“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

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

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

The mentor/mentee bond is a powerful relationship dynamic which can be easily applied to the professional world. A professional mentor relationship is between a student or early career employee (the mentee) and an employee who has years of experience in the field (the mentor). The mentor provides the mentee with professional advice which helps the mentee develop their career, but a mentor/mentee relationship isn't just beneficial to the mentee. It's an equal partnership which

Allegra Jackson, founder and business coach with Women Into Networking. Source: Women Into Networking website Mentorship Mentorship has played a big role in my professional growth. As a WINtern with Women Into Networking, I was lucky to learn from Allegra Jackson, who is a founder, business coach, and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience. Her advice about business and personal development has really shaped how I think about my future career. Nonlinear Path to Su

About Me Hello everyone, I am Emilia Hege, but you can just call me Millie! I am one of the new WINterns and am so excited to connect with all of you. This is my first time being an Intern, so I am excited to see where this takes me. So a little about me, I am from Baltimore, Maryland, but have lived on Martha's Vineyard, Mass., and in Copenhagen, Denmark. I am a senior at Elon University and intend to graduate in May of this year. I am majoring in Strategic Communications an

Me in Dresden, Germany this summer studying abroad ABOUT ME Hi Everyone and WIN Community! My name is Amy Laudi, and I would love to introduce myself as a new intern working with Sarah and her team on social media, Women Into Networking (WIN). I am currently a senior at the University of Wisconsin--Madison, studying Communication Science and Rhetorical Studies with a certificate in art studio (photography). Planning to graduate this May 2026, I couldn't be more excited about

About Me My name is Hannah Graham, and I am a senior at Southern Connecticut State University studying Journalism with a minor in Public Relations. This year, I am very excited to be starting my first internship with WIN working on their social media intern team and learning more about the world of business communication. I especially love being part of a network of women who want to uplift and encourage one another to pursue their dreams. Public Relations and Publishing Whe

About Me Hello, my name is Jennifer Tharp! I am a WINtern in the Women Into Networking (WIN) Internship Program and currently a junior at Kansas State University, where I am pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. My goal is to apply the skills I gain through both my university education and the WINternship to eventually build my own business within the entertainment industry, creating art that connects with people. My Entert

Who am I? Hello! My name is Ella Lauzen, and I'm the new Communications Intern for Women into Networking in the spring of 2026. I am currently a senior at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, with a major in Communications with a specialization in public relations and a minor in Journalism, expecting to graduate this May. While I entered college not knowing what exact career path I wanted to pursue, I trusted fate to bring me exactly where I needed to be, which is whe

Women into Networking (WIN) is proud to announce an exciting milestone in our organization’s growth—our first-ever university partnerships. As a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through connection, education, and opportunity, this step marks a powerful expansion of our mission and impact. We are thrilled to officially welcome Montclair State University and Emory University as the first universities to join the WIN community. Why This Matters Women often face unique c

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Every future leader starts somewhere, and for many, that journey begins with an internship. Internships provide hands-on training, mentorship, and career-shaping opportunities that classroom learning simply can’t replicate. It helps them to develop and build their skill sets. That’s why we’re launching our Intern Scholarship Fundraiser—and we need your help. Why Your Donation Matters Your contribution doesn’t just fund a scholarship—it removes barriers, creates access, and ch

Welcome to The WIN Connector, our monthly WIN Newsletter in 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to connect, inform, and inspire our community.

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