Tasia Sinn ‘09
Colorado Health Institute
Yearlong Fellow

Why did you want to become a PIFP Fellow?

I wanted to become a PIFP Fellow to gain experience and exposure in the nonprofit/policy world to add a dynamic dimension to my academic knowledge. My aspirations are to work in public policy at the national level, so gaining experience at a research-based nonprofit is the perfect introduction to policy work.

Please give a brief description of your job/role in your host organization:

In the capacity as research assistant, I am responsible for participating in various projects by performing a variety of research tasks. This year I will be working on the 2009 update of the Colorado Health Report Card by conducting interviews and updating data. Also, I will oversee the administrative and research aspects of the Colorado Alzheimer’s Coordinating Committee, a commission developed by the governor’s office to address the growing population of Alzheimer’s patients in Colorado.

What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned about your host organization so far?

As part of CHI’s mission to advance the overall health of the people of Colorado, the work environment at CHI definitely promotes a healthy lifestyle. The organization regularly invites a yoga instructor and masseuse to the office for the employees to take full advantage. A number of employees have also formed a walking group that takes daily twenty-minute walks around the Capitol Hill area.

What activities do you enjoy?

I enjoy hearing from members of the staff about all of the projects CHI is currently engaged in and projects they have done in the past.