Meet our 2023 Intern Team

We are thrilled to have our 2023 interns joining us this Spring. Find out more about our new team members!

Laura Brinyark

Where are you from? Tuscaloosa, AL
College and year in school: University of South Alabama – Senior
What led you to public accounting? I actually avoided it for a long time. My dad and sister are both accountants, so growing up, I thought it was a boring desk job. Surprisingly, in the summer of 2020, I had to take my first accounting class as a business student and fell in love with it. I started working at Wilkins Miller in their student position in 2022 and being around the real accounting world solidified my desire to become an accountant.
What are you most excited to do/learn during your internship at Wilkins Miller? I am excited to grow as individual by receiving feedback from those who have worked in public accounting. I am also excited to do tax returns and see the process from start to finish.
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Being outside with my husband, whether that is playing disc golf, going for walks, or eating a picnic at a local park.
What’s an interesting fact about you? I’ve been attacked by a turkey.
What would you rate 10/10? Going for walks on your lunch break
What’s your favorite TV show to binge? Gilmore Girls

Tessa Nicosia

Where are you from? Metairie, LA
College and year in school: Spring Hill College – Senior
What led you to public accounting? I was in general business then switched to accounting after I talked to a family friend who is a CPA.
What are you most excited to do/learn during your internship at Wilkins Miller? I’m exciting to be able to work on actual returns and gain a better understanding of the tax return process.
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Walk around campus with my friends
What’s an interesting fact about you? I was on the reality TV show Dance Moms once.
What would you rate 10/10? Chicken Alfredo
What’s your favorite TV show to binge? Scandal

Emma Bowlin

Where are you from? Pascagoula, MS
College and year in school: University of South Alabama – Senior
What led you to public accounting? My mom is an accountant and after working for her over each summer, I ended up really enjoying the job! Once I took my first accounting class, I knew this is what I wanted to do!
What are you most excited to do/learn during your internship? I am most excited to gain more knowledge about the accounting field in general and work together with the other interns doing tax returns on our own!
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Playing with my pup, Nelli and catching up on all the things I need to do!
What would you rate 10/10? Chicken burrito bowl from Taco Mama
What’s your favorite TV show to binge? Ginny & Georgia

Elizabeth Bryson

Where are you from? Mobile, AL
College and year in school: University of South Alabama – Senior
What led you to public accounting? I have always had an interest in business and then I received a business scholarship to the University of South Alabama. When I started my first accounting course, I loved it and that led me to choose public accounting!
What are you most excited to do/learn during your internship? I am excited to work these next few months on various projects during tax season that I have never been exposed to before. I have seen much that goes into the tax process, but never participated in the whole process, so I am very eager to get started!
Favorite thing to do on a day off: Spend time with my family and friends doing an outdoor activity. I love being outside and exploring new places!
What’s an interesting fact about you? I grew up on a farm outside of Mobile.
What would you rate 10/10? Snow skiing
What’s your favorite TV show to binge? Grey’s Anatomy