Who We Are

Staff

Faculty

Our faculty meet with students on a weekly basis in the internship seminar and core courses. Faculty are accomplished professionals and credentialed academics who provide unparalleled access and attention to students.  

Quardricos Driskell

Michael Kaiser

Board of Directors

The New American Colleges and Universities (NACU) Board of Directors oversees the strategic direction of the Washington Internship Institute.

Melissa Baumann
President
Ohio Northern University

Thomas Burns
President
York College of PA

Sean Creighton (ex officio)
President
Washington Internship Institute

Scott Miller
President
Batten University

Debbie Ricker
President
Hood College

Matt Shaftel
President
Russell Sage College

Lynn Wooten
President
Simmons University

Founder

President Emerita Mary Ryan founded the Washington Internship Institute over 25 years ago to provide students with unparalleled experiential learning opportunities, a vision we carry forward today. 

The Washington Internship Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Washington Internship Institute’s governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and Form 990 are available upon request.  Please contact us for details.