Live Healthy Gwinnett Internships
Live Healthy Gwinnett is now accepting Fall 2024 internship applications! This is an ideal unpaid internship opportunity for students pursuing an academic and on-the-job training experience. Selected candidates will experience first-hand knowledge about the roles that Live Healthy Gwinnett plays within County Government, the Gwinnett community, and partner initiatives. Through multiple collaborating tasks, the interns will gain leadership experience, communication skills, increase their problem-solving and decision-making abilities and expand their professional networking contacts.
Ideal Candidates:
- Public Health or Public Administration majors
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Great interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills
- Flexible schedule and be able to work up to 40 hours per week (whole or half days), Monday – Saturday
Meet Our Interns
Bemenet Asefa (Empower Gwinnett): A senior at Discovery High School and aspires to join the health care field because she enjoys helping people and supporting them on their journey into becoming healthier. She enjoys watching movies and spending time with friends and family in her free time. Bemenet recently moved to the US from Ethiopia and is excited to start her internship with Live Healthy Gwinnett where she hopes to learn and experience many new things from the Be Active Gwinnett and Harvest Gwinnett programs.
Griffin Xu (Empower Gwinnett): Is currently an incoming freshman at Mercer University and plans on majoring in Biology. Griffin enjoys being a part of the community and promoting healthier and happier living. He has always been passionate about serving others and creating an encouraging environment for everyone. Griffin has been involved in many other county programs such as the Gwinnett Youth Commission and hopes to contribute even further to a great Gwinnett through their Live Healthy Gwinnett initiative.
Victoria Yang: A third-year student at Georgia Gwinnett College where she is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an International Business concentration and a minor in Religious Studies. During her time in college, she started her journey in being healthier and more active by going to her school's gym multiple times a week. Not only does she enjoy her active life, but she also appreciates healthy meals and helps her family cook at home. She will be interning with Live Healthy Gwinnett and assisting with their Harvest Gwinnett program. She hopes that with this experience, she can develop her skills and understand the process of how health promotion is brought to the community.
Joshua Burton: Is currently a senior at Georgia Gwinnett College and will graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with Finance concentration as of Fall 2024. He has a strong passion for helping others and is a hard yet very intelligent worker. In my spare time, Joshua is either researching about a topic of interest, any current Gwinnett County community news, or reading a book/article about finance, technology, and video games. Joshua is excited to intern with Live Healthy Gwinnett and is hopeful in learning new skills that will benefit him in the future. He wants to pass on his life experience throughout Gwinnett County so everyone can be the best version of themselves.
Sydney Wade: Is entering her last semester as an Environmental Horticulture student at Gwinnett Technical College. Her concentration is in sustainable urban agriculture, and she hopes to one day use her education to provide food to families without access to fresh produce. Working with the community is very important to her. She believes that everyone should be offered the opportunity to learn how to grow their own food. During her internship with Live Healthy Gwinnett, she wants to share the knowledge that she has gained at Gwinnett Tech with as many aspiring gardeners as possible. As well as learn from those who have been practicing for longer than she has.
Tracy Truong: A third-year student at the University of Georgia, majoring in biochemistry with a minor in pharmaceutical sciences. Her passion for healthcare and commitment to improving community wellness and non-profit work drive her interest in the medical field. In her free time, Tracy loves volunteering, traveling, exploring new places, and enjoying the outdoors. She finds joy in giving back to her community, experiencing different cultures, and connecting with nature. Tracy is excited to join the Live Healthy Gwinnett team as an intern. She hopes to gain more experience related to human health and apply her knowledge in practical settings, along with contributing to health initiatives, engaging with community members, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Mahnoor Rehan: A third-year student at the University of Georgia where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion. She chose this program due to her interests in public health and improving health within her community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with her family and friends. She is looking forward to being a part of the Live Healthy Gwinnett team and learning how to educate others on different health issues and topics.