A native of Arlington, Virginia, Jarrod was introduced to politics at a young age, working as a page in the U.S. Senate during high school. Jarrod went on to attend the University of Virginia before taking a leave of absence partway through his schooling to work on several political campaigns at the local, state and Federal levels. He eventually returned to school while also working in the Virginia state legislature.
After graduating, he took a job at the Application Developers Alliance before assuming his current role as the Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager at the Association for Career and Technical Education. Jarrod is pursuing a law degree at American University, hoping it will give him the legal and foundational background to continue working in public policy.
“The Bryce Harlow Foundation fellowship has given me the opportunity to learn from a terrific mentor and network with other outstanding fellows,” Jarrod said. “I hope to carry on the Bryce Harlow legacy and am proud to work in lobbying. For those who follow in Bryce Harlow’s footsteps, it is an honorable, honest profession—it allows me to positively influence the public policy process.”
