CNLD Interns

The National Coalition for Latinxs with Disabilities does not currently run their own internship program.  We do take on interns / service learners through agreements with established internship programs. 
*Intern Coordinators: To coordinate an internship partnership with CNLD, please contact us at [email protected]

CNLD Interns
​Spring 2018

Gabriela Almeida
My name is Gabriela Almeida and I am a Latina studying biology with a minor in disability and human development at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Throughout my academic career, I have greatly enjoyed working with organizations fighting for the rights of women, people with disabilities, and immigrants. I am excited to be working with CNLD throughout these next couple of months and learn how to better serve the Latinx community.
​During her internship with CNLD, Gabriela organized "A Conversation about Immigrants with Disabilities". 

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Lydia Garcia
My name is Lydia Garcia and I am a senior at the University of Illinois at Chicago, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Disability and Human Development. I am also on the Pre-Occupational Therapy track, so my long term goal is to become an Occupational Therapist. My interest in learning about disability studies started a few semesters ago and the main reason was because I wanted to get a better understanding of how disability policies work and to be better informed of the amazing culture within the disability community. I was reading over the mission statement that CNLD stands by and I think its a great resource to have within the Latinx community that embraces each identity and helps advocate for rights, resources, and education. 
During her internship with CNLD, Lydia organized "A Conversation about Immigrants with Disabilities". 

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Rachel Johnson 
My name is Rachel Johnson. I am a senior at the University of Illinois at Chicago and graduate in May with a Disability and Human Development degree. I want to learn about disability in other communities. I believe this is a great start for expanding my knowledge and extend my help in any way. I have been working with UIC's Orientation for 2 years and I always made sure that students who had a disability and needed accommodations were accounted for.

During her internship with CNLD, Rachel organized "A Conversation about Immigrants with Disabilities". 

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CNLD Interns
​Fall 2017

Anthony Zamora 

During his internship with CNLD, Anthony organized and led the first CNLD Twitter Chat.  Click here to check it out! 

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CNLD Interns 
​Spring 2017

Irad Flores 
Irad U. Flores, graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in May of 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Disability and Human Development and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. Currently, a Service Coordinator at Community Support Services (CSS) in Cicero, IL conducting case management and service facilitation for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. I work with a caseload that is approximately half Spanish speaking Latinx families.

CSS services families in 51 communities within Cook county, providing case management, individual and group respite, and classes through our CSS Academy, all with the goal of fostering independence and community engagement.  Also the Worship Leader and Electric Guitarist at Word of Faith Christian Community Church in Cicero, IL for the last 5 years. Currently residing in Westmont, IL.

During his internship with CNLD, Irad wrote for CNLD's blog, kept CNLD's social media up-to-date, and organized, filmed and starred in a CNLD video "Community Is...".  Check it out here! 

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Gerardo Salinas Enriquez

During his internship with CNLD, Gerardo wrote for CNLD's blog, kept CNLD social media up-to-date, and invited CNLD leaders on his podcast "Con Vision Se Logra La Superacion".  Check it out here! 

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