Mata Wakefield

Intern

I am currently a sophomore in the screened fine arts department at Edward R. Murrow High School in New York City. Growing up in New York City has made me appreciative of people’s cultures and I’ve become conscious of how I’m constantly exposed to so much diversity. My parents both have jobs that focus on international affairs and I have grown up listening and participating in their conversations, which has created a sense of global awareness and curiosity about the world. 

I am still figuring out and exploring what I’m interested in, but right now I’m passionate about environmental issues and climate change. Outside of school, I enjoy printmaking and rock climbing. I also play soccer and recently started volunteering at a local non-profit organization. I enjoy learning about astronomy, history, and sociology, but I’m especially interested in climate change and environmental issues. This summer I’m studying in Portugal to learn more about how humans are impacting our climate and ecosystems and what we can do to mitigate that impact. 

My dad introduced me to Sherman, who was his professor when he was a student at Tufts University. I am excited to work with Sherman and learn more through working with him and being part of The Trebuchet.

[Teichman:] One could not fail to be impressed by this young woman, and knowing her lineage :) I know this is going to be a wonderful reciprocal working relationship.