Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Brigham Young University in 2005. She later went on to receive a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. Emily has worked with various populations in the social work field over the past 17 years including 11 years of professional experience in adoption. Emily has been with Millcreek for over 6 years, stepping into the Adoption Manager position 3 years ago. She specializes in working with expectant parents, birth parents and hopeful adoptive couples. She has a love and passion for adoption and enjoys the work she does. Emily lives in Orem with her husband and 3 boys. She enjoys travel, hiking, live music, attending her boys’ music and sporting events.

Monica Hall has enjoyed working in adoption with both couples and expectant parents since 2006. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from the University of Utah in 2005.

Monica has four kids that keep her very busy. She personally experienced adoption after working in the field for many years. Her family was blessed to adopt the most amazing girl after fostering her for a year and half. She enjoys traveling and outdoor recreation with her family.  She resides in Davis County with her husband and children.

Hayley Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Brigham Young University, as well as a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. Hayley has worked in the mental health field for over 13 years. Her work history includes Wasatch Mental Health, Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment Center, and LDS Family Services. She has been with Millcreek Counseling and Adoption Services for over 6 years. She specializes in working with expectant parents and adoptive couples. She has a love and passion for adoption and enjoys the work she does. Hayley lives in Pleasant Grove with her husband and four children.

Shannon received an undergraduate degree from Utah State University and then completed her Master’s degree in social work at the University of Utah. She loves children and spent the beginning of her career in child welfare with the Division of Child and Family Services, the Christmas Box House, Youth Services, and LDS Family Services’ adoption program. Her love for adoption facilitated ongoing care to adoptees, expectant and birth parents, and adoptive couples in the adoption and mental health settings. To add balance to her life, Shannon loves reading and sewing as well as spending time outside gardening and camping.

Leslie received both her Bachelor and Master’s degrees from the University of Utah. Leslie has counseled many different populations over the years, but her passion is working with prospective and current adoptive couples, expectant parents and birth parents. She loves building close relationships with her couples and preparing them for the wonderful, life-changing journey of adoption. She also enjoys working with birth parents and helping them navigate the realities of adoption and loss.  Leslie is happily married with three children and enjoys camping, skiing, mountain biking, trying new restaurants and relaxing with her family. She resides in Holladay, Utah.