The following post comes from current and former Bryce Harlow Fellow Natalie McIntyre. Ms. McIntyre received the award in 2011 and 2012. She is now a policy administrative assistant at K&L Gates. Ms. McIntyre earned a Master of Public Policy degree at Georgetown University.

The Bryce Harlow fellowship has truly been an amazing and rewarding experience. My relationships through the foundation have given me the opportunity to work at the GOP Presidential convention, sit with Senator John McCain at the rewards dinner, and gain a mentor who is very well-respected and well-known in the policy world. My mentor was not only someone I looked up to and trusted for career advice, but she was (and is) a true friend and I know our relationship will continue to grow.

Not only are the members of the foundation inspirational, but so are the other fellows — past and present. The BHF has a gift for bringing together fellows from all different backgrounds, and with different experiences, but we all have the same goal — to be the future leaders of America.

The combination of the people, the experience, and the reputation of being a Bryce Harlow Fellow has truly been gratifying and rewarding in countless ways and I am truly honored that I have had the opportunity to be a part of this incredible family.