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2022 Rose Silverman Fellows

Lauren Doyle

Lauren Doyle
BA International Studies (International Security, Norms, and Cooperation) ‘23

Perseus Strategies, LLC

“Being supported financially to move out to D.C. and participate in this fellowship without financial worry helped me reach a clear decision about pursuing my masters of social work in the fall of 2023. This decision gives me the direction necessary to submit applications to various social work programs including the University of Michigan’s School of Social Work this semester. I am forever grateful for being given the opportunity to work with Perseus. This experience has gotten me closer to pursuing a career that is fulfilling to me and aligns with my desires to help others in a way that also gives me a sense of community. I feel that my education in International Studies, particularly in international human rights and human security, has prepared me well for the pursuit of social work. I love learning about legal systems and making them more accessible to all people, but as I enter my senior year at Michigan I feel that my education very reasonably translates to social work practice. I feel passionate about incorporating my human rights education into a domestic context through social work. Without the support of PICS and the Donia Human Rights Center, I would not have reached such a definitive conclusion about my post-graduate path.”

Emmanuel Orozco Castellanos

Emmanuel Orozco Castellanos
BA International Studies (International Security, Norms, and Cooperation); minor, Translation Studies and Latin American and Caribbean Studies ‘22

Perseus Strategies, LLC

“The International Human Rights Fellowship constituted a foundational opportunity in my undergraduate career. This internship enabled me to deepen my knowledge and sharpen the skills I have acquired through my PICS education. This experience was as challenging as it was rewarding, and I have become much more confident in my ability to launch a human rights career. I now have substantiative and direct exposure to the field of international human rights under my belt, and I also possess crucial skills, technical expertise, and a better understanding of the field. Certainly, this outstanding professional experience will open the door to equally worthwhile opportunities. What once seemed an idealistic career path to me now feels tangible and within reach. Working at Perseus Strategies allowed me to contribute to the organization’s exciting mission of supporting human rights defenders and standing up for justice, and I would love to continue this type of work. I cannot think of a more purposeful job, and this was only possible because of the logistical and financial support of PICS and the Donia Human Rights Center. I can guarantee you that the noble work of Perseus Strategies transforms lives and, sometimes, it even saves lives. If I was able to engage in this type of outstanding advocacy, it was in part because of you. Thank you for supporting this dream of mine.”

Eli Pollak
BA International Studies ‘25
Internship with The Samburu Project

My internship was with an organization called The Samburu Project. Since 2005, The Samburu Project has built 137 wells around the entire region, working alongside communities to provide clean, safe working water for the people there. What motivated me to want to work with this organization is that once they build a well, the work is not finished. The availability of water is subsequently used to promote health, education, gender equality, and sustainability.

Because of this Fellowship, I am returning to the University of Michigan with more passion for my studies and, I hope, perspectives that can enrich my classroom experiences and discussions. I am going to build upon this internship experience with formal coursework this fall in African politics and development and international economic