By Fiona Selders, 2026 SHECP Intern with Georgia Legal Services Program in Savannah When I chose to spend the summer of 2026 as a volunteer intern at the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) in Savannah, I did not know that I was stepping into an organization with real reach. GLSP offers free legal services to low-income residents in Georgia. 154 out of the 159 counties include attorneys from GLSP. There are 10 regional offices that provide free legal services in family law, housing, access...

Juniata College's Dr. Tia Warrick explains how she teaches students to look beyond the numbers and consider the communities that the data represents. SHECP kicks off its new series, "Professor Profiles," with a Q&A with Dr. Tia Warrick of Juniata College. We spoke to Dr. Warrick about how data is more than just a statistic, how it can be used to provide more equitable care, and how, ultimately, data tells a story. Dr. Tia Warrick serves as Public Health Director and Assistant Professor of...

By Anna Corey, 2026 SHECP Intern with COTS – Committee on Temporary Shelter On my first day as an intern at COTS Daystation, an adult daytime shelter in Burlington, Vermont, I had no idea what to expect. As the summer went on, I realized I never really would. The fast-paced, unpredictable nature of the work meant no two days looked the same; each morning brought new people, encounters, and challenges through the door. As the only intern for the season, I joined the team of shelter staff in...