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Camas Today
By the People, for the People
Camas Graduate Selected for Summer Internship in Ireland
Sophia Wade, a Spelman College student, will participate in the Frederick Douglass-Daniel O'Connell Global Internship program.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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Sophia Wade, a 2024 graduate of Camas High School, has been selected for the 2026 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O'Connell Global Internship, an eight-week summer program in Dublin, Ireland, for undergraduate student leaders. Wade, a political science major at Spelman College, was chosen from a pool of over 500 applicants based on her demonstrated interest in gaining practical work experience in Ireland, her desire to emulate the social justice reform and business acumen of Douglass and O'Connell, and her commitment to pursuing a more inclusive world.
Why it matters
The internship program provides an opportunity for young leaders like Wade to gain international experience and develop skills in advocacy, entrepreneurship, and social justice reform. As a high school student, Wade created an equity curriculum called 'Windows and Mirrors' to address ignorance and promote inclusive practices, demonstrating her passion for enacting positive change within her community.
The details
Wade, who graduated from Camas High in 2024, was selected for the 2026 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O'Connell Global Internship along with 13 other students from around the United States. The eight-week summer program in Dublin, Ireland, is designed to provide undergraduate student leaders with practical work experience and the chance to emulate the social justice reform and business acumen of Douglass and O'Connell.
- Sophia Wade graduated from Camas High School in 2024.
- Wade was selected for the 2026 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O'Connell Global Internship.
The players
Sophia Wade
A 2024 graduate of Camas High School and a political science major at Spelman College in Atlanta. As a high school student, she created an equity curriculum called 'Windows and Mirrors' to address ignorance and promote inclusive practices, for which she won the 2024 Marshall Youth Leadership Award.
Frederick Douglass-Daniel O'Connell Global Internship
An eight-week summer program in Dublin, Ireland, for undergraduate student leaders that provides practical work experience and the chance to emulate the social justice reform and business acumen of Douglass and O'Connell.
What they’re saying
“That's when I was first introduced to advocacy and education, specifically as tools to enact positive change within the community.”
— Sophia Wade (The Columbian)
The takeaway
The selection of Sophia Wade for the Frederick Douglass-Daniel O'Connell Global Internship highlights the impact that young leaders can have in their communities and on a global scale. Wade's passion for advocacy and education, demonstrated through her high school equity curriculum, has earned her this prestigious opportunity to further develop her skills and make a positive difference in the world.
