Diana Bender-Bier

Intern Summer, Fall 2018

Diana is a recent graduate of Emory University with degrees in Biology and Comparative Literature. She grew up in Rockville, MD and began her advocacy work in her middle school years lobbying for safe international road travel (ASIRT), continued in high school as she served as one of the three Maryland delegates at the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment, and in college she served as a philanthropy chair and legislator in her student government. After her first year of college, Diana interned for So What Else?, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping children from inner city D.C. healthy, happy, and safe. After that, she was inspired to work with Atlanta’s homeless population through sandwich drives with Atlanta Community Food Bank, discussions with Gateway Center residents and volunteers, trips with nonprofits that grew produce for homeless shelters in Atlanta and that provided outdoor activities for children in inner city Atlanta. She also has a passion for teaching, and has taught children ages 2 to 12. She is interested in international development, poverty (access to water, food, and shelter), nutrition, and youth education. She also has an interest in cancer biology research and treatment accessibility. She values inclusivity and accessibility!