World Changer Award Winners
Interns
- Spring 2026
- Summer 2025
Spring 2026
Aisha Giwa
University of Texas at Tyler
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Tyler
Alexandra Palomo
Texas A&M University San Antonio
Psychology
Agency area: Child Protective Services – San Antonio
Allie Rayann Beck
University Texas Tech
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Abilene
Abigale Hulse
Hardin Simmons University
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Abilene
Alba Sandoval
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Brownsville
Alicia Mitchell
University of Houston
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Houston
Alyssa Ramirez
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Psychology and Criminology
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – San Antonio
Amy Jorgenson
Del Mar College
Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Services – Corpus Christi
Annete Romero
West Texas A&M University
Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – Amarillo
Ashley McAFee-Gary
Grand Canyon University
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – Galveston
Aviance Smith
Grand Canyon University
Master of Social Work
Agency area: State Office – Houston
Ana Luisa Rodriguez
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – McAllen
Aquandalyn Nicole Crowe
University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Rowlett
Aubrey Page Watkins
East Texas A&M University
Social Work & Paralegal Studies
Agency area: Child Protective Services – Paris
Benerlda Castma
Texas A&M University
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – McAllen
Brianna De La Garza
Texas State University
Agency area: State Office – Austin
Cheneil Coombs
University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Services – Houston
Denise Villarreal
University of Texas at San Antonio
Criminal Justice
Agency area: Child Protective Services – Antonio
Desyre Sanchez
West Texas A&M University
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Amarillo
Catherine Roland
University of Texas at Austin
Psychology
Agency area: Youth and Parent Helpline – Austin
Danielle Graham
Walden University
Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – Amarillo
Destiny Escobar
University of Texas at Austin
Psychology
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – Austin
Dy'Mond Reyon Spencer
University of Houston
Psychology
Agency area: State Office – Houston
Emily Carrisalez
Angelo State University
Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Services – San Angelo
Felecia Hardeman
East Texas A&M University
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Dallas
Jesus Bible
Angelo State University
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – San Angelo
Elva Gonzales
Walden University
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – McAllen
Eric Camacho Jr.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – McAllen
Jasmine Tucker
University of Texas at El Paso
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – El Paso
Kelli Garza
East Texas A&M University
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Athens
Kimberly Guajardo
Texas State University
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Services – Jourdanton
Litzi Aracely Alvarez
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – McAllen
Leila Carrillo
Texas Tech University
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Lubbock
Kelsey Garcia
Texas A&M University
Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – Mount Pleasant
Kristen Virosteck
Texas State University
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – Houston
Lori Ann Martinez
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – San Benito
Mason Hernandez
Texas Tech University
Criminology
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – Lubbock
Mariely Betancourt
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – McAllen
Mayara Fonseca
Austin Community College
Social Work
Agency area: State Office – Austin
Lori Plunkett
East Texas A&M University
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Commerce
Micah Barbosa
Texas State University
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Youth and Parent Helpline – Austin
Reyna Vega
University of Texas at San Antonio
Criminal Justice
Agency area: Child Protective Services – San Antonio
Reanne Dodson
Angelo State University
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Abilene
Naomi Garcia
University of Texas at Austin
Government
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – Austin
Morgan Farmer
Texas State University
Social Work
Agency area: Youth and Parent Helpline – Austin
Raushana Brewer
Baylor University
Master of Social Work
Agency area: State Office – Austin
Reyna Yovanna Hernandez
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Brownsville
Sharlonda Murray
Walden University
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – Odessa
Vainika Adabala
University of Texas at San Antonio
Global Affairs
Agency area: State Office – Austin
Trinity Stewart
Texas Southern University
Psychology
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Houston
Victoria Meankins
University of Texas at Tyler
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Tyler
Veronica Gerra
Texas A&M University at San Antonio
Human Services
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – San Antonio
Joanna R Herrera
University of Texas at the Permian Basin
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Services – Odessa
Adebisi A Ayorinde
University of Texas at the Permian Basin
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Services – Midland
Daisy Campos
University of Texas at the Permian Basin
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Services – Odessa
Summer 2025
Abdullah Jaura
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Management Information Systems
Agency area: Office of Data and Systems Improvement – Dallas
Abhinesh Dahal
Texas State University
Computer Science – Minor in Math
Agency area: Office of Data and Systems Improvement – San Marcos
Alandria Ledet-Brackens
Louisiana State University
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – Houston
Aviance Smith
Grand Canyon University
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Family Based Safety Services – Houston
Ayleen Avalos
University of Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – McAllen
Bobbie Askew
East Texas A&M University
Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Investigations – Dallas
Camila Rivas
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of International Relations and Global Studies
Agency area: Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation – Austin
Candida Alonzo
University of Texas San Antonio
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Agency area: Child Protective Services – San Antonio
Cassidy Childress
University of Texas at Austin
Psychology
Agency area: Youth and Parent Helpline – Austin
Christina Morales
University of Texas San Antonio
Neuroscience and Psychology
Agency area: CPS Adoptions Agency – San Antonio
Danielle Graham
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – Amarillo
Dylan Vargas
St. Mary’s University
Forensic Science – Minor in Biology
Agency area: Child Protective Services – San Antonio
Dy’Mond Reyon Spencer
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Psychology – Minor in Sociology
Agency area: Child Protective Services – Houston
Edward Smith
University of Texas San Antonio
Bachelor of Administration in Finance
Agency area: QUEST Team – ACE Division – San Antonio
Elva Gonzales
Walden University
Agency area: Silver Ribbon Community Partners – McAllen
Febin Mathew
University of Texas at Austin
Master of Engineering Management
Agency area: Office of Data and Systems Improvement – Austin
Felecia Hardeman
University of North Texas
Integrative Studies
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Dallas
Grace Johnson
University of Texas at Austin
Government
Agency area: Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation – Austin
Isabella Salas
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Social Work and Psychology
Agency area: Texas Youth and Parent Helpline – Austin
Jaedah White
Texas Southern University
Administration of Justice
Agency area: Child Protective Services – Houston
Joanne Yi
University of Texas at Austin
International Relations
Agency area: Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation – Austin
Joshua Whisenhunt
University of Texas at Austin
Social Work and Government
Agency area: Youth Housing Program – Austin
Julia Alvear
Northeastern University
Criminal Justice and Human Services – Minor in Psychology
Agency area: Child Protective Services – Brownsville
Juliana Cantu
University of Texas San Antonio
Agency area: Child Protective Services – San Antonio
Katlyn Gibson
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Dallas
Kierstin Cook
Angelo State University
Bachelor of Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Services – San Antonio
Krystianah Prado
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science Criminology – Minor in Psychology
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – San Antonio
Maya Calderon
Stephen F Austin High School
Agency area: Faith Based and Community Engagement – Austin
Michael Mayorga
University of Texas at Austin
Management Information Systems
Agency area: Information Technology Services – Austin
Michaela Owusu-Kyereko
Texas A&M Commerce
Social Work
Agency area: Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation – Austin
Monica Plata
University of Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Social Work
Agency area: Silver Ribbon Community Partners – McAllen
Muhammad Bhatti
University of Texas San Antonio
Bachelor of Cybersecurity
Agency area: Child Protective Services – San Antonio
Shilda Fresch
Austin Community College
Sociology
Agency area: Youth and Parent Helpline – Austin
Suraiyah Syed
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Public Health – Applied Statistical Modeling
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – RSI Austin
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