Jessi Russell is a recent graduate of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut where they studied English and Political Science. They were raised by their grandmother in East Tennessee. As a person who grew up in severe poverty, Jessi values the expertise and leadership of people who have faced hunger and … Read more

Internship Placement: RESULTS

Ivan Ruiz-Hernandez is from Atlanta, Georgia, and currently attends the University of Georgia in Athens, studying International Affairs and Horticulture. At UGA, Ivan is a Richard B. Russell Security Leadership Fellow, is involved in the Latin American Sustainable Agriculture Initiative, and is an Honors Policy Scholar who has written a … Read more

Internship Placement: ACDI/VOCA

Aedan Raleigh, from Warwick, New York, is a recent graduate of Siena College where she studied economics and community development. In her work as a Bonner Service Leader, she collaborated with organizations including, the Boys and Girls Club of Albany, Habitat for Humanity of the Capital District, and the Hunger … Read more

Internship Placement: Congressional Hunger Center

Britney Powell is a native of Norman, Oklahoma, and attends the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma, studying accounting, finance, and criminal justice. At OU, Britney serves as the treasurer for the Food Recovery Network and is working to bring recovered food to title ix elementary schools. Britney is interested … Read more

Internship Placement: Food Research & Action Center

Emma Peterson grew up in Columbia, Kentucky, and is currently working towards getting her Bachelor’s Degrees in Sustainability and Environmental Studies and Political Science with a minor in Spanish at Lindsey Wilson College. She is a proud Bonner Scholar and has participated in various volunteer opportunities through JOY Ministries to … Read more

Internship Placement: Congressional Hunger Center

Hinal Patel is a native of Macon, Georgia, and recently graduated from Mercer University with a BA in International Relations and Global Development and a minor in Political Science. At Mercer, she was an orientation leader, an international student mentor, served on the executive board of GirlUp, and participated in … Read more

Internship Placement: InterAction

Jacob Ivey is originally from Cleveland, Georgia, and is currently a Senior at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. He is majoring in History and minoring in Business Administration and Art. At Berry, Jacob is a participant in the Bonner Service Scholarship and serves at South Rome Redevelopment, working in economic … Read more

Internship Placement: National League of Cities

Alyssa Fortner is a native of Chickamauga, Georgia. As a recent graduate of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, she pursued double majors in International Affairs and Global Development with a minor in Anthropology. At Mercer, she was a member of Pi Sigma Alpha and GirlUp and worked as both a … Read more

Internship Placement: Oxfam America

Gasana Elyvine was born and raised in Rwanda. She is junior at Michigan State University majoring in Nutritional Sciences with a minor in women and gender Studies. She is currently working on a project of exploring how interbirth interval is associated with macronutrient content in the breast milk of Kenyan … Read more

Internship Placement: CARE

Jaylah Davis is a native of Muskegon Heights, Michigan, and attends the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, studying Political Science and International Studies. At the University of Michigan, Jaylah is a member of the NAACP, the Black Student Union, and the Barger Leadership Institute. Jaylah is interested in … Read more

Internship Placement: The Alliance to End Hunger

Mary Jane Builes is from Charlotte, North Carolina, and attends American University in Washington D.C. majoring in International Studies. At AU, Mary Jane is part of the Community Based Research Scholars Program where she gained skills in community informed research. She believes that community members are the experts and solutions … Read more

Internship Placement: Share Our Strength / No Kid Hungry

Sandrine Divine Bakuramutsa was born and raised in Gakenke, rural Rwanda, and is a rising senior at Michigan State University, majoring in Food science with a minor in food industry management. On campus, Sandrine is a member of Spartan Global Development Fund, a student-run non-profit organization that creates awareness about … Read more

Internship Placement: NCBA CLUSA