Mel Quigley, Organizational Studies
Every summer, The Michael J. Fox Foundation acquires a talented pool of interns who lend their skills to our mission to cure Parkinson's, and benefit from the chance to witness day-to-day operations at a fast-paced nonprofit.
This summer, MJFF’s Communication’s Intern, Sahirah Johnson, sat down with her fellow interns at the Foundation to ask a few questions for the Fox Feed blog. Check out our Q&A with Mel Quigley, a junior at University of Michigan, to hear about her experiences interning with Team Fox.
Think of a fun fact about yourself for the blog.
I’m half Armenian on my mom’s side, and I traveled to Armenia on a service trip when I was 16 years old. It was a life-changing experience that I’ll always cherish.
What advice would you give to other interns?
Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new and be inspired, so soak it all in (especially in weekly staff meetings). And don’t hesitate to ask questions — it’s a great way to make the most of your internship experience!
What project are you most enjoying working on?
I’m very fortunate to be interning with MJFF during such an exciting year for Team Fox. With Tour de Fox underway, I’ve been working closely with Shari, one of the Team Fox Officers, in preparation for upcoming Tour events. I’ve been reaching out to Tour de Fox participants in order to welcome them to the program, provide them with important information, and acknowledge their incredible fundraising efforts and support. I’ve also enjoyed writing blog posts about amazing Team Fox members and campaigns.
What is the one thing you hope to take away from your internship at MJFF?
I hope to take away the spirit of determination, enthusiasm and passion that I’ve seen in the employees of MJFF.
Outside of the internship, what is one thing on your summer agenda?
There are still parts of NYC that I wish to explore before the summer ends, so that should keep me busy! I’m also looking forward to a weekend trip to Florida before heading back to school.