Brigid Smith

The summer of 2020 will certainly go down in history as one of the strangest ever. With the onset of COVID-19 I wasn’t sure what was in-store for a “remote” internship, but thanks to Iain, Mary Ellen, the other assistants, and three Peace Fellows my experience was beyond what I could have ever hoped. The bi-weekly Zoom meetings with our small team created a wonderful sense of community and close collaboration with Iain helped advance my understanding of the non-profit sector. Additionally, due to the flexibility of being an assistant at AP I got to try various new jobs, including coordinating social media, fundraising, and contacting our on-site partners. Being an assistant at AP and working with Iain has definitely given me a desire to pursue the international development sector further!