05/28/2026
This semester, we had the pleasure of working alongside an incredible intern, Zahra, through the University of Houston ’s Civic Houston Internship Program (CHIP) in the Hobby School of Public Affairs. 💙
During her time with the Education Foundation of Harris County, Zahra gained firsthand experience in nonprofit and education foundation operations while working closely alongside the Education Foundation & Partnerships Director, Trina Silva. Through this experience, she received a behind-the-scenes look at donor engagement, partnership development, event planning, and the important role community collaboration plays in expanding opportunities for students across Harris County.
Zahra also assisted with the implementation of a new donor management software system and helped plan and execute our 3rd Annual Heart of Education Luncheon. Her professionalism, work ethic, intelligence, and willingness to jump in wherever needed made a tremendous impact on our team, and she quickly became an invaluable part of our work this spring semester.
We are especially excited to celebrate Zahra as she graduated this semester and prepares for her next chapter: law school! ⚖️
There is no doubt that Zahra has an incredibly bright future ahead of her, and we cannot wait to see all she accomplishes. She is truly a superstar, and we are so grateful for the time she spent with us.
Congratulations, Zahra — we are cheering you on every step of the way! 👏