Meet our Student Interns
Interns play a vital role in supporting the Center for Career Advancement (CCA) through research, event assistance and direct engagement with students.
Shaheryar Asghar
Career Community Intern, Government & Public Policy
Shaheryar is a sophomore from Lahore, Pakistan, studying economics and psychology. On campus, he currently serves as President of the Global Student Council, the Muslim Student Association, and the Civic Engagement Council. He is also a Teaching Assistant for Economics, a Senior Student Data Fellow, and one of the co-chairs of Bucknell’s annual BizPitch competition. This past summer, he interned with a nonprofit that supports children with special needs, an experience that deepened my passion for equity and advocacy. Shaheryar is excited to join the Career Center team and looks forward to helping students discover pathways that align with their values and aspirations.
Career Communities
Government & Public InterestMegan Cain
Megan is a sophomore from Pittsburgh, PA majoring in Economics. This past Summer, she was a club events intern for the Pittsburgh Steelers where she worked preseason game day operations, assisted with planning events, as well as behind the scenes tasks throughout Acrisure Stadium. On campus, Megan is involved in Greek life and the track and field team where she competes as a heptathlete. She is looking forward to joining the CCA as a career education intern!
Richard Chi
Richard is an Electrical Engineering major and Physics minor in the Class of 2029. He is focused on technological advances and its accessibility to many people around the world. Originally from California, Richard came to Bucknell as a part of LA POSSE Cohort 16 with a passion in building leadership with his peers. He is involved around campus in research, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, and Engineering Success Alliance. Richard is excited to work with the CCA in improving the user experience of their websites.
Em Chiappa
Career Community Intern, Creative Arts, Media & Communications
Em is a sophomore from New Milford, CT. She is planning to major in finance with a minor in Japanese and areas of film. Her dream is to one day produce an animation project she’s been working on for many years, something she hopes people all over the world will enjoy! Before coming to Bucknell, Em spent a year studying abroad in Japan, where she discovered the importance of stepping outside of her comfort zone and embracing new experiences. She carried that mindset with her to Bucknell, where she has focused on challenging herself and finding new ways to grow. Through her work with the CCA team, she hopes to help other students discover exciting opportunities, push their boundaries, and maybe even reach a goal that makes them proud.
Career Communities
Creative Arts, Media & CommunicationsMadison Maher
Career Education Intern
Madison is a sophomore from East Brunswick, NJ and plans on pursuing a double major in Psychology and Political Science. This summer, she interned for a United States Magistrate Judge in Trenton, NJ, where she learned the ins and outs of the judicial system in America. At Bucknell, she enjoys spending time on the quad with her friends, working on research with her professors, and tuning deeper into her personal interests. Madison is looking forward to being part of the CCA and making meaningful connections with fellow students!
Amy Pischke
Career Education Intern
Amy is a junior from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, majoring in Economics. On campus, she is a member of the Bucknell Women’s Water Polo Team, the Dutch Club, the Women in Business organization, and her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma. She is especially enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve as a CCA intern and looks forward to helping fellow students with their career development.
Alexandra Sloan
Career Community Intern, Law
Alex is a sophomore from Wyckoff, New Jersey, planning to double major in Business Analytics and Political Science. She has a strong passion for helping others and making a difference in her community. She is excited to begin her journey at the CCA to gain firsthand experience in the professional legal environment and to share important information with other law-interested students on campus.
Career Communities
LawGianni Valentine
Career Community Intern, Health
Gianni is a junior from Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, majoring in Cell Biology/Biochemistry. This past summer, he had the opportunity to work as an Emergency Department Technician at a local St. Luke’s hospital. This experience has fueled his ambition to attend medical school after graduating from Bucknell and pursue a career as a physician. On campus, he serves as vice president of the SNMA-MAPS organization and conducts research on muscle tissue in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He looks forward to continuing his role with the CCA team and further developing his knowledge in the health field.
Career Communities
HealthMaddie Fowler
Ingrid Houtkooper
Career Community Intern, Business & Consulting
Ingrid is a Junior from Marin County, California, double majoring in Management and Organization and Literary Studies. This past summer she interned at a real estate investment firm in San Francisco. At Bucknell, she is a member of the Bison Pals Club, the Women in Business Club and Alpha Chi Omega. She is excited to get started in the Career Center, and is looking forward to meeting new people and learning new skills.