OUR WORK

Health Equity Interns

We look to equip the next generation of health equity leaders with knowledge,skills, and experience to lead that vision.

We envision a world where Black Women are healthy, thriving, and free.

We look to equip the next generation of health equity leaders with knowledge, skills, and experience to lead that vision.

Meet Our 2022 Interns

Alana Caire

Virginia Commonwealth University

Environmental Ecology

Alexandra Van Fleet

Master of Public Health

Alison Thomas-Geason

Texas A&M University

Master of Public Health

Kayla Brown

Spelman College

Morgan Wills

Spelman College

Raven May

Spelman College

Zoe Hurdle

Master of Public Health

Meet Our 2022 High School Interns

Lyric Eveans

Internship Alumni

Dija Manly

Stanford University

Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering w/ a minor in Psychology

Eryne Jenkins

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology w/ certificate in -Environmental Studies

Suliah Apatira

Spelman College

Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Pre-Medicine

Margaret Hackett

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Master of Public Health

Ellie Rogers

Columbia University

Master of Public Health

Nia Foster

Spelman College

Bachelor of Arts - Biology w/ minor in Spanish

Unifier Dyer

Melon Public Humanities Fellow, UW Center for the Humanities

PhD Candidate - African Cultural Studies

Alice Heyer

Southern New Hampshire University

Master of Public Health

Laetitia Zeba

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Master of Public Health

Samantha Lettenberg

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Science - Biology and Global Health

Angelica Izuogu

Spelman College

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Christiana Fowlkes

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry w/ certificates in Studio Art and Gender & Women Studies

Theresa Agwuncha

Spelman College

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Nyla Mathis

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology & Psychology w/ African-American Studies Certificate

Danielle Washington

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Master of Public Health

Sasha Shannon

Edgewood College

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience with Psychology & Ethnic Studies Minor

Amy Ochola

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science

Shaunna Newton

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Arts - Gender & Women’s Studies

Lauren Rock

Illinois Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies, Education, Ethnicity & Social Class

Lyric Eveans

Intern Experiences

Interns promote:

Health Equity
Public Awareness & Engagement with FFBWW
Healthy Women, Families & Communities

Interns perform:

Critical Research & Special Projects
Community Outreach & Engagement
Marketing, Public Relations, Communications & Event support

Who Should Apply?

The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness accepts applicants with at least one year of college and work experience. Internships differ depending on needs. At minimum internships run for 2 months.

Previous Interns have been instrumental to the success of Black Women’s Wellness Day!