CROW Welcomes New Education/Marketing Intern

by SC Reporter Emilie Alfino

Allessandra Spada has joined the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) as its newest Conservation Education and Marketing Intern. Allessandra is the first Conservation Education and Marketing Intern to return to CROW since Hurricane Ian. Her six-month internship began on June 1.

Allessandra is from Ithaca, New York. She is a senior at University at Buffalo studying Environmental Geoscience. “I have always had a passion for animals since a very young age, and as I grew older, I learned more about environmental issues and how everything played a role in one another,” said Spada. “I wanted to join an internship with a mission aligned to my aspirations.”

The Conservation Education & Marketing Internship is a six-month program designed for those interested in pursuing careers in environmental conservation, communication, or other related fields. Allessandra will learn about CROW on an organizational level and apply the information through public speaking engagements and outreach events. She will also learn about the impact of communication through social media outlets and community partnerships with local newspaper and media companies.

“The focus on education and marketing provides a unique chance to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation while developing valuable skills in communication and outreach. This internship will enable me to contribute to meaningful projects making a positive impact on the environment and the community, while also enhancing my professional development in a field I am deeply committed to,” said Spada.

Allessandra engages with visitors at CROW’s Visitor Education Center and events, along with helping develop content for CROW’s social media pages, website, and news stories. Her aspirations extend beyond the internship into helping wildlife through ecological restoration.

“I care about both animals and the environment and I hope to do something where I can help both. This allows me to combine my knowledge of environmental issues with practical experience in wildlife rehabilitation.”

If you would like to learn more about internships and externships offered at CROW, click here. 

About Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
Established in 1968, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) is a teaching hospital saving the sick, injured and orphaned native and migratory wildlife of Southwest Florida and beyond. Through state-of-the-art veterinary care, public education programs and an engaging visitor center, CROW works to improve the health of the environment, humans and our animals through wildlife medicine. For more information, or to plan your visit, go to http://www.crowclinic.org. If you find an animal that is in need of help, call (239) 472-3644 ext.