Class of 2023-24
Mika Alvarez
Georgetown University
Mika is a Legislative Correspondent for U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV). She is also working toward a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University.
David Artushin
Johns Hopkins University
David is the Advocacy Campaign Manager for Charleston Hope. He is also working toward a Master’s degree in Government from the Johns Hopkins University.
Mark Borges
University of Southern California
Mark is a Senior Account Executive for Lucas Public Affairs. He is also studying Public Administration and seeking a Master’s degree from the University of Southern California.
Nick Breslin
American University
Nick is the Manager of Regulatory Affairs for the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) He is also pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Policy (MPP) from the American University.
Emma Craig
American University
Emma is a Legislative Analyst for the National Apartment Association. She is also working toward a Master’s degree in Public Policy from American University.
Ferdous Dehqan
Georgetown University
Ferdous serves as the Legislative Director for the Afghanistan-U.S. Democratic Peace and Prosperity Council (DPPC). He is also working toward a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University.
Engoma Fataki
George Washington University
Engoma serves as the Legal Coordinator for the Erikson Immigration Group (EIG). He is also working toward a Master’s degree from the George Washington University.
Norma Fuentes
Loyola University Chicago
Norma is a Partner at Fuentes Consulting. She is also working toward a Juris Doctor of Law from Loyola University Chicago.
Sean Gordon
George Washington University
Sean is an Associate Policy Advisor for the BlueGreen Alliance. He is also studying Public Policy and working toward Master’s degree from the George Washington University.
Wardah Kashar
George Washington University
Wardah is an Executive and Legislative Assistant at Williams & Jensen LLP. She is also working toward a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the George Washington University.
Elborz Mazanderan
Georgetown University
Elborz is a Government Affairs Analyst, HPM CONUS Specialist for Epirus. He is also working toward a Master’s degree in Security Studies from Georgetown University.
Alexandra Melillo
George Washington University
Alexandra is a Senior Associate with The Asia Group. She is also working toward a Master’s degree in International Public Policy (MIPP) from the George Washington University.
Omair Mirza
Georgetown University
Omair is the Vice President of Federal Government Relations with JP Morgan Chase. He is also working toward an MBA from the Georgetown University.
Katherine Palm
Georgetown University
Katherine serves as a Senior Program Analyst of Injury & Violence Prevention for the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). She is also working toward a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University.
Brent Palmer
George Washington University
Brent is the Director of Public Policy for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. He is also studying Law and working toward a Juris Doctor degree at the George Washington University.
Namrata Pujara
George Washington University
Namrata is a Legislative Assistant for the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is also pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) from the George Washington University.
Sarah Sapirstein
Georgetown University
Sarah works as an Executive Vice President at Ens Resources Inc.. She is also working toward a Master’s degree at Georgetown University.
Nomi Small
George Washington University
Nomi is a Network and Events Coordinator for the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC). She is also working toward a Master’s degree in Public Administration at the George Washington University.
Katherine Speece
George Washington University
Katherine is a Public Affairs Advisor for Holland & Knight LLP. She is also working toward a Master’s degree in Professional Studies at the George Washington University.
Rachel Spivey
Johns Hopkins University
Rachel is a Senior Legislative Assistant at Michael Best Strategies. She is also working toward a Master’s degree in Government at the Johns Hopkins University.
Morgan Stahr
University of Southern California
Morgan is the co-founder and co-Executive Director of Blue Future, YPAC (Youth Progressive Action Catalyst). She is also pursuing an Master’s degree in Public Policy (MPP) from the University of Southern California.
Rachel Stevenson
George Washington University
Rachel is the National Advocacy Communications Manager for the American Heart Association. She is also pursuing an Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the George Washington University.
Ivan Thirion
Georgetown University
Ivan is a Program Specialist, U.S Foreign Policy for the Open Society Foundations. He is also working toward a Master’s degree in Security Studies from Georgetown University.
Colleen Vivaldi
George Washington University
Colleen is a Manager of Federal Affairs for Johnson & Johnson. She is also working toward a Master’s degree in Public Health from the George Washington University.
Alexander Walker-Griffin
Johns Hopkins University
Alexander is a Senior Policy Specialist with Arnold & Porter LLP. He also serves as Mayor for the City of Hercules, California. Alex is working toward a Master’s degree in Government at the Johns Hopkins University.
Annie Webb
George Mason University
Anne is the Associate Vice President of Government Relations at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. She is also studying Business and working toward an MBA from George Mason University.
Madeline Weil
George Washington University
Madeline is a Government Affairs Analyst for MGMA, the Medical Group Management Association. She is also working toward a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) from George Washington University.
Patrick Wohl
Georgetown University
Patrick is a Senior Political Representative for the National Association of Realtors. He is also pursuing a Juris Doctor of Law degree from Georgetown University.