Cheyla Leilani Moranchel

Cheyla Moranchel | 12325 Vineyard View Ln NE Silverton, OR 97381 | 971-273-3360 | cheylamoranchel18@gmail.com

August 18, 2016

Dear Prospective Recruiters:
I am inquiring about an internship that is based on the goals that promote, educate, provide, enhance, and develop many skills for
students who are historically under-represented. I was also intrigued in a short or long term internship. I am most definitely
interested in working on a project(s) for more than a week and a couple of hours!
I am a current sophomore seeking a Bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Sciences and Public Health with a
minor in Spanish at Oregon State University. Last year I had the opportunity to be a CAMP Scholar Intern. Being in an internship
for a whole year requires commitment and this is something I definitely have that will benefit your position. During my
internship we had various projects and deadlines. It was important for my CSI partner and I to work collaboratively because the
deadlines needed to meet for promoting events. With that being said, as perfect as that year was, inevitable things occurred but
communicating in a professional and respectful manner really helped in completing the projects and reaching the deadlines.
Throughout the duration of my internship, I acquired skills that will assist me on the internship I am applying to. I learned to
work with another intern, ask questions, self-discipline, commitment, confronted deadlines, and communication skills both verbal
and nonverbal.
My ethnic studies, sociology, and individual & social health determinants courses have taught me a lot about social justice.
However, the knowledge I have now I attribute to working at the Asian and Pacific Cultural Center. As a student success peer
facilitator, Ive had the opportunity to learn and become more aware of multiple dimensions of identities. In creating an event In
My Shoes I have been given a lot of feedback to ensure that no one feels tokenized. Internships work with diverse backgrounds
and it is important to be able to work with various groups and be open to having discussions that might not be comfortable. This
is an area where I am comfortable discussing. This past summer I had the opportunity and privilege to work with high school
students through the Oregon Migrant Leadership Institute where I was able to articulate everything I have learned in facilitations
and motivating the students to not only pursue a higher education but to really find who they really are and what they wanted
their future to look like. As a facilitator, I had to constantly be thinking on my feet and be ready to respond or improvise. There
were times that students would dose off and not be mentally present during the workshops but it was up to the facilitator to
change that, so I definitely learned to be creative yet strategic of facilitating activities.
The day I was born my father was not there because he was following the seasonal agriculture work. I didnt know I was poor
until I knew I was poor which was in elementary school. My teacher pulled me aside and told me to translate and tell my mom
that she needed to provide the list of supplies that we didnt take. It was this pivotal moment that made me realized where we
stood in the socioeconomic class but I was also taught a valuable lesson which was to be resourceful. My mother sought help at a
community center and from that day on we volunteered constantly which kept me motivated to do my best in my education. In
middle school, I developed three eating disorders. I was able to overcome this when I found running, but it later on made me
realize the importance of health and an individuals well-being. My high school years defined my career aspirations which
focused on health and helping younger students.
My short term goals are to finish my undergraduate degrees and be admitted into the Physical Activity and Public Health
program offered through at Oregon State University. My long term goals are to work with children, adolescents, and adults on
battling obesity and diabetes prevalence rates through interventions at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. My focus
will be working with underrepresented communities. I mentioned that I like helping people and the way I have been giving back
and will continue to is through college readiness programs and events. My parents highest education level was up to 5th grade
and I know that parents are a huge influence on their children so its imperative that they too be informed.

My resume, which is enclosed, contains additional information of the work Ive done thus far. This internship will not only help
me financially but will aid in my professional development. Being a first generation student is very difficult but getting involved
really helps. This is an incredible opportunity and would appreciate a time to discuss more about the internship as well as to
answer any further questions about my candidacy. I can be reached via cell phone or by email.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the interview to talk about more about the internship.

Sincerely,

Cheyla Leilani Moranchel

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