Maleika Stewart has entered a space where it’s rare to see people from her background. The HBCU grad has become the first participant to complete a unique internship program between the non-governmental organization (NGO) Mercy Corps and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for graduates from minority-serving institutions.
The Spelman College graduate worked as a Knowledge Management intern in Liberia, where she was the go-to person in their communication efforts. Her work increased enrollment and attendance for vulnerable and underserved children.
“The most invaluable takeaway was the introduction to the sector,” Stewart told BLACK ENTERPRISE …