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:
Kate Greco
Kate Greco is a full-time dual-degree Master of Social Work and Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership student at the University of Pennsylvania. She has a concentration in Macro Practice and joined the Field Center in September of 2024. Kate completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Human Services at the University of Delaware in May 2023, where she was also a Community Engagement Scholar and part of the Honors College. During her time there, Kate was a research assistant for the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood, as well as an Early Intervention Intern with the Department of Mental Health / Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Last year, Kate completed her foundation year social work field placement at the Defender Association of Philadelphia in the Child Advocacy Unit, where she gained first-hand experience advocating for children with open dependency cases in Philadelphia. Kate is excited to continue to expand her knowledge of the child welfare system and learn more about how she can be an advocate for change within the nonprofit sector in the future.
Sabrina Vargas
Sabrina Vargas is a 2nd year Master of Social Work and Master of Nonprofit Leadership dual degree student at the University of Pennsylvania with a Macro practice concentration and a specialization in Child Well-Being and Welfare. She is joining the Field Center for the 2024-2025 academic year as a MSW Intern. Sabrina is a 2023 first-generation college graduate from Rowan University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a minor in Sociology. At Rowan, Sabrina was honored with the Humanitarian Medallion Award, presented to a senior at graduation, whose lifestyle and activities display compassion and concern for the well-being of others, evident in their involvement and service to the University. This remains true in her service to the Penn and Philadelphia communities through her personal and professional endeavors. Sabrina works in local West Philly schools, and has many research interests to support youth, families, and communities. Her person-centered approach, coupled with her passion, drive, and optimism, fuels her commitment to making a positive impact. She is excited to gain knowledge and skills at the Field Center and contribute her creative problem-solving to the Center’s work.
Hannah Bennett
Hannah Bennett is a second-year master’s student at Bryn Mawr’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, focusing on Communities, Organizations, Policy, and Advocacy. With nearly two decades of experience building and managing academic arts libraries, she shifted her focus to social work in 2023. Hannah holds a BA and MA in Medieval Studies and an MLS from the University of Illinois. During her foundation year internship at Family Matters, a family preservation social services agency in Bala Cynwyd, PA, Hannah supported families parenting children with special needs by connecting them to critical services like health care services through county and state agencies, special education support, and mental health resources. Now at the Field Center, she’s eager to broaden her impact, improving child wellbeing through the center’s innovative programming, research, and advocacy initiatives.
Logan Fosu
Logan Fosu (she/her) is an advanced year Master’s of Social Work student at the University of Pennsylvania and the Field Center’s inaugural Nancy Glickenhaus Student Fellow for the 2024-2025 year. During her foundation year, she interned at Wissahickon Charter School in their counseling department, supporting the various needs of K-8 students and their families. Logan is passionate about advocating for the rights and well-being of children and adolescents. Prior to pursuing her master’s, she worked in Evanston elementary schools as a tutor/mentor, supported legal/policy research on the Cook County legal system, and facilitated collegiate-level social justice workshops, all with the goal of creating and sustaining equitable spaces for marginalized Black and Brown communities. Knowing first-hand how oppressive and exclusionary systems of power are, Logan is excited to work with the Field Center to help improve access to higher education for children who have experienced foster care.
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.
