Happy National Intern Day!
United Group is pleased to celebrate its seven outstanding summer interns, the most our organization has hosted in years!
“On National Intern Day, we celebrate the energy, curiosity, and fresh perspectives our interns bring. They’re not just figuring things out and gaining experience, they’re helping us reimagine and rewrite the playbook! We are grateful for their contributions and excited to support their growth,” Joan Cavanaugh, United Group's Chief Human Resources Officer said.
United Group is honored to host this incredible group of interns and look forward to the bright futures that lie ahead for each of them!
Our Summer 2025 Interns include:
Learn more about each of them, below!
Emma Darocha, Lifestyle
Emma Darocha is currently a student at the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship in Rochester, New York, who is set to graduate this August! This summer she is working alongside United Group’s Vice President of Lifestyle, Joanne DiMarco, as a Lifestyle Coordinator. In this role she helps to craft community building ideas for United Group’s 55+ residents.
“One thing I’ve learned during my internship is how important it is to offer consistent, inclusive activities that bring people together. Community events that create connection, purpose, and a real sense of belonging within a housing community,” Emma said.
Fun Fact: If Emma could have lunch with any historical figure or fictional character it would be Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation.
Schuyler Eddy, Accounting and Business Systems
Schuyler Eddy is interning at the corporate office as an Accounting + Business Systems intern! She is currently a student at Elon University and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance with a major in accounting.
“One thing I’ve learned during my internship is that even the small tasks that seem easy typically have more to them and you have to question things to be able to fully understand the task,” Schuyler said.
Fun Fact: Schuyler loves animals and would love to be able to work at a non-profit with animals at some point in her life.
Zander Poissant, Management
Zander Poissant is a student at SUNY Cobleskill with a major in Business Administration! As a Management Intern, he is working alongside the College Suites at City Station team to garner leads and sales for the student community.
“One thing I’ve learned during my internship is that communication is extremely important in any kind of work setting you are put in,” Zander said.
Fun Fact: Zander plays college basketball and would love to have lunch with Roy Williams, retired college basketball coach who served as the men's head coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels for 18 seasons.
Michaela Ponticello, Human Resources
Michaela Ponticello is a recent graduate of Springfield College in Massachusetts. She received a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. This summer she is working alongside the Human Resources department as an HR Intern!
“I hope to gain hands-on experience in many areas of HR, observe how HR shapes workplace culture, and build relationships with working HR Professionals,” Michaela said.
Fun fact: Michaela played softball in college.
Ty Roadcap, Management
Ty Roadcap is a student at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) pursuing a degree in Marketing and Finance. This summer he is interning at College Suites as Hudson Valley to help with the community’s day-to-day operations.
“One thing I’ve learned during my internship is that I feel more confident when I talk to people,” Ty said,
Fun fact: Ty has two dogs and loves to play lacrosse.
Camden Schlederer, Marketing
Camden Schlederer is a student at Hudson Valley Community College and is pursuing a major in Marketing! As a Marketing Intern, she is responsible for auditing websites, collecting and sourcing lead data, and so much more.
“One thing that has surprised me during my internship is how fast-paced the work environment is from campaigns, content calendars, and with trends evolving and going on at all different properties, being adaptable to it all is key. While I initially thought marketing was mainly about designs and content, I've come to realize that understanding your target audience through data and adjusting strategies based on your performance is just as important,” Camden said.
Fun Fact: If Cam could have lunch with any historical figure or fictional character it would be MLB Hall of Famer David Ortiz.
Brooke Snyder, Field Marketing and Sales
Brooke Snyder is interning at The Apex at Crossgates as a Marketing + Sales intern! She is currently a student at Ohio State University studying political science.
“One thing I’ve learned during my internship that really surprised me is how much strategy goes into sales. It’s not just about being persuasive or outgoing. There’s a very intentional process behind everything, from how you approach a potential client to the timing and tone of follow-ups. It’s made me realize that sales is way more strategic and thoughtful than I originally expected,” Brooke Said.
Fun Fact: Brooke knows the entire Greek alphabet by heart.