Welcome Idealists!

You already know that you can come to Idealist.org to find an awesome job, volunteer opportunity, or internship, but did you know that you can also find some awesome people?

There are thousands of people working for social change on Idealist.org and they’re all right at your fingertips, ready to answer your questions, partner with you on a project, or help with an idea you’ve been developing.

Here’s a sampling of some of the people who want to meet you.  Don’t forget that in order to view their full profiles, you need to have a profile too. It’s super easy to sign up.

Jennifer is a CPA who has been working in the nonprofit sector for over five years. She has a wealth of experience in finance and HR, and also serves on the board of an organization focused on sustainable agriculture. Feel free to contact her whether you’re an aspiring treasurer or an eco-friendly farmer! She’s also interested in meeting other types of nonprofit professionals, so reach out and make a connection.

Katerina recently moved to New York City from Toronto, and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Psychology at Pace University. She’s particularly interested in mental health issues and working with seniors. She’s looking for advice from people that have careers in the of field of psychology, so if you can help her out, connect with her!

Rob just returned to the United States after working for USAID in Iraq for two years. Before that, he was studying English Literature in Ohio. Check out his profile to find out how he got from the Buckeye State to Baghdad, and keep in mind that he’s looking for friends and collaborators!

Leslie just graduated from Simmons College with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work. Congrats, Leslie! Her goal is to become a holistic psychotherapist, so if you have experience in that field, send her a message! She’s also looking to collaborate and share knowledge with other social workers.

Ullas is kind of a big deal when it comes to biology. He’s got a Master’s in Microbiology and a Ph.D. in Virology, and speaks five languages to boot. He’d like to do whatever he can to remedy economic disparities, so if you’re a fellow researcher or interested in socially relevant biological research, send him a message!

Looking for more Idealists who want to connect and collaborate? Check out the previous installments of this series, and spiff up your profile to make sure people can find you on the site. Happy connecting!

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If you don’t have one already, create a profile to offer your expertise to the community, and find people who can answer your questions. Sign up here and include information about your past work and what you’re looking to get involved in.

You already know that you can come to Idealist.org to find an awesome job, volunteer opportunity, or internship, but did you know that you can also find some awesome people?

In this post, we’re introducing you to some of the coolest people working in social impact in Louisiana. Don’t forget that in order to view their full profiles, you need to have a profile too. It’s super easy to sign up.

Bill does finance and fundraising for a Louisiana Pride festival and an LGBTQ political advocacy group. He’s also lending his skills to a couple of other LGBTQ and trans-gender organizations around the state. If you’re interested in what’s going on in LGBTQ issues in Louisiana, Bill’s your man. He’s also getting started on a landmine removal initiative, so he’s looking for any advice or assistance you might have to offer. Drop him a line to get in touch.

Kimberly worked as a regional organizer in North Carolina for the Obama campaign and now she’s back in the Big Easy looking for work. Her expertise is marketing, outreach, and PR. If you’re curious about working in politics or branding for your campaign, send her a message!

Charlotte’s worked in management consulting, biz dev for a tech start up, and operations for a social enterprise. She’s now at LifeCity, a sustainability focused organization for Louisiana’s business community. She’s always looking for connections and partnerships in that sphere, so reach out if you’re at a green business or want to learn more.

Idealist.org is one the greatest databases of people working in social impact positions in the world, and they’re all right at your fingertips, ready to answer your questions, partner with you on a project, or help with an idea you’ve been developing.

And if you’ve got some skills or expertise to offer up, go to idealist.org/me to create a profile for yourself. When you’re done, send a link to your profile to kim@idealist.org, and you might see yourself up here!

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Learn more about Louisiana month at Idealist. 

Sean McGrath has worked in Albania and Italy, currently resides in New Jersey, and is planning to move to Sweden. When he’s not trotting the globe, he’s on the lookout for volunteer opportunities where he can help the homeless or youth. He also completed college and high school in just 6 years, which makes Sean the closest thing to Doogie Howser, M.D. on Idealist. Page him if you have advice on moving to Sweden or share his other interests!

Inga Carey grew up in the Bahamas and went to school in Canada. She currently serves as a trust officer for a bank in Nassau, but wants to break into the nonprofit sector. She could use advice from anyone with experience in sector-switching, so get in contact with her if you’d like to help out or have some useful tips.

Bud Zapata is a web developer looking to donate some of his spare time to a good cause. He can take a design and turn it into a functioning website, which is an invaluable skill for many nonprofits. Send him a message if you represent an organization that could use his talents, but make sure to read his profile first to see what he can do for you!

Hailing from Montmorency, France, Marion Dupont is a ballet dancer, speaks four languages, and has experience in marketing and sustainability. She’s on the lookout for friends and collaborators, and has plenty of knowledge to share after living and studying in the USA, China, and Ghana. Check out her profile and send her a message to start a conversation.

Lisa Much lives in Columbus, Ohio and recently graduated with a degree in Sustainable Theater. She works for the Ohio CDC Association and is also a freelance stage manager and prop designer.  She’s searching for like-minded individuals and organizations, and would be happy to share her expertise in community development and theater with fellow Idealists.

Looking for more Idealists who want to connect and collaborate? Check out the previous installments of this series, and spiff up your profile to make sure people can find you on the site. If you don’t have one already, create a profile to offer your expertise to the community, and find people who can answer your questions. Sign up here and include information about your past work and what you’re looking to get involved in. Happy connecting!

Hello out there, Idealists!

You already know that you can come to Idealist.org to find an awesome job, volunteer opportunity, or internship, but did you know that you can also find some awesome people? Idealist.org is one the greatest databases of people working in social impact in the world, and they’re all right at your fingertips, ready to answer your questions, partner with you on a project, or help with an idea you’ve been developing. Here’s a sampling of some of the people who want to meet you!

Natalie is an experienced grassroots lobbyist at the local, California state and federal levels. She also works as the coordinator of a cross-cultural center at a local community college and has worked as a social justice educator and activist. She’s looking to partner with people working on social justice projects, so shoot her a message to get in touch!

Akhil is currently finishing his MBA in Toronto. He’s interested in entrepreneurial sustainability solutions, and he’d love an opportunity to volunteer in social impact and environmental issues in the Toronto area. He’s also got some great data skills and he speaks four languages, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you could use his help!

Lindsay just graduated from Rutgers with a degree in French literature, and she’s looking to put her language skills to use for a nonprofit in need. She’s interested in women’s issues and healthcare, and she loves museums and new restaurants. She’d like to meet people in the New York City area, so let her know if you’re in the area and want to get in touch.

Fatima grew up on a farm in Ohio and studied Natural Resource Management in college. She then served in AmeriCorps in Washington state, and she loves hiking, mountain biking, and camping out west. She’s looking to talk to people who’ve worked in the nonprofit sector and can share their experiences with her. If you’ve got some experience working in conservation, education, or human rights, she’d love to hear from you.

Adriana is a communications intern here at Idealist.org! She’s from Colombia and works on our Spanish blog, supports our Spanish-speaking users, and manages our Spanish social media. She’d love to talk to anyone in the Latin American community who’s working on an interesting project, has a great idea, or needs help with anything. She’s also always interested in meeting anyone in NYC who’s interested in trying out new food or checking out new places.

Are you looking for advice? Or partners and collaborators? Do you have knowledge to share? Create a profile to offer your expertise to the community and to connect with people who can help you turn your good intentions into action. Include information about your past work and what you’re looking to get involved in. Then take a look around the site for people who can’t wait to meet you.

Happy connecting!

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You sure can! And each of the individuals below would love to tell you how!

Each week, we’ll introduce you to some members of the Idealist community who are out to do good in the world. You can get to any of their profiles by clicking on their picture. Then just click Send a Message to reach out!

Wasim has worked for a wide array of media organizations around Los Angeles and amassed an impressive amount of experience. He founded Kotori Magazine in 2003 and is also an avid photographer, a skill he would like to use to help out organizations and causes he supports. Check out his Idealist profile to see some links to his photos, and contact him if you have any questions about media or want to collaborate on a project.

After graduating college with a degree in anthropology, Sara worked with primates in Oregon, Indonesia, and Chicago. Now she’s moving to Arizona after acquiring an M.A. in Nonprofit Management. She’d love to share her knowledge about anthropology, primates, and nonprofits, so send her a message!

Clay recently moved to Maryland and works with Habitat for Humanity. He’s dedicated to living and promoting a sustainable lifestyle, and would like to meet people that share his concern for the environment. He’s particularly concerned with lessening fossil fuel consumption and revitalizing urban communities. Help Clay make a change and drop him a line!

 For the past seven years, Alissa has owned and operated a clothing boutique in Southampton, NY. She’s an expert in fashion design and has been sharing her skills with others for years. She is particularly interested in teaching young adults and children how to sew and design. If you’re curious about the fashion industry she’s an invaluable resource.

April is one of our editors at Idealist, and loves connecting with interesting people. She can give you advice about everything from urban bike riding to 3-day weekend itineraries. She’s a great person to contact if you have questions about how to start a career in writing or just want some suggestions about getting involved in the NYC nonprofit community.

Are you looking for advice? Or partners and collaborators? Do you have knowledge to share? Create a profile to offer your expertise to the community and to connect with people who can answer your questions, partner with you on a project, or help with an idea you’ve been developing. Include information about your past work and what you’re looking to get involved in. Happy connecting!

The Idealist community is a vibrant collection of individuals looking to make the world a better place.

Want to learn more about them and introduce yourself? Just click on their photos and send a message!

Since 2006, Danielle’s worked at three different museums in Massachusetts, doing everything from marketing to development to education. Right now, she’s working at the Heritage Museum and Gardens in Sandwich, MA. Curious about working in a museum? Danielle knows them inside out!

Alena’s been working in administrative support for years, and she’s currently getting her degree in business administration. In the meantime, she’s looking for a weekend volunteer gig, and she’s interested in meeting fellow young professionals, artists, and activists in the Detroit area. Shoot her a message to get in touch.

Kennedy works with Konoin Youth Center in Rift Valley, Kenya. He believes reaching young people in rural areas is key to fighting illiteracy, poverty, and HIV, and if you’re passionate about working with rural youth, particularly, in Kenya, he’d like to meet you.

Morgan is a photographer and videographer looking for an opportunity to help out nonprofits. She’s looking for clients, collaborators, and opportunities to offer her skills pro bono. Take a look at her website, and let her know how you’d like to work together!

Elena works at Idealist managing our Spanish site, Idealistas.org. She’s always interested in meeting with social entrepreneurs in the Spanish speaking community in the U.S., Latin America, and around the world! Do you know someone she should get in touch with? Or are you working on a project you think she should know about? Send her a message!

Are you looking for advice? Or partners and collaborators? Do you have knowledge to share? Create a profile to offer your expertise to the community and to connect with people who can answer your questions, partner with you on a project, or help with an idea you’ve been developing. Include information about your past work and what you’re looking to get involved in. Happy connecting!

Photo credit: Donna Cymek, Creative Commons/Flickr

They’re all Idealists!

Each week, we’ll introduce you to some members of the Idealist community who are out to do good in the world. You can get to any of their profiles by clicking on their picture. Then just click Send a Message to reach out!

April Fredricks is a Peace Corps volunteer working in Namibia. She’s a great resource for people considering volunteering abroad and is interested in sustainability and the environment. She’d love to connect with other Idealists before returning home to the Pacific Northwest, so check out her profile!

Jonviea Chamberlain is an epidemiologist about to graduate from UMASS-Amherst. She will soon move to Switzerland to start a PhD researching spinal cord injuries. If you have questions about her field of work, send her a message! She also enjoys reading and photography, for less scientifically inclined Idealists.

André Dutra works with the Brazilian government as an advisor for Youth Policies. He also ran for office in 2010!  He is looking to meet new people and volunteer overseas. Send him a message if you’re curious about Brazil, politics, or just want to connect!

Aurora Gangan is looking for other Idealists who share her passion for improving the health and wellness of children. Born in the Philipines, she now lives in Seattle, WA. If you know of a volunteer opportunity she might be interested in, or just want to share some knowledge, let her know!

Matt Cifaldi works for Idealist and also wrote this blog post! I’m a member of Idealist’s community engagement team, and I would love to hear from you. Let me know if you’ve found something great on our site, have any ideas on how we can improve your experience, or if you have a great recipe for chicken empanadas.

Are you looking for advice? Or partners and collaborators? Do you have knowledge to share? Create a profile to offer your expertise to the community and to connect with people who can answer your questions, partner with you on a project, or help with an idea you’ve been developing. Include information about your past work and what you’re looking to get involved in. Happy connecting!

Photo credit: JD Hancock, Creative Commons/Flickr

The Idealist community is a vibrant collection of individuals looking to make the world a better place. We’re the staff and board members of multinational organizations and the weekend volunteers at small local charities; we’re social workers and development professionals; social entrepreneurs and students. We cover every issue, and we’re in every country.

In this series, we’ll meet some members of Idealist who are out to do good in the world. You can get to any of their profiles by clicking on their picture. Then just click Send a Message to reach out!

Heather James is a board member at the White Roof Project. She’s looking for fellow energy sector professionals to collaborate with in New York City, so shoot her a message if you’re so inclined.

Robin Canfield makes short documentaries on changemakers in the developing world. Know someone he should profile? Or are you a media student who’d like to work on a film about social change? Get in touch!

Henry Suarez Monje has worked and volunteered for over 12 years in case management, counseling, ex-convict reentry, domestic violence, substance abuse, and homelessness. Considering a career in these issues? Henry’s got lots of wisdom to share.

Brylee Lamb is a clinical psychologist who’ll be traveling in Latin America for the next year or so. She’d like to volunteer with youth or victims of trauma. Let her know if you have any recommendations!

Kim Davidson is the writer of this very blog post! I work on Idealist’s community engagement team. Have you found a great opportunity, met someone awesome, or discovered useful resources on Idealist? Tell me all about it!

Are you looking for advice? Or partners and collaborators? Do you have knowledge to share? Create a profile to offer your expertise to the community and to connect with people who can answer your questions, partner with you on a project, or help with an idea you’ve been developing. Include information about your past work and what you’re looking to get involved in. Happy connecting!