Intern Corner
DUIT welcomes interns to our team in an environment that is inviting, respectful and inclusive. We are committed to providing opportunities that encourage professional growth.
Charis Lawson
Charis is a former DUIT intern and part-time blogger who received her bachelor’s degree in Literary Arts and Communication Technology with a minor in History. She is a native of Washington D.C... Charis believes that the people are the center of the DUIT organization, and she has created beneficial relationships. Her response to the DUIT environment is that “It is so influential and encouraging to know that this type of environment is out there and that they exist”. Outside of DUIT, Charis has a passion for people and is very social and supportive. She volunteers with her school to inspire youth to become politically active in the community. A fun fact about Charis is that her favorite ice cream flavor is Birthday Cake Remix from Cold Stone Creamery.
Eric Weissert
Eric is a former DUIT intern who received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He is a native of Pennsylvania. As an intern, Eric assisted with recruitment and candidate searches. On behalf of DUIT, Eric stated, “DUIT it is a great company. For the short amount of time that I have been working here, I can see that this is a family-oriented company and they care for all their employees... DUIT has impacted my life by giving me the opportunity to develop in a professional environment and will help with my resume throughout my professional life”. Some fun facts about Corey are that he has two younger brothers, his favorite ice cream is Raspberry Cheesecake, and he has a passion for Philly sports and violins; in which he has been playing since the fourth grade.
Micaela Feldi
Micaela is a former DUIT intern who received her bachelor’s degree in Molecular Cellular Biology. Her time at DUIT consisted of finding and contacting candidates. In response to DUIT, Miceala remembers her intern experience through stating “I love the family friendly atmosphere. My experience at DUIT will help me with the rest of my life. I also like my co-workers and the Christian environment... DUIT has impacted my life because the community listens and supports its employees. I witnessed how generous and kind the company is, and I am thankful that I was hired”. Fun facts about Miceala are that she wants to become a doctor and her passion is basketball, friends, volunteering, and research. She is also working on a community-based research proposal for Johns Hopkins and her favorite ice-cream is Mint Chocolate Chip.
Helena
Helena is a former intern at DUIT from Woodbridge, Virginia. She graduated from Western School of Technology and Environmental Science. As a summer intern, Helena contacted potential candidates, assisted with recruitment and collaborated with other interns to create an employee handbook for DUIT. Her remarks of DUIT state “I am proud to work at DUIT because of the warm and welcoming atmosphere. At DUIT, everyone makes sure you are comfortable regardless of your position. I am thankful for DUIT because my job as a summer intern allowed for me to get a professional experience. At DUIT I have been able to gain experience with professional work environment and experience with technology”. Some fun facts about Helena are that she would love to visit Dubai and her favorite childhood memory was watching her grandmother meet her birth mother and traveling to California where she got to meet some of her cousins.
Adria Council
Adria is a current summer intern at DUIT who began as a spring intern. Adria is a recent graduate from Stevenson University who received her degree in Business Information Systems. Adria participated in a website development project for DUIT alongside completing candidate resumes and candidate recruitment. To reflect, she states “DUIT is very supportive and hands-on. When working here I feel that I receive the best of both worlds. This means I not only get to experience a great working environment but I also learn more about myself and how to apply myself in a team environment such as DUIT. At DUIT, I have been able to build relationships, learn effective communication, and work on an amazing project as a team that will lead to the future success of DUIT. I believe my work efforts are valued here and I am grateful to be a part of this opportunity”. Some fun facts about Adria are that she is a food-lover and enjoys music. She is also very creative and loves arts and crafts during her spare time. Lastly, her favorite ice cream is Cookies and Cream.
Corey Schulman
Corey is a former DUIT intern that attends University of Maryland Baltimore County, studying Applied Statistics with a minor in Economics. At his time at DUIT, Corey participated in the website development project for DUIT as well as assisting with candidate resumes and recruitment. Corey believes “DUIT represents a positive work-environment where there is nothing but continuous guidance. There is a great balance of work and it’s comforting to know that I can always ask for help when needed. My DUIT experience has been awesome and I received support from my supervisors and team members every step of the way. I also enjoyed the spontaneity of the office and there was never a dull moment!” Corey plans to become an Actuarial, Census Bureau, or Data Analyst with a dream to pursue Sports Analytics. Some fun facts about Corey are that he is a huge Maryland sports teams' fan and he loves skiing.
