Matthew Jimenez was a Summer Intern from The Academy Group from July to August 2019, and will be a freshman at Northwestern University this fall.

What project work were you involved in during your time at Civic Consulting Alliance?

I worked with Civic Consulting Alliance’s communications team. I developed recommendations for a refined social media strategy and conducted a landscape scan on newsletter best practices.

What will you take away from your time at Civic Consulting Alliance?

I’ve gained a deeper understanding of what it means to be a consultant and how to think like one.

What was your most memorable experience during your time at Civic Consulting Alliance?

My most memorable experience was being part of a DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) staff meeting. As a recent high school graduate, I appreciated seeing how discussions about DEI can take place in a professional setting.

How has your time at Civic Consulting Alliance helped you develop professionally?

I learned a lot about the consulting and communications fields. Because of this internship, I will be better able to consider these career paths as I start college this fall.

Civic Consulting Alliance Fellowships are full-time positions that typically last between three months and a year. Fellows are integrated into project teams for a unique professional development opportunity. Please visit our Fellowships page to learn more about our range of fellowship opportunities.