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Welcome to our (amazing) 2013 spring interns!

Our events and programs are reliant on hardworking and dedicated individuals. We are so appreciative of all our past and current interns for their commitment to the American Diabetes Association and the success of its events and programs. We're always looking for additional help! If you're interested in an internship at our local Chicago office, please email ClGriffith@diabetes.org or if you'd like to volunteer at one of our events, please visit diabetes.org/volunteer.

Mary Glowacz

Media/Marketing Intern - mglowacz@diabetes.org; Ext. 6554

If Mary was a super hero, she would be combination Irish dancer-softball player-country music loving-Mary Poppins. She loves her City, family, friends, the fall, outdoors, children and laughing- a lot. Her goal is to make each day better than the next.

Marlene Robles

School Walk Intern - mrobles@diabetes.org; Ext. 6551

Marlene is an undergraduate of Communications at UIC. She is excited to intern at American Diabetes Association because she wants to learn more about the nonprofit field and be part of an organization that helps raise awarenes of important causes such as diabetes. In her spare time, Marlene likes reading and writing and she plays tennis and volleyball. This summer, her heart set on learning how to swim once and for all!

Melissa Schwarz

Tour de Cure Intern - mschwarz@diabetes.org; Ext. 6586

Melissa is a student at Columbia College Chicago graduating in May as a Marketing Communications major with a concentration in Public Relations. She loves to travel and cannot wait for her next voyage to Israel this summer! She is passionate about special events, travel, the outdoors and living an active lifestyle. Melissa was born and raised in Chicago and hopes to relocate to the mountains of Colorado following graduation.

Matt Lambert

EXPO Intern – mlambert@diabetes.org; Ext. 6527

Matt graduated from Purdue University in December of 2012 with a degree in English Literature. After college, he followed his life-long dream of moving back in with his parents and working for no money. He enjoys facial hair competitions, 18th century agrarian business and George Lopez. He hopes to one day write a kid’s book called Children's Guide to Hitchhiking.

Ryan Dickey

Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes - rdickey@diabetes.org; Ext. 6586

Graduating in June, Ryan is enjoying her last few months as a college student at DePaul. Ryan is majoring in Hospitality Leadership with a concentration in Event Management. She loves traveling and trying new restaurants around the city. Over the summer Ryan traveled to Europe and cannot wait to return!

Jessi Pelzel

Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes - jpelzel@diabetes.org; Ext.

Jessi is a sophomore at DePaul University studying Public Relations and Advertising as well as Digital Cinema and Media. She hopes to wiggle her way into the film industry down the road and become a producer! But before she makes it big, her goal is to work for an advertising agency producing commercials. Jessi loves playing tennis, racquetball, and dancing and has a passion to travel the globe.

Nicole Little

Foundation and Corporate Giving Intern - nlittle@diabetes.org; Ext. 6527

Nicole enjoys traveling and shopping. Her passion for communications led her to host many events, including fundraisers, fashion shows and even her own news show! Nicole’s energetic and outgoing personality was the driving force behind her decision to return to school to complete her Masters in Communications and Training. She holds degrees from both Governors State University and University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Nicole is a member of Lambda Pi Eta National Honors Society and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

Ryan Wiebe

Tour de Cure Intern - rwiebe@diabetes.org; Ext. 6586

Ryan is a Hospitality Management student at Harper College, graduating with her Associates Degree in May. She was accepted into the Disney College Program in Florida as a vacation planner beginning in June! She's looking forward to this opportunity because of your love for all things Disney and working for Disney has always been a dream of hers. Once Ryan finishes her Bachelors degree she would like to work as Event Planner on social amd corporate events, or maybe even Event Operations with Disney World.

Allison O'Connor

Special Events Intern - aoconnor@diabetes.org; Ext. 6554

Allison is a junior at DePaul University pursuing a major in Public Relations and Advertising and a minor in Marketing. With volunteer work being one of her upmost passions, she already has her heart set on working for a nonprofit organization upon graduation. She enjoys discovering new and exciting restaurants throughout Chicago, attempting to cook, attending local concerts and music festivals and, above all, spending time with her friends and family.