Meet Our 2022 Spring Interns

We’re excited to have a fantastic group of interns supporting Generation Hope’s work this spring. Get to know them below!

Allison Sullivan
Program Intern

Hi! My name is Allison Sullivan and I am the Program Intern. In the spring I will be graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelors in Rehabilitation Psychology. I am beyond excited to be working with Generation Hope this semester to support scholars and their families navigate the complexities involved in higher education. For years I have worked in public school systems and seen young children fall through the cracks without sufficient support, which is why I am looking forward to ensuring young parents have the tools and resources for their personal and family’s success. In my free time I love to play sports with children with disabilities, cook, exercise, and spend time with friends!

Vikti Mehta
Recruitment Intern

Hi! My name is Vikti Mehta, and I am the new Recruitment Intern for Generation Hope. I am from a suburb near Dallas, Texas, and I attend college at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). I am currently a junior majoring in Finance with an Investment Management concentration. This semester, I am living in Washington, DC for the Bill Archer Fellowship, a program enabling University of Texas students to learn about public policy and intern in DC. Throughout my college career, I have exercised my passion for equal education and financial support through peer mentoring first-year students and studying the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, I have designed and taught financial literacy lessons to the refugee population in San Antonio. I hope to use my experience and skills to support student parents at Generation Hope and facilitate the recruitment of scholars and mentors in the DC area. Outside of work and school, I enjoy spending time with friends, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

Crystal Wheeler
Clinical Mental Health Intern

Crystal Wheeler is a native Washintonian. She received her undergraduate degree in English/Early Childhood Education. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trinity Washington University. Crystal enjoys swimming and reading in her free time, but above all, she enjoys spending time with her 10 month old son Carter. Crystal worked for the Department of Education for over 10 years and has a passion for education. She is excited to join the Generation Hope family because the mission aligns with her passion for education and mental wellness. She is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others and is grateful for the opportunity to serve in this capacity.