HOTT Staff Writer

My time interning at Helping Ourselves to Transform has been eye-opening and insightful as I worked to help address issues facing incarcerated people and returning citizens.

Working under the mentorship of Dr. Carmen Johnson at Helping Ourselves To Transform (HOTT) was incredibly enriching. My responsibilities included policy research, legal research, attending meetings with elected officials, and exploring legislation such as the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 and the 1994 Crime Bill. These tasks not only sharpened…

Working with Helping Ourselves to Transform (HOTT) has been an incredibly enriching experience. As an Operations and Development specialist, I’ve had the opportunity to dive deep into the world of grant writing and social media management, two key areas that help sustain our organization’s mission. Collaborating with passionate individuals dedicated…

Working at HOTT under the guidance of Dr. Carmen Johnson has been an incredibly enriching experience. My responsibilities included researching policies, testifying before the legal division of the House of Delegates in Maryland, and delving into legislation about juvenile crime and custody. These tasks not only sharpened my research skills…

With being an intern with Helping Ourselves To Transform I learned a lot, from working alongside the great Dr. Carmen Johnson, I was able to meet a lot of people in very high positions such as Congressman Glen Ivey. Dr. Johnson was very welcoming from the beginning and still is…