Center For Progressive Leadership

2008 New Leaders Summer Interns

Josh Stroman

Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina

Age: 22

School: Harvard CollegeBenedict College

Interests: Reading about new ways to engage firends in discussions of current events, enjoying music, film and learning new things.

Internship: People for the American Way

Joshua is a graduate of Benedict college. He has been actively involved in the areas of education and social awareness during his time at Benedict. During his term as the 2nd Vice President of the Student Body, he launched the 3.0 Challenge, an initiative that worked to ensure the academic success and retention of Freshman students.

He has also been involved in a number of community organizations including the NAACP, Upward Bound and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

"I am passionate about engaging public, private or faith based sectors which focus on increasing cross-sector partnerships in industries that positively impact underserved and underrepresented populations."

- Josh Stroman,
2008 New Leaders Summer Intern

More about Josh

What are you most passionate about?
I am passionate about engaging public, private or faith based sectors which focus on increasing cross-sector partnerships in industries that positively impact underserved and underrepresented populations.

You're stranded on a deserted island. What is one book or album that you can't live without?
One book I couldn't live without would be the Bible because it's inspirational, political, analyzes different cultures, and is long enough and diverse enough to keep me engaged. The album I couldn't live without is Lauryn Hill's Unplugged.

What do you hope to take away from your experience as a CPL New Leader?
I hope to be exposed to avenues where I can transfer my inquiries and belief in the power of advocacy, into a force for social reconstruction.

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