Lessons learned

I have learned so much from my internship that I have joked with the director about ASU owing him a cut of my tuition. I have definitely achieved all of my goals for this internship. I now have a better understanding of the private sector, which will help me develop better strategies for programs or projects involving cross-sector collaborations. Many times these cross-sector projects are abandoned because one or all sectors feel that they are not worth carrying out because of miscommunication among all sectors, being able to understand the different sectors and what they value will allow me to articulate how these projects/programs are in their best interest. This internship also taught me the importance of having data to back up your stories and research, simply put data completes the story in a way that legitimizes it and can help increase funds and donations for your cause.