Name: Abigail Clayborne

Major/Year/School: Bachelor of Business Administration with a Concentration in Accountancy and a Minor in Economics. Rising Junior. The George Washington University.

Position: Administrative (Accounting/HR) Intern

Past Internships: none

What drew you to an internship at IWPR?

I knew I wanted an accounting or business internship this summer to jumpstart my business career, but I wanted to be a part of an organization with a greater purpose than just crunching numbers. My internship at IWPR has allowed me to gain valuable business skills while also supporting and learning from a forward-thinking organization.

What does a typical day at IWPR look like?

Each day is different; I could be helping with next year’s budgets, managing accounts payable, or reconciling bank accounts. I love working with numbers and am always eager to take on a challenging problem!

What has been the best part of interning at IWPR so far?

Hands down, the people. Everyone here is incredibly intelligent and passionate about the work that they do. I am surrounded by some very talented and driven people who inspire me to work hard and learn as much as I can each day that I am here.

Any advice for future IWPR interns?

Make the most of your time at IWPR and jump at every available opportunity— you won’t realize how much you have learned and grown until you are done with your internship!

What are your future career interests?

I have just accepted an internship offer with PwC for next summer. I hope to stay with the firm after graduation and see where the opportunities take me!

Favorite lunch spot? CAVA— its fast, easy, and delicious. It doesn’t hurt that it’s only a block away either.

Favorite D.C. museum? The Air and Space Museum. I am still amazed by the fact that we are able to fly massive metal objects through the air!

Favorite podcast or reading material on your commute? I only have a 15 minute walk to work, but I love listening to some smooth Indie tunes on my way in.

What else do you like to do in your spare time? I am a cheerleader at GW, so I love meeting up with my teammates and working on stunts or new skills whenever we can!

Stay tuned throughout the summer as we highlight other IWPR interns and learn more about IWPR’s internship program here.