Several International Studies alums and current students have recently joined the staff of the Office of Sustainability here at the College of Charleston. We applaud them for their ability to think globally, while acting locally!
(content borrowed from the Office of Sustainability website)
SYLVIE BAELE, Volunteer Intern
Sylvie is a native of Charleston and grew up on Johns Island, a place she is glad to call home. Her love of creative agriculture and fresh, organic produce stems from her upbringing and experiences there, and College has only intensified her passions. Sylvie is appreciative of the resources offered by attending the College, and enjoys working on independent and group projects pertaining to issues of social and environmental justice both on and off campus. Some of her interests within the realm of sustainability include: food security, urban agriculture, aquaponics, bicycles, event-planning, and empowering others through engagement in expressive collective actions. Sylvie currently works at the Trek Bike Store in Mt. Pleasant. After completing her undergraduate studies in International Studies (European concentration) and Environmental Studies in December 2014, she intends to enter the MES program at the College of Charleston.
DAN CARNEY, Volunteer Intern
Dan Carney is currently a senior at the College double majoring in Political Science and International Studies. Originally from Winthrop, Massachusetts Dan graduated in 2010 from Portsmouth Abbey School in Portsmouth, RI. Dan recently returned from Havana, Cuba where he spent time studying Political Science courses and gaining a deeper cultural understanding of the nation. Dan is excited to return to the States and work with the Office of Sustainability this summer.
BRITTON HOLMES, Volunteer Intern
Britton Holmes is a rising junior at the College of Charleston pursuing a double major in International Studies and Spanish. Originally from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Britton spent her last semester studying abroad in Havana, Cuba and recently returned from a six-week road trip across the US in a VW Eurovan, hitting most of our national parks. She looks forward to using her time as a Social Media Intern with the Office of Sustainability this summer as a learning experience. Britton enjoys using all five of the major senses, particularly sight, taste, and sound, and is passionate about good people, good food, good music, good views, traveling, sunsets, flowers, and the ocean.
OLIVIA COHEN, Media Coordinator
Olivia Cohen is a rising junior from Columbus, GA. For the past year, she has worked with the Office as a communications intern, assisting with social media and building the Office’s online presence. In addition, she is an editor for Synergies, a regional sustainability publication sponsored by the Office of Sustainability. A double major in Political Science and International Studies, Olivia hopes to pursue a career in international development and sometimes hopes to open a bakery.
COLLEEN SULLIVAN, Assistant Internship Coordinator
Colleen graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in International Studies with a concentration in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, as well as a minor in Environmental Studies. Originally from Mendham, New Jersey, Colleen has worked both with the Office of Sustainability and the Center of Civic Engagement. Colleen is currently working with the office as the Assistant Intern Coordinator. Colleen is passionate about connecting higher education and sustainability through student leadership. In her spare time she enjoys all activities outdoors, hummus, traveling, and surrounding herself with good people.
