MEET THE INTERNS
MEET THE INTERNS
ADDISON
Year: 11th Grade
Neighborhood: Antioch
Fun Fact: I love to sew
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I like working with the NYDT because I get to connect and work with my community to make Nashville a better place and advocate for youth and the change they want to see in Nashville.
ALEX
Year: 12th Grade
Neighborhood: Crieve Hall
Fun Fact: I like sunflowers
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I like being able to positively affect the city that I live in.
ALICE
Year: 12th Grade
Neighborhood: Belmont-Hillsboro
Fun Fact: I love to bake
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I like working with NYDT because I enjoy learning more about my city and giving back to the Nashville community.
ATARIUS
Year: 9th Grade
Neighborhood: Antioch
Fun Fact: I play football
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I’m being given a opportunity to help transform Nashville’s car-centric infrastructure into a space for everyone of every community, especially teens.
AUGUST
Year: 9th Grade
Neighborhood: Belle Meade
Fun Fact: I collect anime merchandise
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I like working with NYDT because I get to help design things to help the various communities in Nashville.
BEKA
Year: 9th Grade
Neighborhood: North Nashville
Fun Fact: I am very about the Lord in every way!
Why do you like working with the NYDT?
DAVION
Year: 11th Grade
Neighborhood: Madison
Fun Fact: I play sports and like chipotle
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I like helping young people like me and the process of designing the projects we do.
DONIA
Year: 11th Grade
Neighborhood: Madison
Fun Fact: I have chickens
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I like working with NYDT because it allows me to further influence the youth that lack ability to vocalise their obstacles in order to make Nashville a better place.
ESEOSA
Year: 12th Grade
Neighborhood: Bellshire Terrace
Fun Fact: My favorite pastime is creating art and sketching
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I love being able to see different parts of Nashville and the different ways the show their own sense of place
IVIE
Year: 12th Grade
Neighborhood: Brentwood
Fun Fact: I love stars
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I like working with the NYDT because I want to be able to improve the design of the city and make real change. I also appreciate having a group to bounce ideas off of and working productively together.
IVOREE
Year: 9th Grade
Neighborhood: North Nashville
Fun Fact: I like playing Fortnite and drawing in my free time. I have a clothing brand, and I love all my friends.
Why do you like working with the NYDT?
JADA
Year: 9th Grade
Neighborhood: North Nashville
Fun Fact: I love dyeing my hair
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I like working with NYDT because it’s a safe environment and i feel comfortable expressing myself
KAILEI
Year: 11th Grade
Neighborhood: North Nashville
Fun Fact: I love to play soccer
Why do you like working with the NYDT? We get to actually hear and see what the youth wants.
KIA
Year: 9th Grade
Neighborhood: North Nashville
Fun Fact: I’m a great dancer
Why do you like working with the NYDT?
LOIS
Year: 11th Grade
Neighborhood: East Nashville
Fun Fact: I collect trinkets and little figurines
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I like working with the NYDT because I get to hear other youths' ideas and opinions and try to change Nashville for the better.
LUC
Year: 12th Grade
Neighborhood: Lockeland Springs
Fun Fact: I dressed as a kidney for Halloween when I was 5
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I enjoy working with Nashville Youth Design Team because it allows me to collaborate, be creative, and improve Nashville communities.
MATEO
Year: 11th Grade
Neighborhood: Woodbine
Fun Fact: I like to play tennis
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I like working NYDT because its a productive and fun team to work with.
MEHRIYA
Year: 11th Grade
Neighborhood: Bellevue
Fun Fact: My favorite food is pancakes!
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I like working with NYDT because it gives me the opportunity to give back to my community and provides me with research experience!
VICTOR
Year: 10th Grade
Neighborhood: Antioch
Fun Fact: I've broken both of my legs before
Why do you like working with the NYDT? I like working with NYDT for the opportunities we are given to change the quality of life for youth in Nashville.