Arts and Humanities Experiential Learning Program

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

Natasha Baruah

Natasha Baruah

Director of Experiential Learning and Engagements, English

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Jacqueline Weber

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