LCS Welcomes 27 Corporate and Community Interns
Jun 05 2026LCS is excited to welcome 27 interns to its 2026 Summer internship program. Students from universities across the country will gain hands-on experience across LCS community and corporate teams.
“Our internship program is designed to provide real-world experience that inspires innovation, purpose and long-term career growth within the senior living industry,” said Monica Friedman, EVP/Chief Human Resources Officer. “We are thrilled to welcome this year’s interns to the LCS team and look forward to the impact they will make this summer and throughout their careers.”
LCS’ robust internship program includes professional development opportunities, a visit to an LCS community, and the opportunity for interns to present their summer projects and insights to senior leaders.
LCS Community Interns
Six interns will acquire practical experience within community operations. In their roles, they will develop a stronger understanding of operations and healthcare management. The 2026 community-based interns are:
- Cottage Grove Place - Devin Muckler, Iowa State University
- Green Hills - Clare Krause, Iowa State University
- Marquette- Blake Morgan, Baylor University
- Monarch Landing - Brook Sharp, Iowa State University
- The Clare- Ethan Kornas, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- The Cypress of Hilton Head- Dylan Magda, Marist University
LCS Corporate Interns
An additional 21 interns will be based at the LCS home office in Des Moines, Iowa, where they will gain hands-on experience with corporate teams through projects aligned with their academic and career goals. These interns will be supporting a variety of corporate departments:
Information Technology
- Nicky Moreno Gonzalez, Grinnell College
- Sierra Jones, DMACC
- Gavin Wade, University of Iowa
- Alan Kang, Purdue University
- Joe DePrey, Iowa State University
Marketing & Communications:
- Rose Birkner, Iowa State University
- Delaney Connors, Iowa State University
- Levi Chrisman, Drake University
- Annie McDevitt, Missouri Western State University
Procurement:
- Casey Erickson, Drake University
- Delia Walz, Iowa State University
Real Estate:
- Aidan Johanson, University of Northern Iowa
- Alex Soliday, University of Northern Iowa
Community Planning & Community Finance:
- Lucas Koerelman, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
- Caden Youngquist, University of Iowa
- Ryan Weyers, University of Iowa
Human Resources:
- Heidy Artero, Iowa State University
Project Management:
- Andrew Ramon, University of Northern Iowa
Design Management:
- Trevin Humphrey, Iowa State University
Legal/Compliance:
- Emma Schultz, Drake University Law School
- Quinten Eberly, Drake University Law School
To learn more about internship opportunities and rewarding careers with LCS, visit LCS Careers.
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