Bethesda Green is a small team and we depend on our interns to help ensure we are able to achieve our mission to accelerate the sustainable economy locally with a focus on innovation, impact, and community. This summer we are excited to have two interns! We’re looking forward to working with them this summer.
Introducing, Emily Bernard, Bethesda Green’s Best For DMV Intern
Emily is a Maryland native, born and raised in Damascus. She is a rising senior at the University of Maryland, majoring in Government and Politics with a minor in Sustainability Studies. After graduating this coming fall, she plans to further her career in the environmental nonprofit world.
Emily applied to Bethesda Green out of her interest in local sustainability. She is passionate about issues like reducing single-use plastic consumption, recycling as much as possible, and recognizing the impact of your personal carbon footprint. This summer, Emily will be working to develop the Best for DMV campaign.
Outside of the office, you will find Emily lounging with her dog, Cleo, or hiking at Harper’s Ferry with her friends. She also enjoys camping on the beach and hopes to take trips to Assateague Island this summer.
Introducing, Xianqi Liang, Bethesda Green’s Photography Intern
Xianqi grew up in Guangdong, China and came to Washington DC three years ago. She is currently a junior at American University, majoring in Film & Media Arts with a minor in Economics. During the school year, Xianqi created a variety of artworks which involve in film production, photography, Photoshop, and graphic design. She was the recipient of the American University School of Communication’s Visions Awards 2019 in the category of Photo Essay.
Xianqi reached out to Bethesda Green out of her interest in photography. She uses her passion for photography and filmmaking skills to photograph Bethesda Green events, staff, and incubator companies.
You can catch Xianqi spending most of her summer free time in downtown Washington D.C. doing street photography. During the week, she works in a darkroom to process and develop films at American University. She also loves to do adventure and discover different places in the world. Check out her online portfolio.
