While this may not be my first experience as a mentee, being a mentee for Sarah Curcio, the founder and owner of Sarah Social Strategy, has been especially rewarding and fulfilling. I am a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University’s Advertising and Public Relations program. Known for its experiential learning-based model and common “flipped classroom” teaching style, I consider myself privileged to have spent the last several semesters practicing the skills I learned t

Discover my experience in the WIN Mentorship Program, where I’m gaining real-world business experience through market research, professional networking, mentorship, and hands-on projects with inspiring women in business.

My experience as a mentee with Mirakul Moments has been a great opportunity for me to learn, grow, and improve my skills. Throughout this experience, my mentor, Nasya, has helped me learn more about professional communication, social media, and content creation. One of the biggest things I have learned is the importance of professional communication. Whether it is asking questions, responding to feedback, meeting deadlines, or keeping others updated, good communication is an

When you first think of the word mentor, what do yo think of? For me I think of someone in your field who’s successful, encouraging, busy, and kind of stern. Everyone has their own idea of what a good mentor is because everyone has different end goals. Different people want to learn different things and use them in ways that may or may not be the same, so a mentor has a different meaning for certain people. When I heard that in the WIN program, I would be getting a mentor I w

Supportive network of women holding hands About 2 weeks ago, I was able to gain a meaningful new mentorship with my mentor, Allegra Jackson. My first impression of her was great! My mentor makes me feel comfortable to ask questions and be vulnerable about any challenges I may face. Since we are in the same area, we can have a hands-on learning experience, which makes me look forward to the partnership. As a mentee and a mentor, we can learn from each other, which excites me

By Daniela Zehnder As a college student getting ready for graduation, I have grown to realize that growth in your career, especially in the early stages, is never solely an individual effort. While the effort you put into growing your skills and your network is the driving force of success, it is never the only force. Mentors can appear at any point in your life, whether it be a professor in one of your classes or a boss you encounter at an internship, and the impact remains

Mentorship Experience Starting my first internship has been an exciting and meaningful step for me. When I joined WIN, I was both nervous and excited because I had never had a social media internship. I was excited to start this new journey, meet new people, gain real experience, and develop my skills in social media and marketing! Meeting My Mentor One of the things I was most excited about was finding out who my mentor would be. Before our first Zoom meeting, I was a little

How My Journey Began For the past few months I have had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Women Into Networking mentorship program, where I was paired with Nasya Shepard and Mirakul Moments. As a Communications Studies student at James Madison University, I have always been interested in storytelling, connecting with others, and finding creative ways to share messages. This mentorship experience allowed me to take those interests and apply them in a real world

Hi everyone! I’m Daniela, and I am very excited to start this program and learn more about your organization! I’m a rising senior at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, and while looking for internships for the summer, it was also really important to me to find a position that would introduce me to more than just professional experience. I found that in the WIN community, and I am very excited to begin working in such a women-centered organization! I’m currently majori

Hey, I'm Ailynn Jones. Storytelling has always been at the center of everything I do. It just took me a while to realize digital marketing was part of that story. As a recent graduate from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette who studied animation and creative writing, I’m currently on a journey of exploring marketing in the digital space. Yes, it was strange pivoting away from animation close to graduation, but the more I sat with it, the more it made sense. Figuring out

“I’m excited to continue my educational and professional journey as one of WIN’s newest social media marketing interns.” A Little About Me Some people reach their destination in a straight line. I’ve taken a few detours, and it has given me a world of perspective. My name is LeAnne Crouse (as mentioned in the title), I'm twenty-two years old, and a senior at Bloomsburg University. My major is Business Administration, specializing in Management, and minoring in PR and Strategi

WIN Intern, Adanya Bell Who Am I? Hello! My name is Adanya Bell, and I am your new WIN Intern! I am currently a graduating senior attending Clark Atlanta University with a concentration in Marketing. I am from Clayton County, Georgia. Digital marketing is an innovative industry that I want to experience! I would describe myself as open-minded, organized, and creative. My strengths are adaptability, communication, problem-solving, and determination. In comparison, my weakne

WINtern, Madison Francis About Me Hi, my name is Madison. I am a senior at the City College of New York, majoring in advertising and public relations with a minor in journalism and women and gender studies. So far, I have had three internships. I have worked as a communications, social/digital media, and virtual and events intern. My past internships helped solidify my interest in working with community-facing organizations. I am interested in pursuing a career in PR coordin

Intern at WIN, Angel Lopez. About Me: Hi everyone! My name is Angel Lopez, and I'm from Johnson City, Tennessee. I'm a current WINtern at Women in Networking. I am currently a marketing student with a strong interest in social media, branding, and digital marketing. I enjoy creating content, learning about what helps businesses grow online, and finding creative ways to connect with people through social media. One of my biggest goals is to continue building my knowledge of di

Hello I’m Lena Bryant one of the newest WINterns here at Women in Networking and I’m so excited to be apart of this internship and mentorship! After learning about WIN and all the work that they do, I knew it was an organization that I wanted to be a part of. Over the next couple of months, I look forward to everything that I will learn during this time and excited to see how I will transform. I am so grateful for this opportunity, and I think that I will thrive in this envir

Amongst a group of ambitious peers, I am proud to introduce myself as one of Women into Networking’s WINterns of the summer 2026 cohort. Beginning with my personal elevator pitch, my name is Haley Norton, a recent Grand Valley State University Advertising and Public Relations (GVSU) graduate, proudly earning my four-year degree at twenty years old this year. I had my first taste of “a college environment” during my junior year of high school, when I began earning college cred

WINTERN- Lanie Dando About Me! Hi! My name is Lanie Dando, and I'm a current WINtern for Women Into Networking. I’m a rising senior at James Madison University and I'm majoring in Communication Studies. I was born and raised in Arlington Virginia, and have lived there my whole life. I will be graduating in the Spring of 2027, and I’m so incredibly excited to see what's to come! Outside of School Outside of school, I like to spend time traveling, exploring the outdoors, and

Margarita Ivshina - WIN Intern About Me Hello! My name is Margarita Ivshina. I am 25 years old, originally from Russia, and I moved to the United States in 2022 to pursue my career goals and continue my education. I currently work remotely as a Social Media Manager and Designer for a digital marketing agency, where I create engaging content, develop creative campaign ideas, and manage content across multiple social media platforms. I also work part-time as a video editor for

Cheri Allen is a Soulful Strategist, Transformation Catalyst, and The DIVA Whisperer of @CHOICE Coaching | Consulting LLC. Chéri is where unapologetic ambition meets embodied grace. A powerhouse master credentialed coach, sum ma cum laude graduate who climbed from teen mom to federal management official to solopreneur, with 3,500+ coaching hours under her belt. She now positions soul-stretching DIVAs to architect a life where their wealth, their power, and their worth harmoni

Ernise Cummings is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Secret Miracles, Inc. This non-profit organization is committed to empowering students particularly those attending Title I schools through college preparation, career exposure, entrepreneurship education, and mentorship. Ernise's nonprofit mission was born in the real pressure of parenting. As a single mother raising three children in New Orleans, she wasn't just trying to "get by" she was trying to ensure her kid