Meet the Interns

Please join us in welcoming Tessa Rose and Kevin O'Grady, Northeastern University co-op students who are working as interns at the Conservancy through June.

Tessa Rose

Tessa is a second year student at Northeastern University pursuing a degree in Communication Studies with a Journalism minor. As the Communications and Public Relations intern, she is responsible for the upkeep of the Emerald Necklace social media websites – Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr – publishing and editing articles for the monthly E-Newsletter, designing various print materials as well as assisting with park events. When Tessa isn’t working at the Shattuck Visitor Center, she can be found participating in Northeastern’s television production club, NUTV, photography, swimming, horseback riding and spending as much time outside as possible, especially in the Emerald Necklace. Growing up in the rural town of Brooklyn, Connecticut she especially appreciates the naturalistic elements that the parks have to offer in the busy and bustling city of Boston. “They provide great places for relaxation and quiet time away from the fast paced lifestyle of the city,” she says. Tessa looks forward to furthering her involvement within the parks as well as encouraging participation from other students.

Kevin O’Grady

Kevin is a sophomore at Northeastern University pursuing a dual major in Environmental Science and International Affairs. As the Project Assistant intern, he is responsible for planning and recruiting for volunteer events in the parks, such as the Muddy River Cleanup, organizing materials for meetings and working with volunteers on park restoration. Kevin loves participating in outdoor activities and in his free time enjoys runs through the beautiful Back Bay Fens. “The parks are a nice place in which you can participate in the outdoors, away from the city,” says the North Andover native. Outside of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy office, Kevin is a practicing DJ for both Northeastern’s radio station WRBB and for personal enjoyment. Additionally he is a member of the environmental science club.