Student Interns

Meet the Marketing and Communications Interns

The Ethics Center works with Santa Clara University students through many of its programs, internships, and fellowships to help them grow independently within their respective fields. One of those programs brings in talented students to help with the Center’s marketing and communication efforts.

The students are engaged in all aspects of the many communication channels that support the work of the Ethics Center from website content creation and management, social media, report and newsletter publishing, promoting in-person and virtual events, and creation of visual assets.

The opportunity draws applicants from a wide range of disciplines including web and graphic design, writing, journalism, marketing, management, political science, and philosophy.

2026-27 Marketing and Communications Interns

Marketing and Communications Intern, Diya Chardhary

Diya Chaudhary

Diya Chaudhary is a sophomore studying Communication. This is her second year working at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics as a marketing and communications intern. She contributes to the Center’s digital storytelling through writing, social media strategy, and content development. She has a strong passion for journalism and ethical storytelling, and is always looking for the next news story.

Originally from San Francisco, Diya enjoys exploring the city’s culture and food scene whenever she’s home. Outside of her work at the Ethics Center, she is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and is currently developing her personal website to showcase her reporting and multimedia projects.

Shruti Doshi

Shruti is a graduate student at Santa Clara University pursuing an MS in Information Systems. As a MarCom Intern at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, she helps manage content, oversee social media channels, and analyze multi-channel marketing data to support the Center's ethical initiatives. Outside of her academic and professional work, Shruti enjoys photography and hiking.

Riley Druhot

Riley Druhot is a junior from New Jersey, majoring in Communications with a minor in Marketing. This is her first year as a Marketing and Communications Intern with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. She focuses on social media management, website development, and writing for the center. Outside of her work at the ethics center, she also works in media relations for Santa Clara Athletics, writing athlete biographies and managing their website content. She is also a member of Delta Gamma, where she has served on the Junior Chapter Management Team in event planning and membership participation. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going to the beach, and watching sports.

Marketing and Communications Intern, Aaliyah Hassan.

Aalyiah Hassan

Aaliyah Hassan is a junior majoring in marketing at Santa Clara University. This is her first year working with the Markkula Center as a marketing and communications intern. Her interests include content design, creative strategy, and visual storytelling, with a particular passion for brand development and creative marketing.

Aaliyah is also a transfer student and is excited to become involved in the Santa Clara community by exploring new activities and student organizations. In her free time, Aaliyah enjoys traveling to new places, watching sports, photography and videography, and spending time with her loved ones.

Justin Ma

Justin is a senior studying economics & MIS. As a Marketing & Communications Intern at the Markkula Center, Justin is involved with optimizing content and developing strategies for web growth. At SCU, Justin is the president of the Undergraduate Marketing Association. Outside of academics, Justin has worked in tech, elaborating on his interests in product management, technical marketing, and AI.

Olivia Mikucki

Olivia Mikucki is a senior from Chicago, Illinois, majoring in strategic communications with a minor in political science. This is her first year as a marketing and communications intern at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, where she focuses on social media management, content creation, and website development. Outside of her role on the MarComm team, Olivia enjoys spending time outdoors, staying active, and pursuing creative projects.

Ava Pitts

Ava Pitts is a junior from Seattle, Washington majoring in Communications. This is her second year working with the Markkula Center as a Marketing and Communications Intern. On campus, she is a member of Women in Business and Delta Gamma. In her free time, Ava enjoys working out, spending time at the beach, and reading.