MLEIP Advisory Board

About the Board

The Advisory Board for the Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program consists of individuals from the private sector, public sector, and higher education.

To assist with growing the internship program, the MLEIP Advisory Board formed the Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Corporation, a 501(c)(3), in 2018.

The specific objectives and purpose of this advisory board are:

• a commitment to heighten the awareness and encourage the participation of minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged college/university students regarding environmental-related issues and policies;
• to develop a diversified work force within Texas' environmental agencies and private corporations through paid internships for students exploring professional opportunities in the environmental fields;
• to train and equip students for future careers as environmental professionals; and
• to increase participation of interns in non-government entities.

Advisory board members:

• Actively participate in advisory board meetings.
• Contribute to discussions related to internship program services.
• Serve on an ad hoc committee when needed.
• Positively enhance the MLEIP by
• sponsoring intern(s) based on available funding;
• providing resource materials for interns and sponsors, as appropriate; and
• arranging for student interns to tour their respective organization/facility.
• Support college student recruitment and selection as MLEIP interns.
• Promote MLEIP to prospective external intern sponsors.
• Participate in planning and executing the annual intern conference.
• Attend the annual conference to network with sponsors and interns.
• Serve as positive role models for future leaders who are launching their careers through the MLEIP.