Feature of the week

At Small Acts of Sustainability, we are fortunate to have a village who are passionate about the work we do. We deeply appreciate and value the dedication and commitment of our community members.

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MARNEY WOOD

Marney Wood is a rising senior at Wellesley College studying Economics and Biology. She is a 2020 Albright Fellow in the Albright Institute at Wellesley. Originally from Pasadena, CA, Marney has worked for a variety of nonprofit organizations both domestically and abroad. She has a long-standing passion for global health and women’s health especially and is excited to be working with Small Acts for Sustainability as an intern this summer.

1. Tell us about what you do.

I am a rising senior at Wellesley College studying Economics and Biology. This summer, I’m interning for Small Acts for Sustainability. I’m working on the website design, grant applications, and strategies for measuring our impact.

2. How did you get involved with Small Acts for Sustainability?

I was connected with Small Acts for Sustainability through the Albright Institute at Wellesley, where I’m a 2020 Fellow. Fiona was also a fellow at the Albright Institute and reached out to recruit interns for the summer.

3. Why do you believe the work at Small Acts for Sustainability is important?

I believe that empowering and educating girls and women about menstrual hygiene is essential to improving their lives and educational prospects. Education and public health are areas that I am deeply passionate about, and I think that both improving health and education can empower people to improve their lives.

4. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Making it through giving a 30 minute presentation to Madeleine Albright!

5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I hope to continue to work to improve the world and empower those around me.

6. What do you most value in your friends?

I have wonderful friends who I can laugh and have fun with, but who are also deeply kind.

7. What do you think is your biggest strength?

I think my determination and resourcefulness are my biggest strengths.

8. Can you tell us about a learning moment in your life?

After my freshman year I decided to take a gap year to reconsider my goals and drives for the future. I think this year was invaluable, not just because of the experiences I had, but because I learned to take time to slow down and consider my next steps before taking them.

9. Why should others get involved with Small Acts for Sustainability?

Small Acts for Sustainability is doing important work for women's empowerment and health. Anyone who is passionate about this work and wants to support small, women-led organizations should get involved with Small Acts for Sustainability.