Fellow Spotlight: Chyna Sanders

Chyna Sanders was with us as a Development and Communications Extern from Carleton College from November to December 2019.

What project work were you involved in during your time at Civic Consulting Alliance?

I assisted the Development and Communications team with an audit of their communications materials.

What will you take away from your time at Civic Consulting Alliance?

I learned a lot about working in a nonprofit and how nonprofits can help create systemic change. It was fascinating to learn about communications, and I gained practical experience in PowerPoint and Excel.

What was your most memorable experience during your time at Civic Consulting Alliance?

I enjoyed getting coffee with many members of the staff. This Civic Consulting Alliance tradition felt very welcoming, and gave me the opportunity to learn more about different projects and professional paths.

How has your time at Civic Consulting Alliance helped you develop professionally?

I improved my skills in communications, presentation design, and data management, skills that will help me moving forward in my career. I also feel more confident about the kind of work I want to do—work through which I can use my voice and position to support systemic change.

In partnership with Carleton College, we provide a semester-long Undergraduate Fellowship. We periodically work with other undergraduate institutions on shorter internship opportunities. Please visit our Fellowships page to learn more about our range of fellowship opportunities.