School of Arts & Humanities
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School of Arts and Humanities
718-960-8675
Carman Hall, Room 259Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Arts and Humanities Experiential Learning Program
Rachael Richardson
B.A. in Theater, Minors in Japanese and Music
Internship: Playwrights Horizons
Through the Experiential Learning Program, I become a student ambassador at Playwrights Horizons. Jacqueline and Natasha took the time to help me revise my résumé and cover letters, carefully tailoring them to showcase my unique skills and experiences. Their guidance not only helped me secure interviews for competitive internships but also boosted my confidence and sharpened my job application skills.”
Tabea Weczerek, M.A. in English
Internship: Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR)
Jackie Weber from the Experiential Learning Program has been incredibly helpful to me as an international student, by assisting me in adapting my résumé to American standards, writing my cover letter, and providing me with internship opportunities that align with my professional interests and aspirations. Looking for an internship in a foreign country, and especially in a big city like New York City, can be overwhelming. That’s why I was very grateful to receive personalized guidance and support from Jackie in finding the right opportunity and managing my application.
Paid Internships
Calling all Arts & Humanities Majors!
STUDENTS! Sign-Up for Arts & Humanities Paid Internships and other Experiential Engagements here.
INDUSTRY PARTNERS! If you are interested in having a Lehman College student intern with you, complete this form here.
Gain professional skills and networking experience with a paid internship while still a student. Having an internship is key to landing a job after graduation!
The Art and Humanities Experiential Learning Program was created in 2023 to address the gap in professional access for students from minoritized communities owing to systematic inequities within institutional spaces. The program assists Lehman College students with majors and minors in the School of Arts and Humanities to secure paid internships while still at college. These paid internships will better prepare students for jobs upon graduation.
Information For Students
Students who sign up for the Arts & Humanities Experiential Learning Program receive intensive year-round guidance on career planning and professional development. While majoring (or minoring) in subjects offered by nine different departments (Art, Africana Studies, English, History, Journalism & Media Studies, Languages & Literatures, Latin American & Latino Studies, Music, Multimedia, Theatre & Dance, and Philosophy), students receive guidance on career preparations specific to their industries and majors.
The program aims to build lasting impactful relationships with employers and organizations who partner with the School to offer internships and experiential learning engagements to our students. The guiding principle of the initiative is to create a holistic learning experience for the students such that off-campus internship engagement is tied to classroom discussions and growth. The program team works closely with faculty and employers to ensure three-way communication that creates a supportive and nurturing environment for our students.
Information For Industry Partners
The School of Arts and Humanities prides itself on having smart, hardworking, and talented students who want to put their education to use helping their communities. As a Hispanic Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman College has one of the most diverse student bodies in the country, and is ranked #4 in U.S. for social mobility. The Experiential Learning Program in the School seeks to work with organizations and employers who value students who bring with them a rich variety of experiences, and who foreground affirmative and equitable initiatives in their hiring practices. Employers who partner with the School of Arts and Humanities can be assured of a meaningful experience which aids their organization’s cultural growth as well as benefitting our students.
Experiential Learning Program Staff

Director of Experiential Learning and Engagements, English

Associate Director of Experiential Learning and Career Planning, English
Student Internship Success
2025 Interns
Adrian Gonzalez | Journalism | Multimedia Center, Lehman College |
Alixia Viniel Payano | English | English Department, Lehman College |
Andrew Sena | Film and TV Studies | The Limitless Company |
Amber Rivers | Journalism | Institutional Advancement, Lehman College |
Amen Dilawar | Multimedia Journalism | Writers at Risk Fellow |
Amina Siddiqui | Film and TV Studies | Lehman College |
Aminata Gueye | Journalism | The United Nations Africa Section PI |
Aminata Gueye | Journalism | English Department, Lehman College |
Andrew Sena | Film and TV Studies | Tech Takes |
Arminta Siddiqui | Multimedia Performing Arts | Playwrights Horizon |
Ashley Soto | English | English Department, Lehman College |
Astride Toh | Media Communication Studies | Study Abroad Office, Queens College |
Astride Toh | Media Communication Studies | Soledad O'Brien Productions |
Belinda Reyes | English | Bronx Music Hall |
Brittany Troncosco | English | NYCPS |
Catherine Herrera | CGI | Michele Brody Assistant |
Chantal Jimenez | English | Literacy Specialist at Elementary School |
Diana Reyes Nunez | English | Office of Enrollment Communications and Technology (Help Hub Coach), Lehman College |
Diana Reyes Nunez | English | Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education |
D'Imari Soto | CGI | BronxNet |
Isamarie Cortes | English | Tiff McNiece Art |
Jada Brown | Film and TV Studies | BronxNet |
Jazmin Acosta | English | Office Of Prestigious Awards, Lehman College |
Jessenia Fajardo | English | Adult Degree Program, Lehman College |
Jodian Brandon | CGI | Journalism and Media Studies Department, Lehman College |
Joey Lojano | CGI | BronxNet |
Jovan Figueroa | Journalism | The Amsterdam News |
Juan De Jesus Melo | Film and TV Studies | Lehman Center for Performing Arts |
Keiwana Grant Floyd | Journalism | Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) |
Kristine McNulty | Multimedia Journalism | BronxNet |
Leah Figueroa Amador | English | English Department, Lehman College |
Leah Bronstein | English | English Department, Lehman College |
Litzy Acosta | Journalism | En Foco Program Intern |
Luis Cruz | Film and TV Studies | The Center for Puerto Rican Studies |
Maougnon Sagbohan | Media Communication Studies | BronxNet |
Marwa Emreish | CGI | BronxNet |
Miracle Ugweje | English | English Department, Lehman College |
Miracle Ugweje | English | EDsnaps - STEAM Programs |
Nayely Dilone | English | Leonard Lief Library, Lehman College |
Osumanu Adamu | Journalism | The Bronx Journal Radio |
Patricia Colon | Journalism | BronxNet |
Sarah Elabid | Media Communication Studies | Museum of Moving Images |
Sarah Elabid | Media Communication Studies | Instructional Support Services Program, Lehman College |
Sebastian Herrera | Multimedia Performing Arts | Multimedia Center, Lehman College |
Seline Liz | Journalism | Institutional Advancement, Lehman College |
Simi Modupeore Raji | English | Playwrights Horizon |
Soleil Hendy | English | Office of Enrollment Communications and Technology, Help Hub, Lehman College |
Soleil Hendy | English | Personaland |
Tamia Pantojas | Art | Lehman Art Gallery |
Victoria Moran Garcia | Journalism | CUNY Climate Justice Hub |
Yaniris Brioso | Business Admin | UP! For the Xperience |
Yonexy Garcia | Media Communication Studies | BronxNet |
Layla Abdur-Rahman | Africana Studies | Lehman College |
Layla Abdur-Rahman | Africana Studies | Sankofa Stories |
Michael Amaro | History | The Jewish Museum |
Alecia Anderson | History | Bronx County Historical Society |
Litsy Blanco | Philosophy | Mansa Works |
Jodian Brandon | CGI | Center for Book Arts |
Jodian Brandon | CGI | Admissions, Lehman College |
Yaniris Brioso | Media Communication Studies (minor) | UP! For the Experience |
Yaniris Brioso | Media Communication Studies (minor) | Enforce the Sport |
Jada Brown | Film and TV Studies | BronxNet |
Marilyn Cadena | Art | Institute for Health Equity, CUNY |
Marilyn Cadena | Art | Center for Book Arts |
Tafari Campbell | Film and TV Studies | Kairos Italy Theater |
Yesmil Cepeda | Film and TV Studies | BronxNet |
Isaac Chipe | Film and TV Studies | BronxNet |
Patricia Colon | Journalism | BronxNet |
Kevin Crespo | Art | New York Botanical Gardens |
Kenia De Paz | Film and TV Studies | BronxNet |
Edwin Diaz | Multimedia Journalism | Languages and Literatures Department |
Robert Dixon Jr. | Art | The Refinery |
Laura Dominguez | Art | Information Technology, Lehman College |
Sarah Elabid | Media Communication Studies | CUNY Cultural Corps |
Andrew Figueroa | Journalism | BronxNet |
Jovan Figueroa | Journalism | Center for Traditional Dance and Music |
Leah Figueroa Amador | English | New York Botanical Garden |
Joseph Flaz | Film and TV Studies | BronxNet |
Gisselle Funez | Art | Story Corps |
Brandon Garduno | CGI | BronxNet |
Angel Gonzalez | CGI | BronxNet |
Keiwana Grant-Floyd | Journalism | Mott Haven Herald and Hunts Point Express |
Aminata Gueye | Africana Studies | The Nation Puffin Writing Fellow |
Aminata Gueye | Africana Studies | Journalism and Media Studies Department |
Aminata Gueye | Africana Studies | United Nations Africa Section |
Aminata Gueye | Africana Studies | English Department, Lehman College |
Felix Guzman | Music | The Bronx Zoo |
Sebastian Herrera | Multimedia Performing Arts | Uptown Hub |
Waeza Jagirdar | Media Communication Studies | Women's Press Collective |
Shelby Jimenez | Film and TV Studies | BronxNet |
Destiny Jones | Art | City Lore |
Seline Liz | Journalism | Institutional Advancement, Lehman College |
Seline Liz | Journalism | Digital Media, Lehman College |
Devin McDougal | Help Hub, Lehman College | |
Camila Miranda | Film and TV Studies | Reel Sisters of the Diaspora |
Camila Miranda | Film and TV Studies | BronxNet |
Simi Modupeore Raji | English | Lehman Stages |
Michelle Molina | Media Communication Studies | USAID |
Michelle Molina | Media Communication Studies | Middle and HIgh School Education Department, Lehman College |
Michelle Molina | Media Communication Studies | Blackstone Launch Pad |
Michelle Molina | Media Communicaton Studies | Student Services Office, Lehman College |
Victoria Moran Garcia | Journalism | National Clean Water Collective |
Victoria Moran Garcia | Journalism | CUNY Mexican Studies Institute |
Nnenna Ndukwe | Journalism | Bronx River Arts Center |
Claricarmen Ortega | Theatre | BronxNet |
Claricarmen Ortega | Theatre | Peridance Center |
Claricarmen Ortega | Theatre | BronxNet |
Shanaya Perkins | Journalism | Stoop Stories |
Chelsea Portorreal | English | Africana Studies Department |
Belinda Reyes | English | Bronx Music Heritage Center |
Belinda Reyes | English | BronxNet |
Coral Reyes | Journalism | New York Botanical Garden |
Coral Reyes | Journalism | BronxNet |
Belinda Reyes | English | BronxNet |
Maougnon Sagbohan | Media Communication Studies | BronxNet |
Joseph Sangurima | CGI | BronxNet |
Arminta Siddiqui | Playwrights Horizons | |
Astride Toh | Media Communication Studies | Multimedia Center, Lehman College |
Julien Torres | Journalism | BronxNet |
Madison Valentin | Dance | Hitchcock Institute of American Music, CUNY |
Madison Valentin | Dance | Gibney Dance |
Ashley Vasquez Orozco | Suba Media | |
Charyheidi Villanueva | Journalism | Project LETS |
Aaliya Whyte | Art | Nederlander Theatre |
Layla Abdur-Rahman | Africana Studies | Margaret Walker Center |
Adesuwa Agbontaen | Film and TV Studies | Stratton Management Inc. |
Alecia Anderson Pavlova | History | Leonard Lief Library, Lehman College |
Candice Arichabala | Art | CUNY 12E |
Brianny Cabral | English | English Department, Lehman College |
Tafari Campbell | Film and TV Studies | Multimedia Center, Lehman College |
Yesmil Cepeda | Film and TV Studies | Willie B. Studios |
Kevin Crespo | Art | New York Botanical Garden |
Kenia De Paz | Film and TV Studies | BronxNet |
Amen Dilawar | Multimedia Journalism | Office of Congresswoman Grace |
Amen Dilawar | Multimedia Journalism | Mayor's Office of Contract Services |
Aaron Farrell | Art | New York Botanical Garden |
Jency Fernandez | English | Salud Mia |
Andrew Figueroa | Journalism | BronxNet |
Angel Gonzalez | CGI | Career Exploration and Development, Lehman College |
Angel Gonzalez | CGI | BronxNet |
Aminata Gueye | Africana Studies | United Nations English Speaking Union |
Aminata Gueye | Africana Studies | Africana Studies Department, Lehman College |
Soleil Hendy | English | City Limits |
Sebastian Herrera | Multimedia Performing Arts | Stonestreet Studios |
Waeza Jagirdar | Media Communication Studies | Women's Press Collective |
Natalie Jean-Charles | Media Communication Studies | The Glow Bar |
Vivian Kane | English | The Waverly School |
Derrick Lambert | Media Communication Studies | God Level Studio |
Haileen Lopez | English | Literary Agents of Change |
Camila Miranda | Film and TV Studies | The Braven Accelerator |
Michelle Molina | Media Communication Studies | Zer0 Debris |
Shanaya Perkins | Journalism | Stoop Stories |
Donald Pooler | English | NYC Department of Parks and Recreation |
Rachael Richardson | Theatre | Benjamin A. Gilman International Fellowship |
Rachael Richardson | Theatre | Playwrights Horizons |
Emma Sahibjan | English | English Department, Lehman College |
Joseph Sangurima | CGI | Languages and Literatures Department, Lehman College |
Joseph Sangurima | CGI | BronxNet |
Kilhah St. Fort | MHC English | Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship |
Arminta Siddiqui | Film and TV Studies | Playwrights Horizons |
Charlee Stallings | Multimedia Performing Arts | Playwrights Horizon |
Charlee Stallings | Multimedia Performing Arts | Jujamcyn Theaters |