Sara Shawver is a senior at Georgetown College from Louisville, Kentucky. She is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology, and she will be attending Xavier University in the Fall for a master’s program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. After graduate school, she hopes to start a career in human resources or continue her education and receive her doctorate. At Georgetown College, Shawver plays on the Women’s Lacrosse team and she is involved with Phi Mu Sorority, Intramural Sports, Psi Chi, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, and Peer Tutors.

Shawver began working at the courthouse this past summer as the Human Resources Specialist Intern. Throughout her internship with Scott County, she has worked on the employee handbook, the compensation study, and any other human resources related projects needed. She also helps in the job hiring process, safety committee meetings, and updating job descriptions. She says that her favorite part of this opportunity has been working with great people. About the people she has met during her time at the courthouse, she says “They are very genuine and caring people that have helped me incredibly since I arrived.” She is very grateful for this internship program at the courthouse and values the experience and connections she has obtained since she started.