Causecast

We’ve got an impressive group of interns working at Causecast HQ in Santa Monica this summer and thought they could use a personal introduction to our community. These people are the best of the best, the leaders of tomorrow, the children of their parents, the tireless workforce of Causecast:

Jin Yoo-Kim: My first name is Jin and my two-part last name that confuses everyone is Yoo-Kim and I am a grad student at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. I am excited to be a video intern at Causecast because I’m passionate about eradicating human slavery through media and using my voice as an artist and an activist to communicate to the world.

Kristen Green: I have worked on independent and feature films for the past seven years, some of which include The Chronicles of Narnia and Little Miss Sunshine. Last year I was struck by a video I saw on CNN.com of a 17 year old girl in Afghanistan being stoned in the streets for holding a boys hand. Since then I have been looking for a way to make a full time transition into media for non-profit causes and am ready to jump in feet first at Causecast!

Alex Levin: I’m a student from Philadelphia, currently attending Temple University. My passion for video began in middle school with filming and editing skateboarding videos and continues to this day. I feel that, in Causecast, I’ve found a way to benefit not only myself, but others as well, through the use of video.

Ashish Sharma: I grew up in the Bay Area and came down to Los Angeles for school. I’ve worked on many humanitarian campaigns and hopefully this will help me at Causecast. I’m excited about this internship because it’s a unique opportunity to help make a difference in the world.

Jenny Woudenberg: By changing my world I can “be the change I wish to see in the world.” With causecast I can use my creativity to network and be a voice for social consciousness in today’s world. I live for adventure, peaceful protesting and the beauty of community.

Sakshi Tandon: Born in India, I completed my undergraduate studies in business administration from Canada. I love dancing, am passionate about making a difference in this world, and am a marathon runner. I am excited about Causecast because of its people, vision and leadership.

Katie Pena: As a Film/Video/Animation major entering my senior year at the RISD, I have found it difficult to discover a balance between creating entertainingly innovative art while working to serve the greater good of the general public. Upon beginning my Video Internship at Causecast, I found a unique balance and abundant resources enabling me to make real contributions for the greater good of the general public.

Christina Guzman: I am a native Angeleno who is obsessed with books and sushi. I also have a thing for Russian history. I celebrated President Obama’s election in Tanzania, Africa. I am proud to be part of an organization that is working hard to achieve peace and stability across the globe.

Pooja Verma: I’m excited to be at Causecast because they utilize collaboration to address the causes we are all passionate about and move them forward. Change is possible! I’ve graduated from UCLA with a double major in International Development Studies and Geography/Environmental Studies. I enjoy dancing, traveling, and eating cookies, of course. I look forward to an amazing summer ahead with Causecast.

Heidi Genrich: At Vassar College I majored in Political Science, my studies focusing on discourses of social change. My work with nonprofits and student organizations has shown me that there is a tremendous amount of talent and energy clamoring to become involved. Causecast is an exciting opportunity to develop a network of socially conscious actors, organizations and supporters, uniting their diverse efforts to build a better world.

Chris Barclay: I am interested in the lengths of collective activism and its ability to change the world. With design I hope to influence others to become involved and take action in their community. Here at Causecast I am excited to have the opportunity to work alongside a cast of passionate individuals also dedicated to making a difference in their world.

Natasha Kilibarda: I’m not what they call “normal.” In fact, I’m a little bizarre. East Coast bred, I’m spending my summer on the Westside ready to make a difference. Yeah, whatever that means, right? Hey, just watch me, you’ll find out. I’m changing the world quicker than you can change the toilet paper roll.

Erica Liepmann: My cause is international women’s rights. But the beautiful thing about working at Causecast is the opportunity to educate myself about the causes I didn’t already support. The first step in fighting for a cause is raising awareness – and that is exactly what we do in the editorial department. When we write stories about brave individuals and organizations that are making a difference, we get their stories into the hands of Causecast readers everywhere. We’re building a movement here people, one blog at a time!

James Rocchio: My name is James Rocchio. I live in Boston and I like bicycles, bass guitars, and books. Working as an editorial intern at Causecast, I manage meaningful content that can help people help people.

Eric Andrew Mackey: I’m a 24-year-old Florida State graduate working in the music section of Causecast. I got involved with Invisible Children while in college and have always had a mind for social change. I learned about Causecast on the Rescue Rider bus from LA to Chicago. Now, I’m here, excited to be a part of changing the world.

Say hello to the 2009 Causecast Summer Interns! They’re a great group and we’re so excited to have them involved in our annual slave labor camp giant psychotropic drum circle enriching summer experience!