Internship Opportunities

The Lian Dante Foundation offers internship opportunities for college students. Opportunities abound to develop and refine skills/knowledge in social work, client services, grant writing, creative arts, marketing and social media. Meet our current interns!

  • Eugene Philyaw

    Eugene is a resident of Houston, TX that found himself drawn to the mental health profession at a young age. This has led him to pursuing a career as a counselor with a passion for helping seniors and male adolescents and adults find places and people to talk about their struggles. Eugene also has a passion for animals that has also influenced his career path. He currently works as a Veterinary Technician with over 15 years of experience while pursuing his masters degree in counseling.

  • Leah Miranda

    Leah Miranda is a first year MSW intern at the University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work. She always knew she wanted to help others but was not entirely too sure how exactly she wanted to do so. After completing her bachelor's in psychology and sociology at the University of Houston, she spent time mentoring teenage girls at the Juvenile Detention Center in Fort Bend. Leah has spent a lot of time advocating for young people in general, with a passion for advocacy in substance use disorders and mental health disorders. She spends her time enjoying travel, reading, karaoke, trying new foods, and spending time with her friends.

  • Zehra Sorangwala

    Zehra is currently pursuing her Master’s in Social Work at the University of Houston. She holds a Bachelor's in Health and Psychology.