About Us

Meet the FSC’s current Interns and Volunteers

At the Family Study Center and the Infant-Family Center, we welcome a half dozen post-doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate volunteers and interns who will contribute in various ways to the FSC’s major clinical and research programs and initiatives.

Zayle Ruiz, Intern

Zayle Ruiz

Zayle Ruiz's Bio

Zayle Ruiz is a dedicated undergraduate student in her fourth year of studying Psychology, with a strong commitment to serving others through mental health advocacy. A proud Veteran, Zayle brings a unique perspective and deep empathy to her work, aspiring to pursue a Master of Social Work (MSW) and focus her career on supporting veterans and their families.

She was recently selected as one of the Military Community Advocates in the National Veterans Leadership Foundation (NVLF) for the 2025–2026 academic year, where she plays a key role in building community, offering peer support, and shaping meaningful programs for military-connected students at her institution. With a foundation built on lived experience and academic training, Zayle is passionate about creating pathways to healing, resilience, and community care.

 

Luis-Francisco Guevara, Infant-Family Center Volunteer 

Alyssa Moritz, Journalism and Digital Communications Intern