Jason Render, Jr. joined Knight Foundation’s internship program in June 2019. He works with Kyle Kutuchief, Akron program director.

Prior to joining Knight, Render was an Akron Urban League youth employment manager and an intern at the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office in Akron, Ohio. He was also an intern in the Akron Police Department’s community policing program. 

Render is a student at The University of Akron, where he is studying political science with an emphasis in national security and a minor in international relations. Render was born in Ohio and is a lifelong Akron resident.