Blog Archive: July, 2022

INTERNSHIP REFLECTION - ABI PONZIO

July 28, 2022

When I decided to intern for The 2nd and 7 Foundation, I was both excited and nervous. I never considered working for a nonprofit organization and was unsure how I would fit in with this organization. After completing my internship, I was pleasantly surprised by this enriching opportunity. I was struck by the idea of “paying it forward” because I grew up in a family of athletes. With this, I learned the importance of education being ahead of sports. I was happy to reiterate this to the young kids who view many student-athletes as heroes and leaders.