The Social Impact Podcast Featuring Ava Zielinski ’25

Welcome to The Social Impact Podcast, brought to you by the Loeb Center at Amherst College and hosted by Ella Simons ’26!

In each episode, I sit down with a student or alum to explore their personal career journeys, the …

By Ella Simons
Ella Simons Social Impact Intern
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The Social Impact Podcast featuring Malva Wieck ’25

Welcome to The Social Impact Podcast, brought to you by the Loeb Center at Amherst College and hosted by Ella Simons ’26!

In each episode, I sit down with a student or alum to explore their personal career journeys, the …

By Ella Simons
Ella Simons Social Impact Intern
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The Social Impact Podcast Featuring Alex Nichols ’26

Welcome to The Social Impact Podcast, brought to you by the Loeb Center at Amherst College and hosted by Ella Simons ’26!

In each episode, I sit down with a student or alum to explore their personal career journeys, the …

By Ella Simons
Ella Simons Social Impact Intern
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On AiR Podcast featuring Lauren Coape-Arnold ’06

Senior Marketing and Communications Intern for the Loeb Center Ava Zielinski ’25 chats with Alumni-in-Residence guest Lauren Coape-Arnold ’06 to discuss her role as the Global Head of Citizenship at Apollo Global Management and the Executive Director of the Apollo Opportunity …

By Ava Zielinski
Ava Zielinski Senior Marketing and Communications Intern
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 The Social Impact Podcast Featuring Jenna Collins ’08 

Welcome to The Social Impact Podcast, brought to you by the Loeb Center at Amherst College and hosted by Ella Simons ’26! 

In each episode, I sit down with a student or alum to explore their personal career journeys, the …

By Ella Simons
Ella Simons Social Impact Intern
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Internships: the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center

Are you passionate about amplifying the voices and stories of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities? The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) offers two primary internship tracks—Education and Operations—for those passionate about amplifying AANHPI voices. The …

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The Loeb Center
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Angry Hour: Inside a happy hour for ‘pissed-off optimists’ in the age of Trump

“Angry Hour” showcases how networking and community engagement can turn political frustration into meaningful action. For students exploring careers in advocacy, policy, or social impact, such events highlight the value of collaboration and proactive problem-solving in effecting change.

By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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Gen Z Is Redefining the Workplace — and Companies Must Adapt or Face Losing Talent

Gen Z is reshaping the workplace by prioritizing flexibility, purpose-driven work, and mental health. Companies must adapt by offering remote work options, aligning with social values, and providing growth opportunities to attract and retain this generation’s talent.

By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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20 Leading Social Impact Platforms Making A Difference With Digital Potential

Digital platforms like B1G1, Kiva, and Benevity connect professionals with impactful careers in sustainability, finance, and social responsibility. Exploring these can help students find meaningful opportunities to drive change through technology.

By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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As Trump Closes in on Public Service Jobs, Young Workers Look Elsewhere

Trump’s federal hiring freeze significantly impacted public service careers, limiting job opportunities and internships while straining government agencies. The policy reduced pathways for young professionals and hindered workforce development in critical public sectors.

By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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