Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern: Lizzie Geiger
What is your hometown?
Antigo, WI
Where are you attending college and what is your major?
I am in my fourth year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and am studying Community and Nonprofit Leadership.
What excites you about interning at Make-A-Wish® Minnesota?
Everything! I love the mission of Make-A-Wish, and the commitment at Make-A-Wish Minnesota to creating an inclusive and intentional space within our organization. I am excited for the learning opportunities this internship will bring, the contributions I will be able to make, and the community I get to work with.
If you could pick one job to do forever (and be guaranteed all the money you need), what job would it be?
I would like to practice employment law and litigation, specifically representing employees in discrimination, harassment, and retaliation suits, while simultaneously working for a nonprofit consulting firm that advises different nonprofits on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. These are both jobs that I really want to do in life!
If you could be a Disney® character, who would you be and why?
I would be Minnie Mouse, because she is my niece’s favorite and it would make her so happy to have Minnie Mouse show up to visit!
If you were granted a wish, what would it be?
To go paragliding in the Swiss Alps.
What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
I wear crocs almost every day – even in winter!
Volunteer Services Intern: Megan Sullivan
What is your hometown?
My hometown is Glenview, IL.
Where are you attending college and what is your major?
I am attending college at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and am majoring in Communications and Dance.
What excites you about interning at Make-A-Wish® Minnesota?
I am excited about interning at Make-A-Wish because of the connections and impact I will help to make with children through my work. Bringing a positive light to someone's day makes me happy.
If you could pick one job to do forever (and be guaranteed all the money you need), what job would it be?
If I could pick one job to do forever, it would be running an organization that impacts the lives of children, whether that is through a non-profit organization or through my second major, dance.
If you could be a Disney® character, who would you be and why?
If I could be a Disney character, I would be Rapunzel because I love her positive and upbeat energy and have loved her since I was little.
If you were granted a wish, what would it be?
If I were granted a wish, I would wish to go on a trip to Europe with all of my friends because I think having an experience like that with people I love would bring a lot of joy to me.
What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
Something about me that people would be surprised to know is that I was in the Joffrey Ballet Nutcracker when I was 9 years old and wanted to be a professional dancer for a large amount of my childhood.