Jelisa Adair

I am the Civic Engagement Fellow for 2013-2014. While a student at Wesleyan I double majored in Psychology and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and completed a joint thesis during my senior year. I am interested in issues of social justice, mental health, media, and global welfare.

Spring Alumni Startup Showcase: Interhartford, Minds on Fire, Girls Who Code, Project Uplift, and JooMah (5/4)

ALUMNI STARTUP SHOWCASE Sunday, May 4 4:00p-6:00p Olson Commons Facebook Event RSVP Here Hear from a group of extraordinary Wes grads who founded or run their own ventures. This Startup Showcase will include stories about startup life, an incredible opportunity to mingle with inspiring young entrepreneurs, refreshing conversation, and hearty snacks. FEATURING: ART FELTMAN ‘…

New Law/Public Service Cardinal Internships: Humanity in Action, Pro Bono Net, Rhize, and the Innocence Project

Forensic Policy Intern, The Innocence Project: The Innocence Project is looking for a Policy Intern who will work mainly with the Forensic Policy team, tasked with conducting background searches, coordinating and maintaining resource databases, and assisting in the preparation of strategic policy initiatives both at the state and federal level. (Deadline: Tuesday, May 6)   Foreign Affairs Intern,…

This Week at the Career Center: Reclaim Childhood, Columbus House Inc., and The Tobin Project

Intern, Reclaim Childhood: Reclaim Childhood is a 501(c)(3) certified non-profit organization based out of Amman, Jordan that employs the positive impact of sport and play to empower marginalized Arab girls and women. Reclaim Childhood offers a unique summer internship opportunity for students and young professionals to come work for us over the summer in Amman, Jordan. Every…

Lecture: Food as a Social Issue (4/22)

Kate Weiner ’15, coordinator of this semester’s Food Justice Workshop Series, invites you to a public lecture by Tracie McMillan, Wesleyan’s 2014 Koeppel Journalism Fellow. The talk – on Food as a Social Issue – will be Tuesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. in Downey 113.

Upcoming StartingBloc Institutes: Boston and New York City

StartingBloc seeks the next generation of Social Innovators! For over eight years, StartingBloc has helped social innovators address the most pressing global challenges of our time by giving them the skills and the tools they need to maximize their impact. Our signature leadership development program, the StartingBloc Fellowship exposes young leaders to new models for achieving social impact. The Fellowship…

Hunger Banquet (4/23)

How many times have you heard the phrase “I’m starving!” before going to eat dinner at Usdan? Is that what hunger really looks like? What about on a global scale? Attend the Hunger Banquet–an interactive simulation of global inequality related to food, hunger, and income. Upon entering the event, each attendee is assigned an income bracket—low, middle, or…

Tools for Responsible Global Engagement Webinar (4/24)

From our busy friends at Unite for Sight: On Thursday, April 24, 4-5pm Eastern Time, Unite For Sight’s Global Health University will host a “Tools for Responsible Engagement” webinar.  The webinar will include guidance and advice from five panelists, as well as ample opportunity to ask the speakers questions about responsible global engagement for students and professionals.  Learn about…

Become an Impact Advocate with Impact Network

  Impact Network is a US-based non-profit organization that provides technology-based education solutions to children in rural Zambia. Impact Network is currently recruiting for the Impact Advocates program. This program provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience running an advocacy campaign and developing and executing a fundraising project. The program is also a great way…