Community Health Internship Program Cohorts
2025 CHIP Interns
Erin Hunt
As Waltham Fields Community Farm’s Food Access Intern, Erin Hunt will be supporting two food access programs - the Mobile Outreach Market (MOM) and Veg Rx - through direct service and by developing educational and community resources for participants. She will also spend time this summer connecting with the land and with the community on site at the Farm. "The first time I read about Waltham Fields Community Farm, their mission resonated deeply with my life purpose and I am thrilled about the opportunity to work with peers and mentorship in service of community health." - Erin Hunt '26
Maya Krishana
Waltham Partnership for Youth’s CHIP intern, Maya Krishana, will be developing a social determinants of health framework and educational materials for the organization. She'll learn more about their work by joining staff on site visits to varied organizations hosting WPY summer interns. "I chose CHIP to be able to play a role in providing equal opportunities in the Waltham community." - Maya Krishana '26
Anaisha Moya
Anaisha Moya will be developing an evaluation strategy for Waltham Family School this summer as a CHIP intern. The internship will include research on the social determinants of health for immigrant families and developing timelines and templates for collecting outcomes data. She will engage in conversations with current staff and observation of WFS summer programs."I chose CHIP because it gives me the chance to pour into a community the same way others have poured into mine. All while simultaneously growing into the kind of healthcare provider who treats illness, uplifts and advocates for people whose voices are too often ignored, and ultimately heals souls." - Anaisha Moya '27
Sydney Feld
Sydney Feld will support the transformative Summer Eats Program as an intern with the Waltham Boys & Girls Club. She will be at the heart of connecting kids in need with nutritious meals, ensuring that children in Waltham receive healthy food where they live, learn, and play. "I chose CHIP because it would help further my knowledge and engagement within the Waltham community, learn and apply new skills, and interact with passionate, like-minded individuals who want to make positive impacts on the world." - Sydney Feld '26
Zahria Questelles
Zahria Questelles will be working as a CHIP intern this summer at Charles River Community Health. She will be working directly with CRCH staff and patients to help connect members of our community with existing resources and support them in receiving the healthcare they need.
"I chose CHIP because it aligns perfectly with my passion for addressing social determinants of health through hands-on community engagement and advocacy." - Zahria Questelles '26