“Over the summer I worked in the office of Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14). Along with learning about how congressional offices work, I was able to learn more about agriculture and […]
“This summer I interned with Congressman Dean Phillips (MN-03). I worked closely with his foreign affairs staffer to support his work on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia […]
“This summer, I had the unique privilege of working in the office of Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, representing Texas District 30 in the U.S. House of Representatives. A remarkable experience that […]
“During lunch breaks, I attended as many educational events on the Hill as I had time for. I attended a session covering Water Conflict and by the end of the […]
“My summer in D.C. as a Payne Fellow was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. One of the most meaningful opportunities I had during my internship on Capitol Hill was meeting and learning […]
“In preparation for a future career as a Foreign Service Officer, knowing the inner workings of the legislative process is essential. To gain this experience, I had the honor to […]
“As an intern with the Congressional Research Service, my summer placement was eye-opening and incredibly educational. I received the opportunity to contribute to memos sent directly to Members of Congress […]
“One of my favorite experiences this summer was helping a constituent obtain over $60,000 from the government. She had been dealing with the federal government for more than 7 years, […]
“I had the pleasure of traveling to Washington D.C. to officially embark upon my path to becoming a USAID Foreign Service Officer. Here, I met my 2023 Payne Fellowship cohort, […]
“Working with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett this summer was nothing short of amazing! Learning how Congress interconnects with USAID and other aspects was informative and gave me a real glimpse into […]