DWC Interns: 2024-2025

Nina Derby

Nina is a rising Junior at Barnard College studying Political Science and Human Rights. Originally from Seattle, Washington, she is passionate about international human rights law, with a focus on immigration, education, and women’s rights. Nina is particularly interested in exploring the enforcement mechanisms that uphold these rights within the international legal system and hopes to pursue a career in international law. She is also committed to civic engagement and local politics. At DWC, she has enjoyed working on a range of political campaigns and reproductive justice initiatives, with some highlights including fundraising for Collective Power, and running social media and canvassing for Prop 1. In her free time, Nina enjoys reading, baking, and playing ultimate frisbee.

Sabine Ebanks (she/her)

Sabine grew up in Geneva, Switzerland, and is currently a rising junior at Columbia University majoring in political science and history. She is particularly interested in humanitarianism, European politics, and the impacts (or lack thereof) of international relations on US domestic politics. Sabine hopes to make a career in diplomacy or journalism. One of the highlights of her DWC internship has been connecting with New Yorkers and exploring new neighborhoods while volunteering for DWC-endorsed City Council candidates Pierina Sanchez and Sarah Batchu. Outside of politics, Sabine enjoys playing with her dog Figue, going on long walks, and visiting new places.

Heather Hayes

Heather is a rising senior at Columbia University majoring in Political Science and is originally from a small town in Washington state. She is interested in electoral politics, labor unions, and economic inequality within the American political system. As a DWC intern she has enjoyed learning more about different campaigns and organizations within New York as well as participating in a variety of initiatives including canvassing for Prop 1 and fundraising for abortion clinics. After interning with her Senator in DC and working with various political nonprofits she hopes to continue this work into her professional career.

Taylor Lynch (she/her)

Taylor is a rising junior at Columbia University majoring in political science and sociology. She grew up in Northampton Massachusetts, and spent her freshman year at Colorado College. Taylor is interested in pursuing a career crafting equitable public policy through legislative advocacy and is particularly passionate about environmental and housing policy, as well as metropolitan urban planning. As a researcher and Laidlaw Scholar at Columbia University, Taylor investigates interventions to increase entrepreneurship neighborhoods, and the connection between political polarization and neighborhood connectivity in New York City. One of the highlights of her DWC internship has been working with Vanessa Aronson's City Council campaign, where Taylor has engaged with New Yorkers and gained on the ground experience from the UES to Stuytown! Outside of politics, Taylor enjoys ranking NYC coffee shops and running, biking & hiking.