2008 New Leaders Summer Interns
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Alex Cumana
Hometown: Hialeah, Florida
Age: 20
School:
Interests: Sports, boating, hiking, and blogging
Internship: Common Cause
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Alexander is the Campus Coordinator for Democracy Matters, where he educates young voters on the benefits of Clean Elections and the impact on the electoral process. During his experience at Democracy Matters, has shown him the importance of a grassroots organization and promoting progressive ideals amongst students and young voters. |
"Furthermore, one of the most satisfying aspects of working for Democracy Matters is working with fellow students. I have learned much from them and we have shared in the same experiences. "
- Alex Cumana,
2008 New Leaders Summer Intern |
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| More about Alex |
You're stranded on a deserted island. What is one book or album that you can't live without?
Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas and Billy Joel's The Stranger album.
What do you hope to take away from your experience as a CPL New Leader?
At Democracy Matters, I have worked with students and activists committed to the cause of Clean Elections despite of difficult odds and obstacles. Working here has shown me the importance of a grassroots organization and promoting progressive ideals amongst students. Our organization started out of an office seven years ago, and now has expanded to 70 campuses with hundred plus students nationwide. Progressive leaders like those I work for have transformed an idea into a movement, and I want to help a progressive organization’s cause as I have helped Democracy Matters. Furthermore, one of the most satisfying aspects of working for Democracy Matters is working with fellow students. I have learned much from them and we have shared in the same experiences. The CPL can replicate this experience as I live and learn from other progressive student learners from across the country. |
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