Student Interns
Through the Multidisciplinary Student Training Institute, The Field Center provides research, internship and field placement opportunities for selected students across multiple disciplines.
Meet our 2024-2025 students here:
Sam Baker
Sam Baker is a rising junior at Ithaca College double majoring in Finance with a concentration in Asset Management and Business Analytics. Sam is also a Division III lacrosse player for Ithaca. Last summer, Sam was an intern for Cerity Partners, a wealth management firm, and worked under Adam Landau, the Field Center’s Board Chair, who referred Sam to us. Prior to that, Sam interned at Avonwood Capital Partners. Sam is excited to intern at the Field Center to explore how finance intersects with child and family wellbeing. When Sam isn’t playing lacrosse, you can find him playing golf, running, lifting, and spending time with friends. Sam graduated from Wissahickon High School with academic honors as a three-sport varsity athlete. He lives in Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania, with his parents, older brother, twin sister, and dog.
Jessica Schneider
Jessica Schneider is a recent graduate from Syracuse University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Marketing. She joined Vera House, a nonprofit organization, during her undergraduate studies and has been actively involved in providing clients with crucial support services. Her internship at Vera House allowed her to engage directly with individuals experiencing domestic and sexual violence, offering assistance and care to ensure their safety and well-being. Passionate about social work, particularly in the field of child welfare, Jessica is committed to advocating for the well-being of vulnerable children and families. She is planning to further her education by attending graduate school in the fall of 2025, where she aims to broaden her expertise in the realm of social work. Jessica is eager to continue her journey in human services, contributing to initiatives that promote child welfare and support those in need.
Expert Voices: A Podcast Series
Expert Voices: A Podcast Series Using Lived Experience to Explore the Multiple Systems Affecting the Lives of Young People in Foster Care was developed by Jamie Suk, 2022-2023 Lerner Fellow in Child Welfare Policy.
