A former competitive ski racer in high school, Adeline DeYoung loves the outdoors and is dedicated to creating public policy that helps lead to sustainable environmental practices. She currently works as a Legislative Assistant for her home state, in the office of New Mexico Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Adeline is pursuing a master’s degree in public policy at Georgetown, where she is specializing in energy and environment electives. Before going to Capitol Hill, Adeline was the Government Affairs Coordinator for the Citizens’ Climate Lobby where she tracked federal legislation and helped train volunteers to lobby on Capitol Hill. One of Adeline’s bright spots during the pandemic has been getting a dachshund puppy named Willow.
The Bryce Harlow Foundation’s mission of lobbying with integrity resonated with Adeline. “The importance of lobbying with respect, appreciation, and gratitude is what interested me in becoming a Fellow to begin with. Our work can bring power to people who don’t normally have a voice, and doing so honestly is crucial to the political process,” Adeline said.
