Reimagining the Internship Experience

As Operations Manager at Novelly, I launched an equity-centered remote internship program designed to give college students hands-on leadership experience. From the start, my goal was to create an environment where students could grow as professionals, contribute meaningfully, and be treated as emerging leaders. For a full academic year, I managed a cohort of 9 interns, each with their own title, project scope, and timeline.

The program emphasized flexible scheduling, 1:1 mentorship, project ownership, and power-sharing practices. Interns helped shape their roles, participated in team retreats, and contributed to the development of our Culture Handbook. We also implemented self-assessments, ongoing feedback loops, and monthly career coaching to support long-term growth.

By the end of the program, interns had launched new digital campaigns, designed curriculum materials, and co-led strategic initiatives. Many left saying they felt more confident, more capable, and no longer afraid to tackle unfamiliar challenges. (See what else they had to say below!)

“Laura is by far one of the most talented, well-versed creatives I’ve had the pleasure to work with. Laura always welcomed the team and our efforts with such enthusiasm and support.”

— Brileigh, Social Media Intern

"What Laura does for an organization is the definition of work smarter, not harder. She's made my role as a product manager that much more efficient with her project management setup in Notion, turning mountains of documentation and data into cohesive categories and databases. It made onboarding and navigation much more seamless. Aside from what she can do, Laura's warmhearted and always willing to help. Nothing short of amazing to work with."

— Sean, Product Manager Intern