Get to Know Past and Current Interns
Get to know more about our previous and current interns and learn more about their experiences while working here at Journey Websites.
Lauren Reed
Business Administration/Project Management Intern
Something unique: I am a cancer survivor!
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: Anywhere with good food and great architecture.
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: Everything happens for a reason.
What do you enjoy about your job?: I love being able to apply what I have learned in college and learn more every single day! I also love getting to know my team and working with such creative people.
AJ KROK
Front-End Design Intern
Something unique: I was a springboard/platform diver for 14 years. And I placed in the top 25 at the USA Diving National Championships when I was thirteen.
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: One of my friends in college lived in Hawaii for a couple years and is quite the adrenaline junkie. So I would love to go on a ridge hike with him on one of the islands.
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: "Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you." -Dr. Seuss
What do you enjoy about your job?: Getting the opportunity to work on real projects and deliver designs that will be used by people in the real world.
CASSIDY BELK
Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing Intern
Something unique: I love motorcycles and am currently saving up to purchase my first bike -- a Honda Rebel 500.
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: Greece
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: "The world doesn't stop just because I'm in a bad mood. You don't know what love is until you're holding onto something that you can't lose." --NF
What do you enjoy about your job?: So far, I have really enjoyed the warm and welcoming nature of the Journey Websites team. I feel that I am actually being given the opportunity to be a valuable asset to the team, which is exciting!
ERIC YAGER
Full-Stack Developer Intern
Something unique: I am an amateur racquetball player.
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: I would like to take a tour of Greece someday, to see and learn about all of the history there.
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: “Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom.” -Thomas Jefferson
What do you enjoy about your job?: I enjoy the friendly and supportive atmosphere at Journey Websites. It's great to work with a team that encourages everybody involved to succeed.
Gabby Sopher
Front-End Design Intern
Something unique: I love dressing in wild outfits. Monochrome, pattern, layering, and fashion, in general, is one of my passions. One thing a remote internship will lack is the ability to see my full outfit stylings.
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: I would want to go to Greece because of the historic and aesthetic beauty.
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: "Keep your feelings alive and your third eye open." -Colson Baker
What do you enjoy about your job?: I love working remotely at such a community-based workplace. The energy is very welcoming and supportive which encourages me to work hard.
Hannah Counsellor
Front-End Design Intern
Something unique: I love plants and started a greenhouse inside my small apartment.
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?:The top three places on my bucket list would be Iceland, Norway, & Greece!
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: "Spilled on this earth are all the joys of heaven."
What do you enjoy about your job?: Working with Journey is so exciting. The whole team is passionate about their work and you can tell they really love it. I love being able to work form home and be apart of such a fun team.
ISABEL LOPEZ
Business Admin and Technical Writer Intern
Something unique: I'm a huge fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: Isreal. I would love to explore the Jordan River and all the temples.
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." -Philippians 4:13
What do you enjoy about your job?: Excited to be around people who are so willing to help and grow clients' businesses.
Jaden Drury
Intern Developer
Something unique: I have a penpal that I keep regular correspondence with. Although right now we've moved to emailing due to sudden changes from the pandemic, we generally take time to decorate the letter and envelopes that we send to each other. I personally have a collection of wax seals that I often place on my envelopes.
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: I would go to the Redwood State Parks in California to see the redwood forest.
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: "Don't ever let someone convince you that cooking a meal for your kids- or anyone else for that matter- is one more thing to check off the to-do list. Every time you feed someone, you're offering love, security, comfort, therapy, and memories shrouded in happiness and warmth. It's no small thing." ~ Bon Appétit Editors Jenny Rosenstratch and Andy Ward
What do you enjoy about your job?: I enjoy getting to work with smaller businesses. For each of them, their website can be a huge step forward for their businesses, as well as a very personally meaningful step.
Jewel Helmuth
Social Media Marketing Intern
Something unique: I traveled the world for six months and lived in South Africa for three months.
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: I would love to go travel in Europe, especially Greece and Paris. I am a travel junkie!
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”
And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
What do you enjoy about your job?: I love how I am able to be creative and work with a loving team! I am able to use my gifts and strengths to the best of their ability.
Lindsey Baker
Front-End Design Intern
Something unique: I am left handed! I'm also starting to get into interior design - I love using my design eye to really bring a dull room to life.
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: I would love to someday travel to all of the National parks.
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: "Today is a choice. Today, choose grace over impatience, beauty over negativity, and presence over panic."
What do you enjoy about your job?: I enjoy being able to utilize my UX design skills to create greater experiences while collaborating with a fun, like-minded team. Also, it's so nice to be able to work from the comfort of my own home!
MARKAEL SANDS
Front-End Design Intern
Something unique: I am quite hard on myself.
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: If I could go anywhere I would go everywhere. Ultimately, I most want to continue the journey of self-discovery.
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: "You never won't know what you can't achieve until you don't achieve it."
What do you enjoy about your job?: The experience I am gaining. And that I am already out of my comfort zone. Learning tools and skills that would help to make me more productive and efficient. How helpful everyone is.
MATTHEW HECK
Full-Stack Developer Intern
Something unique: When I was 6 years old, my family visited New York City, and I was randomly interviewed on the street by a Today Show cast member. It was aired on TV.
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: Someday I would love to backpack through Europe.
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: "With man this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26
What do you enjoy about your job?: From all of my interactions, everyone has been very kind and helpful, and I am excited to get to work with the team!
SAMANTHA COLIP
Front-End Design Intern
Something unique: I am left handed in everything except throwing a baseball/softball.
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: If I could go on a journey anywhere, I would want to take an RV trip across the country and visit all 50 states.
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: "Don't worry about anything, instead, pray about everything." -Phillipians 4:6-7
What do you enjoy about your job?: I enjoy working for Journey Websites because the work here is fun. We don't take every second serious and we enjoy the work that we do. Of course, we get the job done, but the environment and team are all creative in their own different ways, making the overall experience so much more enjoyable.
Taylor Eiland
Full-Stack Developer Intern
Something unique: My fiance and I went skydiving during the pandemic and I am definitely an adrenaline junkie!
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: My fiance and I are planning our elopement wedding in Thailand for next year so I am super excited to be able to journey overseas and explore a little bit of Asia!
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" Mark 8:36
What do you enjoy about your job?: I most enjoy the opportunity to work with such a creative and collaborative team at Journey Websites and learn from each and everyone that works here.
Yiting An
Full-Stack Developer Intern
Something unique: If I could eat one type of cuisine for the rest of my life, it would be Italian food, as I enjoy pasta and pizza.
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: I would like to visit some European countries. I want to see Paris, France for the famous Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the street-side cafes, visit Germany for the bratwurst, beer and beautiful countryside, and see Italy for Vatican City and the authentic Italian cooking.
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: Look, If you had one shot or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted, in one moment, would you capture it, or just let it slip?
What do you enjoy about your job?: I enjoy working for JW because everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to the mission. This truly creates a family environment where everybody is there for each other.
ZOE CASE
Graphic Design and Social Media Intern
Something unique: I played the oboe in middle school band.
If you could go on a journey anywhere, where would you go?: I really want to go to Thailand. My sister visited there while she was studying abroad in Australia and it seemed really cool.
Favorite Quotes, Saying, or Bible verse: "The only thing that's left to do is live."
What do you enjoy about your job?: I am excited to learn more about areas that I lack expertise in.
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