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Internship Career and Leadership Workshop 2025
Welcome, interns, to the Career and Leadership Workshop!
This workshop is a key component of your internship program, offering a week-long opportunity to expand your knowledge of various career fields while honing your leadership skills. Throughout the week, you will join fellow interns in showcasing the outcomes of your summer projects through presentations.
You’ll also have the chance to connect with industry professionals through engaging panel discussions, skill-building sessions, and interactive activities. This workshop is designed to enrich your experience and evaluate the program’s impact—celebrating successes and identifying opportunities for future improvement.
We hope you make the most of your time in Washington, DC. Take advantage of this incredible networking opportunity, and don’t forget to have fun!

Click to meet the interns: HBCUI    Mosaics    internXL    LHIP    GOGA

You can see recorded Livestream Events via Microsoft Teams Links -
August 5, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. EST - NPS Internship Career and Leadership Workshop

August 6, 2:00-4:30 p.m. EST- Art Culture Presentations: LHIP/HBCUI
 

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Thursday March 13, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
The Career Panel aims to speak to panelists in public service with the federal government. It is structured to provide a comprehensive view of career trajectories. The session would feature three panelists at different career stages: beginning, mid, and late-career. Each panelist would share insights and experiences pertinent to their career stage, offering a well-rounded perspective on public service.
Beginning Career Panelist: This individual, relatively new to the federal workforce, would discuss entry-level experiences, the transition from academia to professional life, initial challenges, and the strategies used to navigate and establish themselves within the public sector.
Mid-Career Panelist: This panelist, with several years of experience, would provide insights into career development, progression within the federal government, the importance of mentorship, work-life balance, and the pursuit of specialized roles or leadership positions.
Experienced-Career Panelist: A seasoned professional, this panelist would reflect on their experience in public service. They would share tips for career sustainability, the evolution of the federal landscape, and advice for those considering a career in public service.

The session, moderated by a Mosaics alumnus, would encourage active engagement through a Q&A segment where interns could ask questions tailored to each career stage.

Moderators
avatar for Will Tsai

Will Tsai

Moderator (former MIS), National Park Service Interpretive Park Ranger at Yosemite
I have worked for the NPS for the last 2 and a half years. I got my start in the park service through the Mosaics In Science internship program back in 2021. Through Mosaics I had an amazing opportunity to work at Rocky Mountain National Park where I was using GIS to collect data... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Amani Canada

Amani Canada

Outdoor Recreation Planner - GIS Coordinator – Lands Specialist, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
avatar for Isha M. Renta López

Isha M. Renta López

Research Transitions and Evaluations Lead, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Weather Program Office
Isha Renta is a Physical Scientist for NOAA's Weather Program Office (WPO). Prior to joining WPO, Isha was a Management and Program Analyst at the Office of Science Support leading the NOAA Science Council and R&D Enterprise Committee teams. While there, Isha served as the advisor... Read More →
avatar for Ray Sauvajot

Ray Sauvajot

Associate Director of the Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate, National Park Service
Dr. Ray Sauvajot is the Associate Director of the Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate for the U.S. National Park Service. Ray provides leadership and oversight for natural resource programs, supports and guides parks on complex natural resource issues, and represents... Read More →

Thursday March 13, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Yates Auditorium U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St NW, Washington, DC 20240
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