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.

2014 Legislative Leadership Series featuring Speaker of the House Brendan Sharkey

Date: March 28, 2014 Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Location: Inn at Middletown Register Online The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce is holding a special meeting with Speaker Brendan Sharkey. Speaker Sharkey will visit with Chamber members to discuss the 2014 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly.  The Chamber’s Board of Directors and…

Remote Internship with NEARI School

Brought to us by Joceleyn Schur, whose brother Dustin Schur ’07 recommended us, here is a great opportunity for a remote internship! No experience is necessary, and feel free to contact Jocelyn at SchurConsultations@gmail.com with questions: Join our Team! Schur Consultations consists of a small number of part-time staff. A much larger number of supporters/advisers generously give…

Climate Justice Conference of Solutions (4/12)

Evan Weber ’13 is returning to Wesleyan as the president of U.S. Climate Plan to hold a conference on climate change! Check out Weber’s Q & A on Wesconnect and register now to take part in what is sure to be an incredible event: Climate Justice Conference of Solutions WHEN:Saturday, April 12th, 2014 8:30am – 5pm…

Cardinal Internship Deadlines: Maji Safi, Ascend Learning, LIFT and more

Analyst, Cambridge Advisory Group: Cambridge Advisory Group is the second-largest privately held actuarial and benefits firm in the United States, providing services on qualified and non-qualified health and welfare benefits. Cambridge works for more than 40 Fortune 200 companies as well as several State and Federal regulators and agencies. We provide consulting services on both retirement, and health…

Apply to Become a 40 Chances Fellow for $150k in Funding (5/31)

40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World If you had the resources to accomplish something great in the world, what would you do? Legendary investor Warren Buffett posed this challenge to his son in 2006, when he announced he was leaving the bulk of his fortune to philanthropy. Howard G. Buffett set out to help…

Become a Laureate Global Fellow with YouthActionNet (applications due 3/16)

A program of the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet pursues a bold mission: to strengthen and scale up the impact of youth-led social ventures around the world. Through its local and global initiatives, YouthActionNet provides training, mentoring, funding, advocacy, and networking opportunities to social entrepreneurs, ages 18 to 29, who have pioneered solutions to urgent global challenges.…

Get an International Internship with Omprakash EdGE (rolling application)

Omprakash EdGE provides extensive online training and personalized mentorship to individuals who are volunteering within the Omprakash network in 41 countries of autonomous international grassroots social projects. Apply today! Omprakash Mission: Omprakash creates transformative educational experiences by connecting grassroots social impact organizations around the world with an audience of volunteers, donors, and classrooms that can learn from and support…

Inspired Teacher Certification Program (applications due 3/14)

Through a 24-month residency program, Inspired Teaching Fellows are prepared for successful and sustainable careers as teachers and changemakers in Washington, DC while earning a DC teaching license and a Master of Arts in Teaching. The Inspired Teacher Certification Program is rooted in the belief that teachers, as Instigators of Thought, can be changemakers in…

Byron Fellowship (applications due 3/29)

  The Byron Fellowship is an interdisciplinary course in leadership and community development that uniquely engages participants through place-based learning in Indiana and North Carolina. Each Byron Fellowship program is available to undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates. Apply by March 29 for priority review. Mission The mission of the Byron Fellowship is to inspire leaders of the emerging generation to engage…

Clean Water Solutions Virtual Info Session (3/11 at 7p)

Clean Water Solutions Virtual Information Session Tuesday, March 11 7:00p-8:00p  Learn how you can make a sustainable impact taking on the global water crisis through a life-changing, eye-opening three week Ghana experience. The CWS Fellowship Program is a three-week volunteer trip in Northern Region Ghana. You’ll learn about the water crisis while making a significant,…