World Changer Award Winners
Interns
- Summer 2025
- Spring 2025
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
Spring 2025
Abby Trimble
Angelo State University
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – San Angelo
Alyah Williams
Angelo State University
Bachelor of Social Work – Minor in Psychology
Agency area: Child Protective Services – San Angelo
Alyson Morales
The University of Texas Austin
Bachelor of Government – Minor in Business/Public Policy
Agency area: Faith Based and Community Engagement – Austin
Celethia Adams
Angelo State University
Agency area: Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation – Austin
Cesia Howard
University of Texas San Antonio
Bachelor of Criminology
Agency area: Child Protective Services – San Antonio
Edna Herschberger
Hardin Simmons University
Bachelor of Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Abilene
Fernanda Rios
University of Texas San Antonio
Bachelor of Psychology
Agency area: CPS Adoptions Agency – San Antonio
Isabella Thomas
University of Texas Austin
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Agency area: Statewide Intake – Austin
Ivanna Paola Carvetto Assad
University of Rio Grande Valley
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Brownsville
Janie Blume
University of Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Harlingen
Jordan Reaves
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Agency area: Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation – Austin
Jorri Odom
Texas State University
Bachelor of Psychology
Agency area: Youth and Parents Hotline – Austin
Jose Orozco
Texas Southern University
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Houston
Julisa Vega
Angelo State University
Bachelor of Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – San Angelo
Keana Winn
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Houston
Kimberly Gordillo
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – McAllen
Macy Park
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Wichita Falls
Madeline Siler
Agency area: Adult Protective Services - Lubbock
Marissa Brown
Angelo State University
Bachelor of Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – Arlington
Michelle Seres
University of Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Austin
Norma Sandoval
University of Texas El Paso
Bachelor of Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – El Paso
Rumana Atique
Texas Tech University
Master of Public Health and Health Sciences
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – Austin
Sulema Boldon
Texas State University
Master of Social Work
Agency area: Child Protective Investigations – San Marcos
Traci Santorella
University of Houston
Bachelor of Social Work
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Houston
Y'Skizja Thompson Horton
Agency area: Adult Protective Services – Houston
