LP shines this month's Alumni Spotlight on Nini Kintsurashvili, Alumna of Northwood High School in Montgomery County, MD.
Nini is a 2013 Graduate of the University of Maryland, receiving her Bachelors in Finance and International Business and a 2018 Graduate of the ESADE Business & Law School in Spain, receiving her Masters in Business Administration. She is currently employed as a Regional Operations Manager for Uber Eats in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
We spoke to Nini about her journey and here is what she had to say:
"I was born in a small country called Georgia in Eastern Europe and moved to the United States at 16 years old. As most of you can closely relate, it was quite challenging to get used to studying at an American high school and making new friends. I joined a youth program run by the Maryland Multicultural Youth Center in Silver Spring that helped me connect with Liberty's Promise.
LP helped me gain meaningful work experiences through their professional internship program [Opportunities Plus]. One of my favorite internships was withgandhibrigade.org, where I learned to make short documentaries. I am forever thankful for my mentor Richard Jaeggi, who was the founder of the Gandhi Brigade.
"In addition to the internships, I was also exposed to different educational and employment opportunities. I had the opportunity to visit colleges, talk to counselors, and get referred to different local businesses for part-time jobs or paid internships. This helped me build my resume and tell a good story in my college applications. I also made many friends in this program as we all met weekly to play games, learn and so on.
Besides saying that it’s very important to get good grades, my advice to all young people at Liberty’s Promise would be tostay engaged and informed.Talk to the counselors and your peers to find out about new educational and career opportunities.
During my senior year in high school, one of my teachers referred me to a program that allowed me to take a college course at the University of Maryland College Park while still in HS (this was also possible because of my good GPA). Once I completed the course with a good grade, it was then super easy for me to get accepted to UMD because I had already proven myself."
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Georgetown University School of Medicine is pleased to invite undergraduate students interested in pursuing medical studies to its inaugural virtual summer program,Cultivating Opportunity & Realizing Excellence (CORE) Leadership Program.
Applicants must apply by March 1, 2021 at 4:00PM EST for consideration.
Are you interested in contributing to a team of diverse, accomplished, and driven professionals who are passionate about ending violence against women and girls? The Tahirih Justice Center is a national, nonprofit organization that supports immigrant survivors of gender-based violence seeking safety and justice.
Children's National is hiring a full-time medical translator/interpreter to provide translation services and support to patients and family members in clinical and non-clinical settings throughout the Health System. Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply.Click here to apply.
JSSA’s Mental Health Services department has an immediate opening for a full-time Care Coordinator in their Maryland office. JSSA has a dedicated team of clinicians and care coordinators committed to providing cutting-edge services, programs, and support for children, adults, and families.Click here to apply.
Are you looking to work with peers andconduct community outreach? If you live in Prince George's County, MD, and are under 24 years old,the Prince George's Prevention Navigator Community HIV/STI Outreach Program is hiring a Peer Educator.Click to apply online.
Point Foundation is offering a scholarship opportunity to undergraduate students who identify as a member of the LGBTQ community. The student must be enrolled or intending to enroll at a 4-year university. Click here to apply.
A scholarship for undergraduate students on a path toward a bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, technology, or a closely related field. Must be a permanent resident or citizen of the US.Click here to apply.
VALHEN Scholarship
Due: Friday, February 12, 2021
Did you graduate from a Virginia high school and either have been accepted to be or already enrolled in a Virginia college or university? If yes, the VALHEN Scholarship Program is dedicated to assisting Latinx/Hispanic students to pursue higher education within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Click here to learn and apply.
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