Rocky has taught me that leadership requires action and taking responsibility. My experiences in the Policy Research Shop and as a First-Year Fellow taught me that to be a leader, I would have to be the one always willing to work the hardest. Teaching me that leadership requires action has been very valuable, and helped me in many other aspects during my time at Dartmouth.
[more]
The Rockefeller Center congratulates the following members of the Class on 2017 on their selection into the First-Year Fellow program, and acknowledges the First-Year Fellow mentors, whose dedication and support make this program possible.
[more]
My Rocky experiences are all intertwined, they truly have built upon one another, and I know for a fact I would not be the same person without them. Next year I will be teaching special education in New York City as a part of the Teach For America program. Rocky gave me the confidence to accept this position.
[more]
The Rockefeller Center has constantly supported my academic, extracurricular, and personal pursuits – from the Public Policy minor, to Rockefeller Leadership Fellows, to Rockefeller Mini-grants for Link Up. At Rocky I gained a space to reflect upon my various experiences and think critically about how I want to grow as a leader.
[more]
My work at Rocky has played an important role in making me feel confident in my leadership and facilitation skills. These skills will continue to drive me towards my intended career as a teacher, where effective facilitation will be key in bringing out the best in all of my students.
[more]