Robyn Mortensen

Hi, I'm Robyn! I am majoring in political science with minors in legal studies, communications, and ballroom. I truly believe that there is a way to incorporate social impact into any aspect of your life. I have been with the Ballard Center for the last 3 years and love working in different aspects of social impact. I am passionate about finding solutions to internet scams, trafficking, and voting rights across the world, and look forward to helping you find your fit in the Ballard Center!

Deven Gogarty

Hi, I'm Deven! I'm a Finance student in the Marriott School of Business, and I'm minoring in Global/Community Impact and International Development. I love the outdoors, traveling, and being active in any way I can! I am hoping that my business education at BYU will lead me to a career where I can use the power of business to help solve social problems. I am especially interested in the growing world of impact investing and microfinancing. In addition to my job at the Ballard Center, I intern with an impact investing startup in Ghana that invests in growing African businesses with a dedication to doing good. The Ballard Center has completely changed my view on how to do good in the world, and it has given me access to the tools I need to start making social change. I'm so grateful that I found it! I would love to meet with you sometime to talk about your plans to do good in the world and how the Ballard Center can help you!

Teal Christianson

Hi, I'm Teal! I am studying Public Health with a health promotion emphasis and minoring in International Development. I'm a big fan of the outdoors and love hiking, paddle boarding, trail running, and yoga. However, when I'm not doing that you'll most likely find me binge watching New Girl for the 10th time. In addition to my job at the Ballard Center I also work for a nonprofit where I work with people in recovery from substance use disorders. It was through taking classes in my major and at the Ballard Center that I was able to find this job and find the social issues I'm passionate about of addiction recovery and women's health. I really believe that at BYU we have a unique student population who wants to go out and change the world for the better and the Ballard Center is the best place to help you do that. I can't wait to meet with you to hear about your passions and help you figure out what Ballard Center program is best for you!