Her Story
About Emma
Emma Storheim is a Master of Social Work Advanced Standing student at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a focus on mental health and sports social work. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Utah, where she also completed a minor in Human Development and Family Studies and a certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. She further expanded her expertise through a Sports Social Work Certificate Program offered through the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports and the University of Kentucky, preparing her to support the mental well-being of collegiate and professional athletes.
Emma currently serves as a Case Manager at the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office, where she supports individuals involved in the criminal justice system by connecting them with critical resources and services. During her social work internship with the office, she contributed to the development of a Resource Center in collaboration with the Utah Office for Victims of Crime and 211, helping individuals access support that may otherwise be difficult to obtain. Her experience also includes an Athletic Internship with the Utah Crimson Club, where she gained insight into sports operations and the unique needs of student-athletes.
Passionate about mental health advocacy, Emma is dedicated to creating supportive environments where individuals feel empowered to seek help and express their experiences. Her professional interests include mental health services for athletes, crisis support, youth care, and social services. Through her academic training, volunteer experiences with organizations such as the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation and The Children’s Center Utah, and her commitment to compassionate care, Emma continues to pursue a career focused on improving mental health outcomes and promoting resilience across communities.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Emma
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the unshakeable foundation laid by my parents and the collaborative support of a broad network of people, including the dedicated treatment team I worked with during a pivotal time in the hospital. My parents instilled in me a deep work ethic and the capacity to persevere through challenging times, teaching me to let tough experiences push me toward becoming a better person. Furthermore, my treatment team showed me firsthand how to transform deep adversity into personal strength and professional empathy. This journey has proven that success is never a one-man show; it is the product of continuous encouragement from a community of people who believe in your ability to come back stronger on the other side.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I have ever received is to never let your trials, hardships, or failures define who you are or what you are capable of becoming. This philosophy applies just as powerfully to daily life as it does to professional growth. Everyone makes mistakes, faces difficult days, or experiences moments of deep regret—we are human, and perfection is never the standard. Instead of letting negative experiences or errors anchor you in place, the true meaning is found in how you bounce back. Choosing to look forward, learn from the missteps, and live without the weight of past regrets allows you to continually redefine your potential and reshape your future.
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