Seeking an internship in linguistics, communications, or social justice.

For a copy of Janeth’s resume, please email (program@shecan.global).

Janeth Mejía is in her third year at the University of Minnesota, where she enjoys watching the snow fall from her window. She is deeply engaged in academic and cultural pursuits, exemplifying her dedication to education and community building.

Janeth grew up with her mother, aunt, and younger sister in Chichicastenango, a small town in the highlands of Guatemala. Supported by her family, Janeth was always motivated to learn. Throughout her time in school, Janeth continued to defy expectations and was consistently ranked one of the top students. Along with her academic strengths, Janeth also loves the arts, music, and animals. She was able to balance her schoolwork, house chores, and extracurricular activities, including studying marimba – an instrument usually associated with men in Guatemala. By challenging this norm, Janeth inspired many other girls to sign up for marimba lessons. In addition to music, she has also participated in theater, dance, and creative writing.

Janeth’s time spent volunteering with organizations allowed her to lead workshops on the rights of children, women, and indigenous peoples. She experienced first-hand how language can change someone’s path and open new doors. Janeth is passionate about helping preserve the indigenous languages of her country, connecting her indigenous community with the world through languages, and increasing opportunities for Guatemala.

Highlights From Janeth’s Work Experience:

• Student Academic Support in Writing, Center for Writing, UMN
• Global Gopher Experiences Team Member, International Student and Scholar Services
• Spanish Consultant, University of Minnesota Spanish Department

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, K’iche’, and Italian