Meet Our Interns
CASA Interns

Madelyn Macoy
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Madelyn Macoy is going into her third year at the University of Georgia. She is majoring in International Affairs and Political Science with a minor in Social Work and hopes to attend law school after graduation. Madelyn is excited to learn more about the legal aspect of child welfare and be able to make a difference in her community.
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Madelyn Macoy is going into her third year at the University of Georgia. She is majoring in International Affairs and Political Science with a minor in Social Work and hopes to attend law school after graduation. Madelyn is excited to learn more about the legal aspect of child welfare and be able to make a difference in her community.

Sydney Strickland
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Sydney Strickland is a third year student at the University of Georgia majoring in Psychology and Marketing with a minor in Law, Ethics, and Philosophy. She is excited and honored to serve as a social media intern with hopes to learn more about marketing and raising awareness for local nonprofit organizations. In her free time, Sydney likes to cook, listen to podcasts, and cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs.
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Sydney Strickland is a third year student at the University of Georgia majoring in Psychology and Marketing with a minor in Law, Ethics, and Philosophy. She is excited and honored to serve as a social media intern with hopes to learn more about marketing and raising awareness for local nonprofit organizations. In her free time, Sydney likes to cook, listen to podcasts, and cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs.

Ellie Riddell
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My name is Ellie Riddell! I am a third-year student at the University of Georgia majoring in Marketing with a certificate in Consumer Economics. In my free time, I like to read, spend time with family and friends, and go on walks. I am so excited to be working with CASA as a social media intern and can not wait to make a difference in our community!
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My name is Ellie Riddell! I am a third-year student at the University of Georgia majoring in Marketing with a certificate in Consumer Economics. In my free time, I like to read, spend time with family and friends, and go on walks. I am so excited to be working with CASA as a social media intern and can not wait to make a difference in our community!

Jessica Jewell
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My name is Jessica Jewell and I am a fourth year student at the University of Georgia. In spring of 2023, I will graduate with a Bachelor of Social Work degree and a certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. After undergrad, I plan to enter the MSW/JD program at UGA with the ultimate goal of reforming our system and policies to aid victims/survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I am very excited to intern with the CASA program over this next year and I hope to learn more about the child welfare system in Georgia.
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My name is Jessica Jewell and I am a fourth year student at the University of Georgia. In spring of 2023, I will graduate with a Bachelor of Social Work degree and a certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. After undergrad, I plan to enter the MSW/JD program at UGA with the ultimate goal of reforming our system and policies to aid victims/survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I am very excited to intern with the CASA program over this next year and I hope to learn more about the child welfare system in Georgia.

Khushi Patel
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My name is Khushi Patel and I am a Junior at the University of Georgia majoring in Finance and Management Information Systems. In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, reading, and cheering on the dawgs! After graduation, I hope to work in public or social consulting and eventually attend grad school. I had a great experience interning with Children First and am looking forward to working with the CASA program to make a difference in our community!
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My name is Khushi Patel and I am a Junior at the University of Georgia majoring in Finance and Management Information Systems. In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, reading, and cheering on the dawgs! After graduation, I hope to work in public or social consulting and eventually attend grad school. I had a great experience interning with Children First and am looking forward to working with the CASA program to make a difference in our community!

Holly Lydiatt
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My name is Holly Lydiatt and I am a senior at the University of Georgia! I am double majoring in International Affairs and Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice and Sociology. My dream is to become a civil rights attorney that can defend a large variety of people. I have chosen this route because I believe that it is unconstitutional for an individual to be frowned upon because of their race, religion, ethnicity, and/or gender. I believe that by participating in this internship I will gain helpful experience for my career in law. I cannot wait to learn more about child welfare, the juvenile court, and the inner workings of a non-governmental organization!
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My name is Holly Lydiatt and I am a senior at the University of Georgia! I am double majoring in International Affairs and Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice and Sociology. My dream is to become a civil rights attorney that can defend a large variety of people. I have chosen this route because I believe that it is unconstitutional for an individual to be frowned upon because of their race, religion, ethnicity, and/or gender. I believe that by participating in this internship I will gain helpful experience for my career in law. I cannot wait to learn more about child welfare, the juvenile court, and the inner workings of a non-governmental organization!

Erin Hobbs
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Erin Hobbs is a fourth year at the University of Georgia majoring in Social Work with a minor in Religion. After graduation, she plans to continue her education in hopes of receiving her Master of Social Work. Erin has a passionate heart for child welfare and is excited for the opportunity to work with CASA to make a difference in her community. In her free time, Erin likes to hike, spend time with friends, and do hot pilates and yoga!
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Erin Hobbs is a fourth year at the University of Georgia majoring in Social Work with a minor in Religion. After graduation, she plans to continue her education in hopes of receiving her Master of Social Work. Erin has a passionate heart for child welfare and is excited for the opportunity to work with CASA to make a difference in her community. In her free time, Erin likes to hike, spend time with friends, and do hot pilates and yoga!