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Ava Barbaris, BS (she/her)
Hi, my name is Ava, and I’m excited to be interning with Resilient Future Counseling during my final semester at CSU! I earned my bachelor’s degree in Zoology in 2025 and am currently completing a second bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.
My long term goal is to build a career that allows me to make a meaningful impact on society. I’m interested in pursuing an MSW in the future, with an emphasis on nonprofit management and human–animal interaction. At the same time, I recognize that my path may evolve. Right now, my priority is to learn as much as possible, challenge myself, and engage in self exploration so I can better understand where my strengths and passions align professionally.
In addition to academics, I'm currently a Puppy Raiser for Canine Companions, a nonprofit organization that provides service dogs to individuals with disabilities for free. As a Puppy Raiser, my role is to help develop a confident, well-mannered dog by attending training classes and teaching up to 40 foundational cues. Outside of school and puppy raising, I enjoy staying active at the campus recreation center, grabbing coffee with friends, journaling, and learning new songs on my ukulele!
Marketing Intern