White Violet Center: Meet our new crop of interns

The team at White Violet Center is pleased to welcome our new interns. These five ladies play a vital role in our daily farm operations. They work in the organic gardens; take care of the animals and so much more. Feel free to leave an encouraging comment so they can see how much support and love there is for all that they do.

Abigail Close

September 3, 2018 – March 1, 2019
DeForest, WI
“I want to take part in a community of people who support each other and work hard for a common goal. I love learning and would enjoy learning how to work with alpacas and chickens and the garden.” Abigail is a 2016 High school graduate with 2 semesters at Madison Area Technical College.

Beth McDonald

September 3, 2018 – August 31, 2019
Terre Haute, IN
“Due to the deep love and respect I have for animals and nature, I would like to learn even more about how I can be a better steward for both. As both an animal lover and environmental-water laboratory technician, I am eager to utilize the skills I have acquired.” Beth is a 2015 Indiana State University graduate in Biology and Nursing.

Ana Mercado

September 3, 2018 – March 1, 2019 Grafton, WI
“I was drawn to the WVC internship, because it combines three of my greatest passions: working outdoors, environmental consciousness, and design processes. As an intern at WVC, I hope to explore the field of organic agriculture and gain hands-on farm and animal care experience, while forming a deeper connection with fiber processing techniques.” Ana is a 2017 Mount Mary University, WI graduate in Fashion Design with special interest in using upcycled materials.

Paloma Rothschild

June 20 – December 18, 2018
Dana Point, CA
“I have always been an animal-loving, outdoors-loving kind of gal… during college I spent time with a friend who lives in a local co-op where sustainability, renewable resourcing, fruit & vegetable gardens, and raising chickens are cherished….I stumbled, almost miraculously, across the alpaca husbandry and organic garden opportunities at WVC.” Paloma is a 2018 California State Polytechnic University graduate in International Business.

McKenzie Vaughan

July 9 – December 1, 2018
Terre Haute, IN
“The environment, outdoors, and animals have always been a passion of mine since I was a child and have grown immensely as I have grown older and gone through college. I am super excited to see (be a part of) the Organic Gardening and Alpaca/Animal Husbandry internships available at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice!” McKenzie is a 2018 Indiana University graduate in Environmental Sustainability.