Jack Nelson ’16 (Philosophy), a self-described advocate and feminist, believes it is necessary for today’s youth to have a realistic understanding of, and to actively engage with, pressing social concerns facing American society. As a Resident Advisor at Le Moyne College and youth counselor at the East Fayetteville YMCA, Nelson has worked with particular urgency to combat exclusion based on various forms of difference. Believing that the first step to promoting greater inclusion is to identify the thoughts and attitudes that motivate exclusion, Nelson is working to create a unique peer advocacy program that seeks to identify and help those who exclude and victimize others. This summer, Nelson will have the opportunity to continue developing his peer advocacy program through a one-of-a-kind internship opportunity at the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at M.I.T. in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The six-week internship will provide Nelson with hands on training in becoming an ethical leader for the 21st century. Beginning with a guided introduction to the Dalai Lama Center’s mission and activities, Nelson will work with the Dalai Lama Center to develop, implement, and test a pilot version of his peer advocacy project.
The Dalai Lama Center Internship Program was designed specifically for Le Moyne students and Jack was awarded this prestigious internship opportunity following a competitive and comprehensive application process.
The McDevitt Center congratulates Jack Nelson.
The McDevitt Center 