The Flood Center provides internships to undergraduate students who are interested in addressing issues of equity, access, and opportunity in education. Through Flood Center internships, students interested in the non-profit sector are provided professional, learning, and networking experiences across our program areas. These opportunities allow the Flood Center to prepare the next generation of non-profit professionals, and continue to diversify the profession.
2024 Flood Center Interns
Darryl Joseph (DJ)
Summer 2024 Intern
Darryl Joseph, a 19-year-old student at Fayetteville State University, majors in Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship and has earned Chancellor’s List Honors for his academic excellence. A graduate of Fuquay-Varina High School, where he played varsity football, Darryl now dedicates his time to mentoring youth, demonstrating his commitment to community service. He has 4 siblings. In his free time, he enjoys sports and playing video games, balancing his studies and hobbies with a passion for personal and professional growth.
DJ’s internship is sponsored by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation’s Non-Profit Internship Program.
Lekira Moore, a native of Raleigh, NC, embarked on her academic journey after graduating from Broughton High School in 2019, eagerly anticipating her collegiate career at NC A&T State University. In 2023, Lekira graduated with honors, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies.
Throughout her educational and personal endeavors, Lekira developed a deep passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I), striving to ensure equitable representation. This commitment led her to join the High School Voices of Color Group during and after high school, facilitating a safe space for students of color to address their concerns and advocate for their success regardless of socioeconomic background.
During her undergraduate years, Lekira established Project Purpose, which promotes mental health and well-being in her community. In addition to community efforts, Lekira mentored other students through the Big Brother Big Sister program and various other mentoring opportunities to provide guidance and support in their academic and personal endeavors. She is pursuing her Master of Public Administration at UNC-Chapel Hill, focusing on D.E.I and Educational Equity within the Non-profit and Local Government sector.
LeKira internship is organized through the Master of Public Administration Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill.
LeKira Moore
Summer 2024 Intern
Jackson Streit
Summer 2024 Intern
“Hey! My name is Jackson Streit, and I’m a sophomore undergraduate at Duke University, although I’m initially from Austin, TX. At Duke, I study public policy, psychology, and education. In particular, I study the intersectionality between the three, where policy-making in education reinforces systems of inequality. I hope to combat the underlying political rhetoric and complex policy challenges that have contributed to this inequality in education. I have begun this journey through my work with the foster care system, where I seek to uplift the voices of foster children through non-profit work and research, and through Jumpstart, where I mentor and build relationships with children in low-income classrooms. At the Dudley Flood Center, I look forward to continuing my journey of legal and policy exploration, and I hope to contribute to their vital work in improving educational opportunities for all.”
Evelin’s internship is sponsored by the Southern Education Foundation through its Southern Education Leadership Initiative.
Previous Interns
Selena Collins
Selena Collins served as a summer intern for 2023 at the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity. She is a North Carolina native and went through K-12 in the Guilford County Public School System. She’s currently a sophomore BN Duke scholar at Duke University. She plans to major in history, minor in education, and get a certificate in documentary studies. Through her studies, she hopes to create a foundation for a career as an educator and an advocate for education policy. During her time over the summer, she hopes to become more informed and involved in the fight for education equity in North Carolina and support the Dudley Flood Center in whatever capacity she can be helpful.
Selena’s internship is sponsored by the Benjamin N. Duke Scholarship Program
Evelin Ortiz-Munoz
I am Evelin Ortiz-Munoz, a first-generation Latinx student from Siler City, North Carolina. In the fall, I will be entering my second year at UNC Chapel Hill where I am majoring in public policy with a minor in journalism. Since high school, I have volunteered with various non-profits in my community. Witnessing the dedication of these non-profits has motivated me to further work toward providing proper information and resources to marginalized groups. I hope to continue building onto my experience in the non-profit sector and look forward to contributing to the Dudley Flood Center’s vision of a high-quality, equitable education for every student in North Carolina.
Evelin’s internship is sponsored by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation through its Non-Profit Internship Program.
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If you are interested in sponsoring internship opportunities please contact Dr. Deanna Townsend-Smith.