Celeste Diaz is a dual degree candidate pursuing a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Nonprofit Studies graduate portfolio through the RGK Center. Diaz shares what led her to the 40 Acres, and the opportunities that have sprung from being enrolled at UT Austin.
The RGK Center awards the Kozmetsky Fellowship to incoming LBJ School students who have a demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector and in pursuing a career in the sector after graduation. This year, we are proud to welcome three Kozmetsky fellows to the 40 Acres to pursue their studies at the LBJ School.
This summer, Briana Cohen is an MSSW student working in Boulder, CO with Dharma's Garden, a nonprofit educational farm. Read her reflection on her summer internship activities and what she has learned through place-based, community-focused work.