Meet The Intern Team

My name is Chris Gomez and my background is in Information Technology as well as project management. I have an AAS in Network Design and Network Administration as well as 9 other certificates related to Information Technology from Spokane Community College. I will also have obtained my Bachelor's degree in Applied Technology with a minor in communications from Eastern Washington University. In addition to my education I also have experience with project management as the Vice President of Finance for Eastern Washington University Interfraternal council, as well as holding executive positions within my Fraternity Delta Chi for the past year. I am passionate about technology and its ability to reach all across the globe spreading positive initiatives such as Take A Paws, which help our community connect.

My name is Jenny Youker; I’m an animal lover and Reiki practitioner. I was born in Mexico City, Mexico, and grew up in Tucson, Arizona. I have experience with events and fundraising for several non-profits in Las Vegas, Nevada. Originally, my plan was focused on only being an event planner, but throughout the years, I have continued to want to do more. Aside from being a Reiki Practitioner, I volunteer at Chico Cat Coalition and Peace of Mind Dog Rescue. Volunteering for both wonderful rescues has made me realize how passionate I am about working with and for animals. I am passionate about holistic healing and believe that the bond that humans and animals have is important, enriching, and powerful. My personal mission is to help people and animals alike find peace, healing, and balance in their lives 

Hello, My name is Allison and I am a 4th year Psychology student at Chico State University. I have been involved in multiple psychology labs on campus as well as the counseling training center. I have experience with the Associated student's student government and other AS programs, Summer Orientation, and  The Office of International Engagement. I am passionate about the human-to-animal connection and I am confident in its ability to help people all across the globe 

 HI, I'm Jenamin Felix, a therapy animal care and training intern and I'm a sophomore at Chico State University studying animal science. I'm also a part of the pre-vet club and I volunteer at the Chico Animal Shelter. I previously worked at a pet camp in San Fransisco as a pet care assistant. My passions are animal care and helping others whenever I can. In my free time, I like to take my dog out for a hike in Upper Bidwell Park and snuggle with him. My ultimate goal is to graduate college and to be a veterinarian, owning my own clinic someday. 

Hello, I’m Amy. I am a first generation college student and a fourth year student at Chico State majoring in Animal Science - Pre Vet. I’ve always had a love for animals since I was a child and I always knew I wanted to be able to help both animals and people. My goal is to become a veterinarian and then open up my own low income clinic to make animal and pet care accessible to many and eventually all pet owners.

I believe that animals have a way of understanding and connecting with us when other people may not. Being able to help even just one person connect and release what they are feeling at the moment through the animal-human interaction is what I look forward to, with the opportunity of being a Take A Paws Helping Hand Intern.