Graduate Archer Fellowship Program Alumni Profiles

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Clare Magee: "I'm deeply impressed by how committed the Archer Center is to the continued success of its alumni after the official program concludes.”

Christine Duchouquette: "The most valuable lesson learned as an Archer Alumna was the impact of your voice, advocacy and money in politics."

Anthony Vincent LeClair: "There is no experience in graduate school that allows you the practical experience in policy that the Archer Center Graduate Program in Public Policy offers."

Emily K. Worland: “My Archer Fellowship experience gave me the confidence and conviction to pursue a law degree."

Ashlee Stiles: “My favorite memory of the Graduate Program in Public Policy is of the Archer Fellows standing in line on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial taking turns reciting Martin Luther King Jr's 'I have a Dream' speech."

Joanna D. Sánchez: "I learned that if you are passionate about a cause and are willing to work hard, there is a place for you in D.C."

Shangir Siddique: “The friends and connections I made as an Archer Fellow are extremely valuable to me."

Andrene Castro: “I was able to leverage my role as an Archer Fellow to intern at the White House Initiative on Education Excellence for African Americans as well as produce and engage with research to inform policies."

Bailey Weiner: “[As an Archer Fellow] I valued the opportunity to live, work, and experience the epicenter of American politics and history with wonderful people from all different walks of life and various interests in public policy.”

Laura Gorecki: “My experience as an Archer Fellow gave me a clearer understanding of how policies impact lives, and of how politics shapes policy."

Christopher Peña: “My internship experience gave me a unique skill set I couldn't really develop in the clinical laboratory."

Callie Jones: “My experience as an Archer Fellow has paved the way for future career success."

Ashlee R. Peña: “The most important thing I learned as an Archer Fellow is that it is never too late and you are never too old to shift the trajectory of your career."

Blanca Davila: “The Archer Fellowship experience elevated my professional path and goals to new heights!"

Scott Vitter: “The Graduate Program in Public Policy has many merits, but the element I most enjoyed was interacting with my peers from the program during class, field trips and meetings with government professionals."

David Wogan: “I value the opportunity I was given to work in a real policy setting where I actively applied my skills to issues I deeply cared about. It was one thing to talk about issues in a classroom, but another to practice making policy.”

Sylvia Loh: “Prior to my Archer Fellowship experience, I believed that researchers were only sought to work in research facilities. My experience as an Archer Fellow has changed my perspective on the possibilities that can be found in 'hard' sciences."

Melody Timinsky: "Because of my experience as an Archer Fellow, I have a deeper understanding of how to secure and coordinate resources, as well as strategies for influencing policies."

Ashley Thibodeau: "My time in D.C. really familiarized me with the priorities and issues practitioners in higher education face regularly in policy and law arenas.”

W. Brady Franks: “The Graduate Program in Public Policy perfectly blended an academic introduction to federal policy making and real-world experience."

Margaret Cook: "My experience as an Archer Fellow made me a more versatile engineer."

Raymond Banks: "This opportunity gave me first-hand insight into the world of politicians and public administrators."

Benedicta Anikputa: "I value the opportunities I had to participate in events that aligned with my interest."

Andrés Gallardo: "Having the opportunity to meet people with such different motivations, goals, and backgrounds enriches the fellowship."

Addison Larson: “The conversations I began in D.C. continue to this day.”

Alafifi: “Being an Archer Fellow solidified my goal to be involved in policy making as a physician."

Jolie Schafer: “As a fellow you will have doors open to you that other D.C. interns will not.”

Emily Diaz-Melendez: “I value the friendships I formed while in the program.”

Joaquin Villegas: "The Archer Center Fellowship helped me realize that there is a place for all of us to help dictate policy changes."

Wei-Ling Sun: "The Archer Program opened opportunities and demystified federal public policy."