Zach is a sophomore at American University, coming from the great state of Vermont (the Barre/Montpelier area) where he enjoys running and skiing in the great outdoors. This past summer, Zach interned at OutrightVT, a non-profit in Vermont that suppo... [More]

Lucy Bertocci grew up in New Jersey, and graduated from North Hunterdon High School in 2010. She was very involved in Habitat for Humanity, and her schools Gay-Straight Alliance during this time. She also spent a great deal of time sailing competitiv... [More]

I grew up in Memphis,where I attended St. Mary's School for 14 years. During that time I played competitive tennis and ran cc. I have fenced, sailed, kayaked, tap danced, camped, karate kicked, check-mated, sang and dabbled in various other activitie... [More]

Phil Cardarella is a 2012 student at American University. He loves to read science fiction, watch Mel Brooks movies, and obsess over elections. He is interested in speech writing, political campaigns, and civil rights law.

Jean is from Mount Laurel, New Jersey and is a second year at American University, studying political science. She currently interns in Senator Robert Menendez's office in Washington DC. She previously interned at EMILY's List in the major gifts de... [More]

Ki’tay is a sophomore in the School of Public Affairs majoring in Law and Society and minoring in International Relations. She is currently the American University Club Council chair, which allocates all funding to clubs on campus, the LGBT Director ... [More]

Mitchell Duncombe is a senior from Corvallis, Oregon, studying CLEG (Communication, Law, Economics, and Government). He considers joining and serving the SPA Leadership program to be his best decision of college; he served formerly as a teaching assi... [More]

Originally from Charlotte, NC, I am a sophomore in the School of Public Affairs pursuing a BA in Law & Society with a minor in History. I am interested in urban development and disparity among different socioeconomic groups. Upon graduation, I hope t... [More]

Cheria Funches is a Political Science major in the School of Public Affairs. Also, she is a part of SPA's Leadership program working with the Education Issue Group.She is interested in Education Reform and plans to make a career for herself in that ... [More]

Josh Halpren is a student in American University's School of Public Affairs where he intends to major in Interdisciplinary Studies: CLEG (Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics and Government) and Secondary Education under the College of Arts ... [More]

Katie Hanson is a sophomore in the School of Public Affairs studying Political Science, and also a student in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Environmental Studies. She is originally from Chicago, Illinois. Her main interests are in environ... [More]

I grew up in San Jose, California and because of my interest in political science and love for Washington, DC, ventured across the country for college and love every part of living on the east coast. I am involved in the SPA Leadership Program as the... [More]

Born: July 2, 1990, Fairfax. VirginiaHometown: Setauket, Long Island, New YorkInterests: ancient and medieval history, world religions, philosophy, reading/talking about current politics or international relations, competing in triathlons, writing, b... [More]

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Cristina Kladis is originally from Northwest Indiana, which is where she developed a strong belief in upholding First Amendment rights. With this belief in mind, she is currently seeking a degree in political science and journalism. Cristina's ultima... [More]

I am a sophomore from Philadelphia, PA majoring in Business with a minor in Communications. I am currently the Fundraiser Coordinator on the Leadership Steering Committee and an active member of Phi Sigma Sigma. I am currently the volunteer director ... [More]

Catalina Lillo is originally from Santiago, Chile. She attended The British School Quito in Ecuador where she lived for 6 years and graduated from Craighouse School in Santiago with a bilingual IB diploma. Catalina was a member of the student council... [More]

Dani is currently a sophomore studying Political Science and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She grew up in Malvern, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. At AU, Dani is involved with Relay For Life as the Team Recruitment co-chair, and 201... [More]

Originally from Saint Louis, Nate is a sophomore majoring in political science with a policy concentration. Within the SPA Leadership Program, Nate has researched issues surrounding the nutrition deficit in the District of Columbia and civic and poli... [More]

David is a sophomore in the School of Public Affairs. From Ames, Iowa, David graduated from nationally recognized Ames High School with a 3.86 GPA.David was committed to a variety of activities throughout high school. A member of band and chorus, Dav... [More]