmond, VA
1. What brought you to the Women's Center?
I was curious about finding a more focused and intentional volunteer group, which is how I ended up here once my professor nudged me towards this program. I hate that the actual Women's Center is closed; everyone should visit the place at least once!
2. If you could describe YWLP in 3 words, how would you describe it?
Embracing, mindful, energizing.
July 21, 2020
Caitlin Kwalwasser, Politics honors student and Legal Clinic intern, was among the graduating students who presented their theses to members of the Women's Center staff this spring.
July 16, 2020
Name: Brynna Gaffney
Year: Third (Rising fourth year? Terrifying!)
Major: Public Policy & Leadership (Batten School), Global Studies in Education Minor
Hometown: Wilmington, Delaware
1. What brought you to the Women's Center?
July 10, 2020
Name: Emma Murphy
Year: Second Year (Class of 2022)
Major: English & Computer Science
Hometown: Red Bank, New Jersey
1. What brought you to the Women’s Center?
May 22, 2020
Seshi Konu graduated from the School of Architecture in 2020 after serving as a Women’s Center intern during her second year at UVA.
April 23, 2020
Name: Reva Joshi
Year: 2
Major: Political and Social Thought
Hometown: Vienna, VA
1. What brought you to the Women's Center?
Mentorship is always something I have been passionate about, and I knew I wanted to pursue that in college. I also think the Women’s Center is such a unique and phenomenal space for students of all backgrounds and ideas to come together. A girl in my sorority told me about YWLP, which seemed like the perfect way for me to get involved in both. She encouraged me to apply, and it was the best decision I ever made!
April 16, 2020
Name: Molly Cardenas
Year: 4th Year
Major: Youth & Social Innovation
Hometown: Roanoke, Virginia
1. What brought you to the Women's Center?
Initially for the counseling resources, but I am interested in entering a profession after graduation that helps specifically adolescents (possibly social work or school counselor), so the Women’s Center was a great way for me to get introduced to the field of helping young women explore who they are!
April 09, 2020
Name: Kaitlyn Hyun
Year: Third year
Major: Public Policy & Leadership
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
1. What brought you to the Women's Center?
I found out about YWLP and, as a result, the Women's Center as well!
2. If you could describe YWLP in 3 words, how would you describe it?
Opportunities to grow
3. What other organizations are you involved with at UVA?
Grace Christian Fellowship, Bearings Journal, Batten Undergraduate Council Internal Committee