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 provided 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, 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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Questions?

Contact Emily Heisig or Mariah Healy

Meet the Fellows

Tristan M. Coren

Camp Hale (New Hampshire)

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 (Vermont)

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 (Maine)

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 (Massachusetts)

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

Pawtucket Central Falls Development (Rhode Island)

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 (Connecticut)

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.”

Fellowship Advisory Committee

The New England Council Fellows program was developed by a Fellowship Advisory Committee comprised of 15 volunteers from the Council’s Board of Directors. The Fellowship Advisory Committee developed parameters and guidelines for the program, and selected the six organizations to host the first class of fellows in the summer of 2025. The committee includes the following members: