New England Council Fellows Program

The New England Council Fellows Program was launched in 2025 to commemorate the Council’s 100th anniversary. In its pilot year, the Council has selected a total of six non-profit organizations – one in each state – and will provide these organizations with $5,000 each to support the hiring of a summer intern to support their charitable mission. The goals of the program are twofold: to support worthy organizations with missions to provide important services in the region, and to help provide young adults with valuable work experience to prepare them for future career success.   

On April 14, 2025, the Council announced that the Fellowship Advisory Committee, comprised of 15 members of the Council’s Board of Directors, has selected the following organizations to host NEC Fellows during the summer of 2025:

Connecticut: Connecticut Foodshare

Maine: Dempsey Centers for Quality Cancer Care

Massachusetts: St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children

New Hampshire: United South End Settlements’ Camp Hale

Rhode Island: Pawtucket Central Falls Development

Vermont: US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

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about our host organizations

Please join us in congratulating these incredible organizations on their selection. We look forward to working with them throughout this inaugural year of our fellowship program.

Tristan M. Coren

United South End Settlements

Hometown: Boston, MA

Education: Spelman College

“Being the first African-American woman as Program Director for Camp Hale, I am excited to make a powerful impact on our campers. I encourage a goal-driven community and want to cultivate experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. I want to be a part of a legacy that will continue to inspire exploration and provide a sanctuary for creativity and learning.”

Lucas Giovanni Del Cid

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

Hometown: Swampscott, MA

Education: University of Vermont

“What I’m most looking forward to is experiencing firsthand how each department is interconnected with a resettlement agency like USCRI, while also working to create change in the local Burlington, Vermont community.”

Andrew Farr

Dempsey Cancer Care & Support Center

Hometown: Gorham, ME

Education: Yale University

“I am most looking forward to connecting with individuals impacted by cancer and learning from their stories, life perspectives, and resilience. I’m also excited to deepen my understanding of the transformative power of food and its potential for life-saving change.”

Dan Hackett

St. Mary's Center for Women and Children

Hometown: Reading, MA

Education: College of the Holy Cross

“I’m excited to be a part of such a great organization and help them continue to progress their impactful mission.”

Zak Henry

PCF Development

Hometown: Brockton, Massachusetts

Education: Providence College

“I am looking forward to delving more into the world of nonprofit work, specifically in the area of affordable housing development. I am excited to learn and engage with the mission, projects, and community impact of PCF Development over the next several weeks!”

Susie Rhim

Connecticut Foodshare

Hometown: Castro Valley, CA

Education: University of Connecticut

“I am looking forward to contributing to tangible work that addresses the systemic disparities underlying food insecurity, learning how policy directly impacts people’s lives, and connecting with others committed to community wellness.”

New England Council Fellows Program

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