Who We Are and What We Do

Mission

The mission of the Washington Internship Institute is to foster students' intellectual, personal, and professional development through individually tailored, quality internships and challenging academic coursework that take full advantage of the opportunities available in the nation's capital and reflect the best practices of experiential learning and liberal education.

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

 

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

John Cech
President
Carroll College

Sean Creighton (ex officio)
President
Washington Internship Institute

Bryon Grigsby
President
Moravian University

Dan Lugo
President
Queens University of Charlotte

Scott Miller
President
Virginia Wesleyan University

Beth Paul
President
Nazareth 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.