Graduating Student Secures Meaningful Internship Ahead of Commencement

Former Student Government senator and president Joah Joseph is preparing to graduate as a member of York College’s Class of 2026 and will begin a paid summer internship aligned with long-term career goals. Throughout the York experience, Ms. Joseph sought mentorship and fully engaged in campus life with the support of the college community. This summer, Ms. Joseph will serve as a servant-leader intern at Queens Community House for seven weeks following training in Knoxville, Tennessee.

“As a servant-leader intern, I will work as a classroom instructor, delivering a literacy-based curriculum in the mornings and leading enrichment activities in the afternoons,” Ms. Joseph explained. “I will supervise a class of up to 10 students between the ages of six and 14 throughout the seven-week summer program and teach them about civic engagement and the importance of their voices.”

“I made sure to try new experiences,” said Ms. Joseph, a graduate of Westbury High School. Encouraged by family ties to York—Ms. Joseph’s father is an alum and an older sister graduated in 2024—York felt like a natural choice. Along the way, Ms. Joseph leaned on the guidance of several mentors, including Sheila Beverly Skinner, Jonathan Rojas, director of the ACE Program, and Mondell Sealy.

Rojas could not be more pleased with her success. “Joah is a great example of the impact the ACE Program can have on a student’s college journey,” said Rojas. “She fully embraced the support, guidance, and opportunities ACE provides and consistently stayed engaged both academically and on campus.”

Ms. Joseph is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in health science and has also taken advantage of York’s 4+1 Program—an accelerated academic pathway that allows eligible students to complete both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. Joseph plans to pursue a master’s degree in policy and management within the CUNY system.