Tisha Graham has an instinctive ability to mentor, engage, empower and coach successful research staff and interns. Graham also is an advocate who believes in PLU students and the education the university provides.
While working at Fred Hutchinson, she organized and set up the Small University Summer Internship program for PLU biology students. Since its start, numerous students have been able to pursue their passions in different fields of research including cancer, HIV, immunology and virology. These opportunities include working with cutting-edge technology and interacting with researchers who are in the top of their field. Most importantly, students are able to gain confidence in laboratories that will propel them to accomplish their goals after graduation.
Fred Hutchinson is a prestigious research institution that does not distribute internships frequently. Therefore, Graham’s commitment to PLU students creates opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
These alumni and others like you are instrumental in providing students important experiential learning opportunities. Students who have an internship while they are in school are almost twice as likely to have a job offer when they graduate, according to statistics from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Want to get involved and help PLU students launch their careers, just as Tisha Graham ’09 has done? Visit the Career Connections website to learn more about how you can help ensure student access to internships, job shadowing and career opportunities.
If you’d like additional information, email career@plu.edu.
