Hillary Thornley MSW Student Logan Hillary Thornley is an Advanced Standing MSW student at Utah State University with a focus on clinical rehabilitation counseling and disability advocacy. She is passionate about supporting individuals living with physical disabilities, chronic illness, and serious mental health challenges. Drawing from both professional training and lived caregiving experience, Hillary approaches social work through a strengths-based, person-centered lens that emphasizes dignity, autonomy, and human rights. <br/><br/> Her interests include mental health advocacy, Medicaid policy reform, Permanent Supportive Housing, and reducing stigma surrounding disability. Hillary values collaboration, research-informed practice, and community coalition building. She believes social workers play a vital role not only in supporting individuals but also in transforming systems to create more equitable and inclusive communities.