Summer 2019 Tell us about yourself: I am a rising junior at Emory University, majoring in Physics and Computer Science. Originally from Germany, I have been living in the UK for the past 10 years but have always wanted to go to college in the US for the broad liberal arts education. So far it definitely … Read more
Summer 2019 Tell us about yourself: I am a Junior at Kennesaw Mountain High School and am enrolled in the Dual Enrollment program at Kennesaw State University. I enjoy reading, writing, baking, and watching history documentaries in my free time. I’m always trying new things, whether it’s a new restaurant or a new hobby or even … Read more
Communications Intern ProfileSummer 2017 About Clara: I grew up in Paris, France then Moved to Durham, England to study Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Durham University. Having family in the States, I enjoy spending time here and I am fascinated by the singularity of American politics and American culture, particularly because the actions of the United … Read more
Summer 2017 Tell us about yourself: I’m a student at Emory University and moved to Atlanta from Bogota, Colombia. I am a physics major and will be entering my third year on campus. For the last two years in Atlanta, I have been integrating myself within the sustainable community that exists in the city. As I … Read more
Communications Intern ProfileSummer 2017 Tell us about yourself: I was born in South Korea and came to the U.S. to study when I was sixteen years old. I am currently in the third year at Emory and studying media studies as my primary major. I have appreciated my opportunity to work for CPF throughout this … Read more
Project Learning Garden schools Leah worked with:Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy middle school, APSCrawford Long Middle APSGrove Park Elementary, APS What is your motivation to work with school gardens?Understanding the struggle children face when lacking adequate nutrition or craving the junk food that advertisements surround them with, Leah is inspired by the success … Read more
Project Learning Garden schools Bang worked with:Drew Charter, AtlantaMLK Middle, APSBeecher Hills, APS In September 2015, we began our second year as a FoodCorps Service Site. Working alongside educators and community leaders, our FoodCorps service members partner with Project Learning Garden (PLG) schools to help teachers bring their schools garden to life. Most often, you will … Read more
About Noah:I was born and raised in East Tennessee, about an hour south of Knoxville in a small town named Townsend. I attend Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, reading, and playing golf. I was interested in interning at a non-profit organization that does meaningful work and would … Read more
About Jonathan:I was born and raised in Atlanta, and I attend North Carolina A&T State University as a second year, Mechanical Engineer. I was assigned to work for Captain Planet Foundation through the TAG Internships Program. During my internship, I was predominantly organizing and sorting a wide range of digital files between the foundation’s collective drive … Read more