Scott Mayland

Civil Rights Intern (Summer ’09)

Scott is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania and is interested in pursuing a career in law and public policy. Scott chose to intern with CAIR-PA because he hopes to both gain an experience with case intake and because ensuring and working to preserve civil rights is an important goal in guaranteeing social justice for all Americans. Scott strongly identifies with CAIR’s goals because the civil rights of Muslim Americans are especially vulnerable in today’s world; the fact that the United States has not always defended the rights of its minorities is a testament to why more people should stand up to demand equal civil rights for all. In addition to working for CAIR-PA, Scott is also a member of the University of Pennsylvania’s first globalization studies workgroup.

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Lara SanPietro

Civil Rights Intern (Summer ’09)

Lara is a senior at Earlham College majoring in international studies major with a minor in politics. She also teaches horseback riding to fellow students and community members. Lara wishes to focus her career on international political and humanitarian issues. She wanted to intern with the Council on American Islamic Relations because she believes it will give her valuable experience working with an organization that focuses on issues of international significance.

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Michael Klemens

Government Relations Intern (Summer ’09)

Michael graduated with honors from the Tatnall School of Wilmington, DE in 2008. He is currently a sophomore majoring in Government/Law and Economics at Lafayette College. He is a member of the Save Darfur club and is active in community service. Michael has also had internships with Beau Biden’s campaign for the Delaware Attorney General and Joe Biden’s Presidential campaign. He hopes to pursue a career in the government, especially policy making. Michael wanted to intern at CAIR because he is interested in the government sector, has not interned with an advocacy group and is very passionate about civil rights and equality.

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Kira West

Government Relations Intern (Summer ’09)

Kira a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Political Science, with minors in French and Physics. She began studying Arabic during her first year of college, and recently spent a semester in Morocco to study Arabic, French, and Politics. She has also interned with Pittsburgh City Councilman William Peduto and with the Obama Biden Campaign. Kira became interested in interning with CAIR after her trip to Morocco, because she learned how crucial it is for Americans to gain a better understanding of Islam and the Islamic world. She is interested in pursuing a career in government or politics.

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Elizabeth Johnson

Outreach Intern (Summer ’09)

Entering her junior year at Smith College, Elizabeth is working toward a B.A. in History with a concentration in the Islamic Middle East. She hopes to eventually work in education policymaking and is especially interested in how certain histories become part of popular knowledge and others are altered or submerged for political purposes. Elizabeth is excited to work with CAIR-PA on their Muslim Youth Leadership Program.

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Doug Moore

Research Intern (Summer ’09)

Doug is a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is majoring in Penn’s interdisciplinary Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) program. He is concentrating in political science and pursuing a minor in creative nonfiction writing. He is an editor for the PPE program’s yearly thesis publication and a recipient of the Lilian and Benjamin Levy writing award. Doug chose the CAIR-PA research internship because of his passion for writing, his love of knowledge, and his dedication to civil rights for all Americans.

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Evan Walczak

Research Intern (Summer ’09)

Evan is a Junior at Lehigh University double majoring in International Relations and Political Science and specializing in Middle Eastern affairs. Evan is a member of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity and has volunteered with St. Luke’s hospital in Bethlehem PA, the Bethlehem Community Collaborative, and the Armando Rosenberg Home and School; an orphanage in the Dominican Republic. This internship provides Evan an opportunity to connect the international politics studies with their corresponding domestic politics. During his free time he enjoys keeping up on current events and spending time with friends and family. In the future he would like to be a diplomat or politician.

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Rennie Whang

Research Intern (Summer ’09)

Rennie is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in English. She is interning with CAIR because she believes interfaith activities to be a meaningful enterprise. She hopes that whatever work she does might encourage further understanding of Islam as well as of the greater world, and overall lead to better integration of all peoples.

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Afshan Ali

Civil Rights Intern (Spring ’09), Chapter Development Intern (Fall ’08)

Afshan is a sophomore at Temple University majoring in political science and has an interest in international relations and humanitarian work. Afshan joined CAIR-Philadelphia because it combines the two things closest to her heart, Muslim awareness and civil rights. She hopes to help the chapter grow and raise awareness among Americans about the growing injustices in the Muslim world. She is an active member of Temple’s MSA and enjoys photography and spending time with her family. After graduation she plans to work full time for Islamic organizations and charities.

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Kylie Smith

Civil Rights Intern (Spring ’09)

Kylie is working towards a bachelors degree with a dual-major in English and Anthropology. She is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honors society and has earned a spot on the Cecil College President’s List. Kylie has also done volunteer work for local non-profit organizations such as The West End House and The New Castle Historical Society. She is very passionate about civil rights and is a huge advocate of grass root organizations such as CAIR-Philadelphia. For fun she like to go hiking, take day trips, travel, and experience new things.

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Tylar Kelly

Interfaith Relations Intern (Spring ’09)

Tylar Kelly is a student at Rustin High School in West Chester. Tylar choose to intern with CAIR-Philadelphia because he has a passion for interfaith activities and is interested in learning more about Islam.

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Uzma Ahmed

Chapter Development Intern (Fall ’08)

Uzma is a junior at Rosemont College majoring in biology and participating in the BS/MD Drexel Fast Track Medical Program. She is also currently serving her second term as President of the Rosemont MSA. Uzma chose to intern with CAIR-Philadelphia because of her passion for promoting an understanding of Islam in the United States and to develop her skills as a civic activist.