CLINIC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE Allessandra Spada

Allessandra Spada recently joined the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel as its newest Conservation Education and Marketing intern. Her six-month internship began on June 1.

From Ithaca, New York, Spada is a senior at the University at Buffalo studying environmental geoscience.

“I have always had a passion for animals since a very young age, and as I grew older, I learned more about environmental issues and how everything played a role in one another,” she said. “I wanted to join an internship with a mission aligned to my aspirations.”

The Conservation Education and Marketing Internship is a six-month program designed for those interested in pursuing careers in environmental conservation, communication or other related fields. Spada will learn about CROW on an organizational level and apply the information through public speaking engagements and outreach events. She will also learn about the impact of communication through social media outlets and community partnerships with local newspaper and media companies.

“The focus on education and marketing provides a unique chance to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation, while developing valuable skills in communication and outreach,” Spada said. “This internship will enable me to contribute to meaningful projects making a positive impact on the environment and the community, while also enhancing my professional development in a field I am deeply committed to.”

She engages with visitors at the Education Center and events, along with helping develop content for CROW’s social media pages, website and news stories. Her aspirations extend beyond the internship into helping wildlife through ecological restoration.

“I care about both animals and the environment, and I hope to do something where I can help both,” Spada said. “This allows me to combine my knowledge of environmental issues with practical experience in wildlife rehabilitation.”

For more information about the internships and externships that CROW offers, visit https://crowclinic.org/get-involved/student-programs-internships/.