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UCDC Alumni – Meggie Nguyen
Internship: Senator Dianne Feinstein Term of Participation: Fall 2019 What was your role during the internship? I was a legislative intern. I attended briefings and hearings on behalf of my senior staffers and aided them in drafts of letters and research for their policy portfolios. How did your internship influence your career goals? I have always wanted…
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UCDC Alumni – Chloe Mietzel
Internship: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Term of Participation: Fall 2019 What was your role during the internship? As JDRF’s government affairs intern, I researched health policy, attended meetings with Congressmen and legislative assistants, and went to briefings on Capitol Hill. My favorite part of my internship was volunteering at the JDRF Hope Gala that took place…
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UCDC Alumni – Cole Fox
Internship: U.S. House of Representatives Term of Participation: Spring 2019 What was your role during the internship? I attended briefings for staff, drafted constituent response letters and cosponsor memos, gave Capitol tours, worked with office members on projects, answered phones, and completed other administrative tasks. I found working in a small, fast-paced office while learning how Congress…
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UCDC Alumni – Erin Carvalho
Internship: U.S. House of Representatives Term of Participation: Spring 2019 What was your role during the internship? I learned a lot about how the system of government works and what happens when you call your Congressperson. I also found it rewarding and educational to attend briefings. The majority of my job was dealing with constituents, either over…
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UCDC Alumni – Grace Matthews
Internship: PEN America Term of Participation: Winter 2019 What was your role during the internship? I interned for PEN America, a writing/free speech NGO. The DC branch focuses on lobbying legislation related to free speech, especially anything concerning authors, journalists, etc. On a day-to-day basis, I helped write and edit emails, press releases, and articles, as well…
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UCDC Alumni – Tanya Magana
Internship: MentorPrize Term of Participation: Fall 2018 What was your role during the internship? I worked as the Operations and Community Engagement intern for the youth-serving non-profit, MentorPrize. This organization partners with other organizations to recruit, train, and place quality mentors and similar volunteers based on the needs of each organization. How did your internship influence your…