Student Spotlight
Kathryn McNabb
Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)
School of Family Life
Kathryn McNabb interned with the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) on the Child Protective Services (CPS) team, where she worked alongside caseworkers responding to child abuse reports. Her responsibilities included observing and documenting interviews, home visits, court hearings, removals, and other case meetings. The internship provided valuable real-world experience, strengthened her communication and interpersonal skills, and reinforced her commitment to serving children and families through a career in social work.
Cambria London
Utah County Children's Justice Center
Psychology
Cambria London completed her internship at the Utah County Children's Justice Center, primarily working with the Family Justice Center and its free weekly legal clinic. In this role, she interviewed community members seeking legal guidance, helped connect them with legal and social service resources, and supported attorneys in serving individuals who could not afford legal representation. She also collaborated with local agencies to gather and distribute information about community resources. Through her internship, Cambria developed trauma-informed communication skills, gained valuable experience working with vulnerable populations, and strengthened her passion for pursuing a career in immigration law.
Brianna Elder
My Story Matters
Psychology
Brianna Elder completed her internship with My Story Matters, where she edited educational and marketing videos for life skills courses designed for incarcerated individuals and created social media content for the organization. The experience strengthened her skills in video production and marketing while allowing her to apply her psychology education to create meaningful content that brings hope to others.
Katie Wilson
Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)
School of Family Life
Katie Wilson completed her internship with the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) on the Lehi Child Protective Services (CPS) team. Working alongside caseworkers, she supported efforts to strengthen families and protect children by observing court proceedings, home visits, and Child and Family Team meetings. Katie also documented case activities, gaining valuable firsthand experience with the child welfare system while developing strong professional communication, organization, and documentation skills.
Alyssa Naegle
Entrepreneurial Law Advisors
Psychology
Alyssa Naegle completed her internship with Entrepreneurial Law Advisors in Mesa, Arizona, where she helped improve the firm's internal legal systems and organizational processes. She led projects to create new tracking spreadsheets, coordinated meetings with team members, and conducted research to answer legal and operational questions. Through this experience, Alyssa strengthened her skills in organization, collaboration, and independent problem-solving while learning when to seek guidance from colleagues. The internship also introduced her to an area of law she had not previously considered, broadening her perspective as she prepares to attend law school.
Hannah Batten
Utah Trauma and Addiction Centers
School of Family Life
Hannah Batten completed her internship with Utah Trauma and Addiction Centers, where she worked directly with clients in addiction recovery. She facilitated group therapy sessions, assisted with case management by helping clients access resources such as sober living, and gained valuable experience supporting individuals through the recovery process. The internship strengthened Hannah's communication skills, reinforced the importance of healthy professional boundaries, and provided meaningful hands-on experience in the behavioral health field.
Emily Huffmire
Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)
School of Family Life
Emily Huffmire completed her internship with the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), where she worked with one of the agency's permanency and ongoing services teams. She observed home visits, child interviews, court hearings, and Child and Family Team meetings while supervising parent-child visits and documenting case information. Through these experiences, Emily gained valuable insight into the family reunification process and discovered that Child Protective Services was not the career path she wanted to pursue, making the internship a meaningful opportunity to explore the social work profession.
Victoria Arias
Family Haven
School of Family Life
Victoria Arias completed her internship with Family Haven, where she gained hands-on experience supporting children and families through a variety of educational and community outreach programs. She taught parent education classes, led youth social skills groups, worked in the respite nursery, and represented the organization at community events. Through these experiences, Victoria strengthened her skills in teaching, communication, lesson planning, and public engagement while confirming her passion for a career in parent education and family support.