We are so very excited to bring on three more awesome interns for this summer. We’re confident that with their help, we’ll be able to continue serving our partners during this uncertain season.

Here’s a little bit about each of them!

Judah Robert (left)

Hi! My name is Judah Robert and I am one of the new ReCity interns for the Summer of 2020. I am a rising senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursuing a degree in English. While I was born in Pennsylvania, I was mostly raised in North Carolina (although Pennsylvania will always be my “heart home”). I am an avid reader and enjoy writing in my spare time (hence the inclination to major in English). I am also involved with the Summit Church in Chapel Hill and actively participate in their college ministry at UNC, known as Summit College. I am so thankful to have this opportunity to work at ReCity, as I found their way finding a creative and practical method of impacting the community in a meaningful way to be something that set them apart from a lot of outreach programs I have encountered, and it was this innovative way of thinking that drew me to want to be a part of the organization. I am excited to do whatever I can to help in accomplishing ReCity’s goals and look forward to working alongside those who are actively making a difference.

Isabella Lima (middle)

Hey everyone! My name is Isabella Lima and I am a rising junior at UNC Chapel Hill majoring in Sociology with a possible minor in Social and Economic Justice. I was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil but I have lived in Durham for over 10 years. I have been looking to get involved with nonprofits in Durham that help tackle the problems our community members face and I really identified with ReCity’s mission of driving collective impact. I am very excited to learn more about ReCity but also about the many organizations working with ReCity and the amazing projects they are doing to help Durham residents. Other than helping others, I love playing with an infinite amount of dogs, cooking one of my specialties: ratatouille and homemade hummus, and traveling! I am very excited to start this new position and learn how I can better help the Durham community. 

Graham Watkins (right)

Hey everyone! My name is Graham Watkins and I am a rising junior at UNC. I am majoring in American Studies and minoring in Entrepreneurship and African American Diaspora Studies. That being said, outside of the classroom I love to hike and my hope is to try part of the AT this summer! I love basketball and as long as quarantine lasts, I am always up for a virtual game of H.O.R.S.E if anyone wants to test their luck against the new guy. When we do get back together in the space, which I hope is very soon, you will likely find me listening to artists like Andy Mineo, Lecrae and Tauren Wells, and as far as entertainment, while I love sports and am always down to watch a game, I am also equally and at times more interested in watching a Rom Com. I am a 3 on the enneagram and love to talk about personalities and find commonality as well as highlight unique and cool differences. My friends often make fun of me for being the “deep” guy in conversations, but it is just because I really want to get to know people! So if you ever want to talk about life, your celebrations, your problems, I am here for it and would love to get to know you! I am humbled and honored to be working alongside such strong leaders, yes, but even more so, exemplary people. I truly believe in ReCity’s mission to establish a strong community that together will bring justice that restores. I have incredible faith in this community and am excited to learn from each and every one of you!