Megan Van Alfen is a Family Life major at BYU with an emphasis in Family Services. She enjoys exploring complex topics such as media, body image, and LGBTQ+ communities and looks forward to participating in research in these areas. She plans to get a Master of Social Work to be a therapist for those who struggle with eating disorders or addictions. Megan loves learning, doing research, and being outside with her husband.
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Megan Van Alfen
2021 Scholarship Recipient