Equity Meets… Internships
We are excited to introduce our fifth episode of the Equity Meets… podcast series. Equity Labs focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion work in the workplace, so what better way to consider the future of workplaces than to discuss internships? Our host, Assistant Director Ashley Hill sits down with two guests, Sudeshna Majumdar-Fragomeni and Jessica Manzanillo, MSW, to critically evaluate internships, what the intentions behind them are, and if they are inherently exploitative.
Our guests answer questions like how to begin reimagining internships to serve the interns equitably and provide advice for folks looking for and in internships.
About Sudeshna
Sudeshna Majumdar-Fragomeni is a relationship management leader with a robust background in talent acquisition strategy, human resources, relationship management, business development, business transformation, and higher education.
With 14 years of experience in career development, STEM initiatives, talent development and DEI at start ups and midsized high growth organizations; she prides herself on empowering people and companies to tell their unique story while fixing bottlenecks to ensure high growth organizations build intentionally and strategically.
In her corporate roles within startup/midsized companies in technology and consulting, Sudeshna has intentionally built a resume that can lean into the strength of people, businesses, and systems to empower expansion and innovation.
Sudeshna is a human resources Leader with strategic HR and talent management expertise. Outstanding people and communication skills with proven ability to inspire and motivate employees to optimum performance. Dedicated professional with sound judgment, leadership qualities, strong problem-solving strengths and solid commitment to excellence in developing mutually beneficial collaborative partnerships. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple demands and tasks with attention to detail and priorities.
Additionally, Sudeshna has also built large scale workshops/events, and training for students, professionals, and community members specifically around DEI topics, talent acquisition initiatives, and high impact business growth and strategy in educational/professional environments.
About Jessica
Jessica is a student at the University of Denver's Graduate of Social Work Program. Her focus in social work lies in more macro, or systemic, level social work and DEI. She's been in higher education for 6 years now and Equity Labs is her second internship during that time.
Subscribe and listen as we talk about internships, the barriers faced in obtaining an internship, and different ways we can reimagine the future of equitable internship practices.