INFORMATION SECURITY
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Where are you from?
Park Ridge, IL
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College name?
Loyola University Chicago.
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Department you interned in?
IT — Client Security Services Management
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Why did you choose the Chicago Fed for your internship?
I chose the Chicago Fed internship because I thought it would be a great opportunity to learn how a prestigious bank keeps their employees and private information safe through various forms of technology. When I was researching the Bank’s website, the Corporate Social Responsibility page also appealed to me because I think all big corporations should make efforts towards diversity and inclusion, volunteerism, supplier diversity, and environmentalism.
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What did you learn?
During my time at the Bank, I learned that it takes a lot of departments to keep the bank running. I had assumed the majority of employees and interns would have economic backgrounds, but there are a lot of people with a wide variety of experience and education who keep the Chicago Fed running.
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What is the biggest takeaway from your time spent at the Fed?
My biggest takeaway will be the friendships I made with other interns, and the guidance I received from the CSSM-Support team.
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"It’s cool to be able to say I’ve hugged a cart that had over thirty million dollars in it."
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Who would you recommend a Chicago Fed internship to?
I would recommend a Fed internship to college students who want professional work experience in an organization that has a multitude of departments to explore and learn about.
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What is your favorite quote?
"To succeed in life, you need three things: a wish bone, a backbone, and a funny bone." — Reba McEntire
