Hi, my name is Lucy Pitts and I am so excited about working in the Charlotte office for TFFT! I am starting my junior year at Rhodes College in the fall, but I went to high school and grew up right here in Charlotte, NC. I am an education and adolescent psychology major at Rhodes.

My family has always had a passion for helping children and growing up my parents instilled the importance of giving back to the community. When I was about 10, my family and I traveled to Tanzania for the first time. We went with a group called Young Life Africa. While there, we were part of hosting a camp for kids of all ages. I loved it. Even though I was young, I knew that my heart was not going to let me leave this place and not come back. I have now been to Africa many times with Young Life Africa. I have worked in an orphanage; lived in a Maasi village; helped build a school; and climbed Kilimanjaro.

In high school I learned about TFFT during my senior year and volunteered for a little, but I really wanted to get more involved! So here I am sitting at my desk surrounded by wonderful people (Ramon, Maggie and Meghann) ready to work hard! On my first day here I was immediately welcomed and put to work. Ramon and I have been working on the Scholar Handbook, which I am honored to be apart of! It is awesome getting to see how it all works.

I admire TFFT’s message and purpose to support and educate kids in Tanzania. I have no doubt I will be in Tanzania soon to hopefully meet all these great teachers and staff over there! I know this internship will be the highlight of my summer because this work is so rewarding and meaningful. I could not have asked for a better internship!