Meet the Interns

Intern Tyler Cairns (he/him)

Hello! My name is Tyler Cairns and I am currently in the final year of my Masters of Social Work program at UW-Whitewater. I am very passionate about political advocacy in social workers, especially when it comes to supporting mental health professionals. In addition to working for NASW-WI, I work part time as a service provider for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation through UW-Whitewater. I enjoy working with people with mental disabilities and helping them find employment. In my free time I enjoy drumming, playing games with friends, and watching foreign films.

Intern Francesca Ipsaro (she/her)

Hello everyone, my name is Francesca! As a social work master's student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison I am specializing in child, youth, and family welfare policy and administration. Last spring I graduated with my BSW from UW-Madison! I am passionate about immigration reform, domestic violence survivor rights, housing and healthcare equity, global health and food security, and LGBTQ+ rights. On my down time, I enjoy baking, crafting, spending time with my dog, and going thrifting!

Italian Version

Ciao tutti, mi chiamo Francesca! Sono una studente di Master in servizio sociale all'Università di Wisconsin-Madison. Qui focalizzo i miei studi sulle politiche per l’infanzie e la famiglia. La scorsa primavera mi sono laureata all'Università di Wisconsin-Madison con una laurea in servizio sociale. Specificamente, ho un interesse in immigrazione, diritti contro la violenza domestica, assistenza sanitaria, salute globale, sicurezza alimentare, e diritti per la comunità LGBTQ+. Quando non lavoro, mi piace cucinare, creare arte, passare del tempo con il mio cane, e andare al negozio dell’usato.  

Intern Hailey Connors (she/her/they/them)

Hello! My name is Hailey Connors, I go by She/Her and They/Them pronouns, and I am a BSW student at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. As a strong advocate for social justice and equality through policy change and political action, I am extremely excited to be completing my undergraduate internship with the National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter. I enjoy working with all populations and have previous work experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, directly assisting individuals in the aging population, as well as a teaching assistant at the UWW Children's Center, working primarily with students 3 years and younger. I hope to continue to grow both professionally and personally in my role here at NASW-WI and expand upon my working knowledge of political processes and how to best serve individuals who historically and currently are underserved or underrepresented. When I am not at work, I am an avid reader and enjoy listening to music and watching reality television. My favorite artist is Hozier and my current TV obsession is Survivor.