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Our 2025 Reflections

By Melaina Lenzi, Communications Intern What a year at Degrees of Change (DoC)! We welcomed familiar faces, came together as a community, and as always, supported young people in becoming homegrown leaders. Here’s what we’re celebrating from 2025:   New Team Members This year brought fresh energy to our team. We were thrilled to welcome Kelly Bay-Meyer,…
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Seed Internships: 2026 Volunteer Interviewers Needed

Estimated time commitment: 3-7 hours We are seeking volunteer interviewers for our 2026 Seed Internships Interview Event. Seed Internships invests in the vibrant future of the Puget Sound by offering 10+ week paid summer internships with weekly professional development. Volunteers over the past five years…
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Why You Should “Carrot” about Seed Internships

By Lance Maligaya I would’ve never imagined myself working at a hospital, let alone a children’s hospital. I’ve always wanted to work with kids in an educational setting, but this last summer I was selected to be a Seed intern on the Pediatric Wellness team…
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Seed Internships 2026 Application Is Open

The application for our Seed Internships 2026 summer program is officially open! Seed Internships invests in the vibrant future of the Puget Sound by identifying exceptional college students from diverse backgrounds, and matching them with top, local employers. Undergraduate students attending school in the Puget…
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How I Became Passionate About Professional Development

By Marissa Jackman I started college with more passion than professional experience. At that point, I was not very active in the workforce and worked no more than four hours per week. I was 18.  The Next Chapter In 2023, I began my college journey…
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Degrees of Change Names Kelly Bay-Meyer As CEO

We are excited to announce that the Degrees of Change (DoC) board of directors has appointed Kelly Bay-Meyer as our next chief executive officer. Current CEO Marquise Dixon will transition out after September. Kelly, who has a ten-year history at Degrees of Change in multiple…
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