Kankoue Folly
About Kankoue Folly
Kankoue Folly is an aspiring engineer and entrepreneur currently interning at Philadelphia International Airport, where he contributes to the Sustainability Team. He has a diverse background, having interned at various companies and studied Mechanical Engineering and Business at Drexel University.
Internship Experience at Philadelphia International Airport
Currently, Kankoue Folly works as an intern at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) since 2023. This role is on-site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is part of a one-year internship program. Folly is involved with the Department of Aviation's 'Sustainability Team,' which focuses on environmental initiatives aimed at enhancing the airport's sustainability efforts.
Previous Internship Roles
Kankoue Folly has held several internship positions prior to the current role at PHL. In 2022, Folly interned at Raytheon Technologies for two months in a remote capacity. In 2021, Folly worked as a SMASH Rising Intern at DoorDash for one month and completed a one-month internship at Facebook. Additionally, Folly interned at JMT Consultants Inc. from 2018 to 2020 for two years in Philadelphia.
Educational Background in Engineering and Business
Kankoue Folly is pursuing a dual degree at Drexel University, focusing on Mechanical Engineering and Business. Folly has been enrolled since 2021 and is expected to complete the program in 2026. This educational path reflects an interest in combining technical engineering skills with business acumen.
Cultural Background and Identity
Kankoue Folly identifies as Togolese-American, representing a diverse cultural background. This identity may influence Folly's perspectives and aspirations in engineering, design, and entrepreneurship.
Scholarship and Academic Involvement
From 2018 to 2021, Kankoue Folly was a SMASH Scholar, participating in a program designed to support underrepresented students in STEM fields. Folly attended Science Leadership Academy from 2017 to 2021, where the focus was on CTE engineering.