Raheel Ata | UT Dallas Raheel Ata is a junior Eugene McDermott Scholar at The University of
Texas at Dallas majoring in Biochemistry and is pursuing a career in
medicine. He is involved with Student Government and Alpha Epsilon
Delta, the pre-health honor society. He also cofounded RISE, an
organization that performs interactive science experiments at elementary
schools. Raheel has spent three years in research labs and can perform
rat neurosurgeries. He has shadowed various doctors and has also
interned with Forge Realty, a health real estate firm. This past summer,
he studied topics in medical ethics at Oxford. Raheel ultimately wants
to bridge medicine, technology, and health policy and will intern at the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Duggan Baker | UT Austin Duggan Baker is a fourth-year student in The University of Texas at Austin's Plan II Honors Program. He became interested in public policy through his exposure to the oil and gas industry as a geology student. As a result, Duggan is interested in oil and gas policy and the management of our remaining energy sources. Throughout the Spring 2014 semester, he will be interning with Marathon Oil's Office of Federal Relations in Washington, D.C. Duggan is a passionate sportsman who enjoys spending time outside, whether he is exercising or hunting and fishing.
Gracie Cano | UT Brownsville Gracie Cano is a senior majoring in history at The University of Texas
at Brownsville. Besides history, her broad range of interests includes
technology, photography, and human rights. She has worked for both the
Center for Teaching and Learning and the Computer and Information
Science Department at UT Brownsville. Last summer, she traveled across
Spain and Poland while taking a photojournalism course. In October, she
returned to Poland to attend the opening of a photo exhibition in which
some of her work was displayed. This spring, Gracie will be interning
with The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.
Darby Capps | UT Tyler Darby Capps is a senior at The University of Texas at Tyler studying
Political Science and Journalism with a Public Relations emphasis and an
International Relations minor. She has represented UT Tyler at Model
United Nations conferences in New York, Georgia, Galapagos Islands, and
South Korea. While in college, Darby has worked as a Marketing Intern
and Community Social Media Manager at ARAMARK and as the Campaign
Manager's Assistant and Media Consultant for Smith County's Justice of
the Peace Precinct 3 candidate. Giving back to the community, she
builds pro bono public relations campaigns for nonprofit organizations
such as A World for Children. Darby is looking forward to interning with
the Osgood Center for International Studies in Washington, D.C.
Jessica Cisneros | UT Austin Jessica Ivonne Cisneros is a third-year student at The University of
Texas at Austin where she is pursuing a degree with Liberal Arts Honors
in Government and a minor in Philosophy. An avid supporter of
immigrants' rights, Jessica interned at The University of Texas School
of Law immigration clinic where she had the opportunity to work with
clients in deportation proceedings and those applying for DACA. On
campus, she is active in her sorority Sigma Lambda Gamma and has been
previously involved in University Democrats, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law
Fraternity, PODER mentorship program, and the Order of Omega honor
society. Jessica will intern in the office of U.S. Congressman Henry
Cuellar this spring.
Caroline Corcoran | UT Austin Caroline Corcoran is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin,
pursuing Government, History and French degrees with Liberal Arts
Honors. This will be her fourth academic experience away from Austin,
having traveled Europe with the Normandy Scholar Program, spent a
semester in Senegal, and studied for a semester at Sciences Po in Paris.
She is a member of Orange Jackets, Kappa Delta sorority, and an
inductee of Phi Beta Kappa. A former intern at the Texas Office of
Homeland Security, Caroline will intern at the Department of State in
the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations this spring.
Danielle Corley | UT Austin Danielle Corley is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin,
majoring in Plan II Honors with certificates in Business Foundations and
Social Inequality, Health, and Policy. At UT Austin, Danielle worked to
promote female leadership and empowerment. As Director of the Student
Government Women's Resource Agency and Texas Orange Jackets member, she
led creation of a women's campus climate report and founding of the
Texas Women's Council. She also interned for state Senators Judith
Zaffirini and Wendy Davis, and studied community and social development
abroad in Ghana. Danielle will intern in the Education Office of the
Senate HELP Committee.
Jonny Cramer-Cohen | UT Austin Jonathan "Jonny" Cramer-Cohen is a Philadelphia native and a graduating
senior from The University of Texas at Austin. Jonny will be earning his
degree in Journalism after spending his Archer Fellowship interning in
the social media office of the Washington Redskins NFL football team.
Cameron Crump | UT Austin Cameron Crump is in his final semester at The University of Texas at
Austin and has participated in a variety of organizations, peer mentor
programs, and work opportunities on campus. Cameron’s career goals stem
from his interest in problem solving, philanthropy, and technology. He
has worked as a teaching assistant in the Management Information
Systems department and Economics department at UT Austin. Cameron plans
to return to Texas in the summer of 2014 to begin work in the Dallas
office of Quorum Business Solutions as a consultant.
Kevin DeLuca | UT Austin Kevin DeLuca is a senior in UT Austin's Liberal Arts Honors Program
majoring in Economics and Psychology, with both Government and
Mathematics minors. Kevin worked in Dr. Alison Preston's neuroscience
research lab for two years, and spent a semester at Project Vote Smart
as a legislative research intern. Kevin is currently the president of
Liberty in North Korea at UT Austin (LiNK Texas), a non-profit group
dedicated to spreading awareness about the North Korean humanitarian
crisis. Kevin spent the past summer studying in Seoul, South Korea, at
Yonsei University. His interests include international economics and
international human rights issues and he's interning at the UN Economic
Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Daniella Diaz | UT Pan American Daniella Diaz is a graduating senior at The University of Texas-Pan
American studying mass communication. She started her journalism career
at her college newspaper The Pan American two years ago, finishing up
her last semester working there as Co-Editor-in-Chief. She interned with
The Monitor daily newspaper in McAllen, TX as a city reporter and then
The San Antonio Express-News daily newspaper as an education reporter.
Before moving to Washington D.C., she attended UT Pan American and
worked at The Monitor as a paid staff writer. She looks forward to
working at NBC News as their investigative intern this semester.
Christopher DuBois | UT Dallas Chris Du Bois, a veteran of the U.S. Army, is a graduating senior at
The University of Texas at Dallas pursuing a degree in Political
Science. He plans to attend graduate school and begin a career as a
professor or in public service after graduation. Chris is a member of
the John Marshal Pre-Law Society and the UT Dallas Moot Court team.
This spring, he will be interning in the ROE Institute of The Heritage
Foundation.
Jessica Edmundson | UT Austin Jessica Edmundson is currently a junior at The University of Texas at
Austin pursuing a double major in Government and History. During her
time in Austin, Jessica has worked with the Robert S. Strauss Center for
International Law and Security and served as a Crisis Director of
Central Texas Model United Nations, helping to further her interest in
developing democracies. Most recently, she has worked in the Office of
Congressman Lloyd Doggett. A fifth-generation Houstonian, Jessica loves
football, politics, and food. Jessica will intern at the Supreme Court
of the United States.
Maureen Edobor | UT Arlington Maureen Edobor is a graduating senior at The University of Texas at
Arlington majoring in Political Science with a minor in English. Since
the election of President Barack Obama in 2008, Maureen has been
involved in many Democratic organizations and causes. Throughout her
undergraduate career, Maureen has had internships involving local,
state, and national government, grassroots political organizations,
advocacy, and event planning. Upon graduation, Maureen aspires to attend
law school and pursue a career as a political strategist. Maureen is
looking forward to interning at The Campaign Workshop this spring to
further her interest in campaigns, elections, and political advocacy.
Boyd Garriott | UT San Antonio Boyd Garriott is a junior at The University of Texas at San Antonio
pursuing a degree in Economics. He is interning at the United States
House of Representatives Committee on the Budget – majority staff. He is
an honor’s college student and formerly served as treasurer of UT San
Antonio’s Student Government Association. Upon graduation, he will be
attending law school.
Vanessa Garza | UT Pan American Vanessa Garza is a graduating senior from The University of Texas-Pan
American pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a
minor in English. She plans to attend law school after graduating, and
hopes to join the military as a Judge Advocate General. Coming from a
military family, Vanessa loves to travel and experience new environments
and cultures. On campus, she works as a mentor for sophomore students
at UT Pan American and is a member of several organizations. Vanessa
will be interning at the Supreme Court of the United States in the
Office of the Curator.
Alejandra Gaytan | UT Austin Alejandra Gaytan is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin
pursuing a major in English and a minor in Government. As a Dean's List
recipient, Alejandra divides her time between her studies and
co-directing a service organization, Contagious Smiles. Her passion lies
in public service and she has interned for the Governor's Commission
for Women and a nonprofit organization, Con Mi Madre. Presently, she is a
research assistant for an NGO, Innovation for Peace and Development.
Thrilled about being an Archer Fellow, Alejandra looks forward to the
personal and professional growth she will experience while living in
Washington, D.C.
Alex Guajardo | UT San Antonio Uriel Alejandro "Alex" Guajardo was born in McAllen, TX and raised in
Pharr, TX from Las Milpas. He is a Political Science major at The
University of Texas at San Antonio, minoring in Spanish and Legal
Studies. He plans to graduate in May 2014 and pursue law school. His
career goals consist of becoming a Public Interest Lawyer and Political
Science Professor at The University of Texas - Pan American before he
intends to serve in public service. His goal is to become U.S.
Representative for the 15th District of Texas and will gain some hands
on experience interning for U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro. He's also
interned with San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro.
Edward Guerra | UT Pan American Edward Guerra is a senior at The University of Texas-Pan American
pursuing a double major in Communication Studies and Graphic Design. On
campus, Edward is the Marketing Intern for the Wellness and
Recreational Sports Complex and served as the Public Relations Officer
for the LGBT Alliance. Edward is in the process of implementing his
senior project, which is in conjunction with facilitating LGBT Ally
Training on campus. He will be interning as a graphic designer for The
DC Center for the LGBT Community and also The Consumer Marketing
Department within The Human Rights Campaign.
Renata Isa | UT El Paso Renata Isa is a senior studying Political Science at The University of
Texas at El Paso. Over the past year and a half, she has interned as a
Court Appointed Special Advocate representing abused and neglected
children in the courtroom. She’s also an active member and former
Public Relations Vice President for Alpha Xi Delta Women’s fraternity
and former Membership Vice President of Alpha Phi Omega, the largest
community service organization in the nation. Renata also serves as an
ambassador for her University and has gained previous internship
experience interning as an attractions cast member at Walt Disney
World. She will be interning on Capitol Hill this semester for
Congressman Beto O'Rourke as an Archer Fellow.
Kali Lang | UT Austin Kali Lang is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin pursuing a
degree in Government with a minor in Business Foundations. Kali has
actively been involved with internships related to public policy,
specifically linked to higher education and the US-Israel relationship.
In the Texas State Senate, Kali interned for both the Chairman of
Education and the Chairman of Health and Human Services. Additionally,
Kali's involvement with the Fraternal Government Relations Coalition and
AIPAC has exposed her to the effects of the private sector on public
policy, and she hopes to continue to explore this relationship in
Washington, D.C. Kali is interning at Lewis Burke Associates.
Catherine Marsden | UT El Paso Catherine Marsden is a senior at The University of Texas at El Paso
earning her B.A. in History. This spring she will be interning with the
D.C. Public Defender's Service, Mental Health Division.
Ahmed Mohamed | UT Austin Ahmed Mohamed is a third year Economics Honors student at The University
of Texas at Austin. With minors in Finance and Government, Ahmed's
interests lie in the intersection of business and foreign policy. This
past year, he has served as the Vice President of UT Austin's Model
United Nations, a senior editor for the Developing Economist, a research
affiliate for Innovations for Peace and Development, and is an active
member of the Tejas Club. He has interned for Yahoo! and Goldman Sachs
and is excited to be interning this spring as a research assistant to
scholars David Ottaway and Joby Warrick at The Wilson Center.
Yehia Mokhtar | UT Dallas Yehia Mokhtar is a junior from Alexandria, Egypt studying political
science and international political economy at UT Dallas. Before being
an Archer Fellow, Yehia was a Peer Advisor in the UT Dallas Residence
Halls and a Student Government senator. He was also involved with the
John Marshall Pre-Law Society, the Recreational Soccer Club, the
National Residence Hall Honorary, and the Middle Eastern Student
Association. During his free time, he enjoys playing and watching soccer
as well as following world news. Yehia will be interning with the
Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED).
Paul Osadebe | UT Dallas Paul Osadebe is currently a senior and is pursuing a degree in Political
Science at The University of Texas at Dallas. He hopes to attend law
school and begin a career in law or public service after graduation.
Paul served as Vice President of the John Marshall Pre-Law society,
volunteered for political campaigns of both parties, and was a member of
the UT Dallas Moot Court team. Paul also collaborated with other
students and Texas Legislators to analyze the history of healthcare
legislation in Texas. This spring, he will be working as a Health Policy
intern for the Senate HELP committee.
Emily Parker | UT Austin Emily Parker is currently a senior at The University of Texas at Austin
double majoring in Government and International Relations & Global
Studies. Emily has advocated for international development by
volunteering in Costa Rica in 2011 with the international non-profit
Cross-Cultural Solutions and interning in 2012 with the international
non-profit Rainforest Partnership that gives economic opportunities to
indigenous communities in Latin America. Most recently, Emily was
selected as a UT Austin representative for the European Union Center of
Excellence program in Brussels, Belgium.
Alisha Patel | UT Austin Alisha Patel is currently a senior at The University of Texas at Austin,
majoring in Sociology Honors, Government, and Liberals Arts Honors with
an interdisciplinary certificate in Human Rights and Social Justice.
She has been involved with organizations on campus such as Student
Government, Texas Orange Jackets, Invisible Children, and Texas
Sweethearts, and has had the opportunity to intern within a U.S.
Congressman's office and the nonpartisan political research organization
Project Vote Smart, as well as volunteer in many other capacities for a
host of non-profit organizations. She enjoys politics, foreign affairs,
traveling, sports, and music. Alisha will intern at the United Nations
Information Centre this spring.
Elizabeth Peterkort | UT Dallas Elizabeth Peterkort is a political science junior minoring in music at
The University of Texas at Dallas. She has previously interned with the
U.S. Attorney's Office in Oregon, participated in Moot Court, Mock
Trial, and Student Government, and spent the Fall 2013 semester studying
abroad in Orléans, France. Elizabeth is looking forward to interning in
the office of U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley.
Farhana Rabbi | UT Austin Farhana Rabbi is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin with a
Triple Major in Government, International Relations and Global Studies,
and Middle Eastern Studies. She is also earning certification in the
Arabic Flagship Program, McCombs Business Foundations Program with a
focus in Global Business, and the Bridging Disciplines Program with a
focus in Human Rights and Social Justice. Born and raised in Dhaka,
Bangladesh, Farhana has traveled and worked in the Middle East, North
Africa, and South Asia. Her interest and experience center around world
politics and policy, leadership and ethics, and the empowerment of
women and minority groups.
Josh Riddell | UT Dallas Josh Riddell is a senior International Political Economy major from The
University of Texas at Dallas. He is a co-founder of the North Texas
Student Campaign, which is dedicated towards improving financial
opportunities for disadvantaged college students, a co-founder and
president of the Pi Sigma Alpha chapter at UT Dallas, and a two-time
All-American mediator. He has been involved in several successful
election campaigns and has published an academic essay in Cornell
University's journal of economics. His interests include developmental
economics, US-China relations, and national security issues and he will
intern with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. In his
spare time, he plays guitar, reads, and volunteers at his
church.
Garrett Riou | UT Austin Garrett Riou is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin majoring
in Social Work. In his time as an undergraduate, Garrett has taken up
diverse opportunities for leadership. He has served as an Orientation
Advisor for new students, a Peers for Pride advocate for LGBTQ rights on
campus, and as Vice President of his fraternity. Garrett also
volunteered in after school programs with children living under the
poverty line, and at Austin's largest rehabilitation center. Garrett
hopes to gain more experience in advocacy while interning in the LGBT
division of the Center for American Progress and afterwards would like
to continue working for LGBTQ and socio-economic rights.
Cory Sagduyu | UT Dallas Cory Sagduyu is a junior pursuing a Political Science major and
Economics minor at The University of Texas at Dallas. She spent the past
summer in Nicaragua working with a social justice organization where
she taught women how to use a newly developed domestic violence law to
protect their rights. On campus, she has participated as a member of UT
Dallas Mock Trial and currently serves as Legislative Affairs Chair in
Student Government. Previously, she has interned in a Congressional
Office, the Dallas County Public Defender's Office and the Innocence
Project of Texas.
Elizabeth Sohns | UT Dallas Elizabeth Sohns is a senior at UT Dallas where she's pursuing a degree
in Global Business with a minor in Political Science. Elizabeth has been
involved at UT Dallas through leadership roles in Student Government,
Student Ambassadors, and as a PLTL leader. She has played NCAA soccer,
receiving All-Tournament Team in 2013. Elizabeth has made the Dean's
list every semester and will graduate with CV honors. She has also
interned with the Dallas Regional Chamber. In her spare time, Elizabeth
enjoys running, reading, and traveling. While in D.C., she will be
interning at the Center for American Progress with Generation Progress.
Joseph Sorenson | UT Austin Joseph Sorenson is a senior Government and History major at The
University of Texas at Austin. Among other activities on campus, Joseph
has served as host of a political talk show on 91.7 KVRX and President
of the Austin chapter of the American Renaissance Society – a nonprofit
association that Joseph founded to facilitate intellectual discussion
and open-minded dialogue in cities and college campuses, and for which
he continues to serve as CEO. In 2012, Joseph was the State of Texas
delegate to the Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship Student Congress in
Lexington, Kentucky. He will be interning at the Center for American
Progress with Generation Progress.
Connor Spencer | UT Dallas Connor Spencer is a junior at The University of Texas at Dallas majoring
in Literary Studies. In the fall of 2013 Connor took part in an
exchange program to the Valenciana area of Spain. At UT Dallas he is a
member of both the Collegium V Honors and the National Merit Scholars'
programs, and has continuously been involved in UT Dallas musical or
theatrical performances since 2011. He also founded the UT Dallas
Shakespeare Club, and interned this past year with the Dallas
International Film Festival. He will be interning with Video Art
Productions in Washington D.C. this spring.
Robert Teas | UT Austin Robert Teas is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin pursuing a
degree in Geography with a minor in Government. In 2013, he served as a
legislative aide for State Representative Jim Murphy during the 83rd
Texas Legislature. Robert enjoys all things outdoors, and his interests
lie in environmental policy, specifically regarding the conservation of
America's public lands. He looks forward to pursuing those interests as a
Policy and Government Affairs intern for The Wilderness Society in
Washington, D.C.
Elly Tran | UT Dallas Oanh "Elly" Tran is a senior at The University of Texas at Dallas
earning her B.S. in Political Science. Elly is a member of the UT
Dallas John Marshall Pre-law society and is an adamant volunteer for
Legal Aid of Collin County. Elly participates in UT Dallas's
undergraduate research showcase in which she has submitted papers
regarding the Politics of China and the economics of East Asia. Elly is
also a Eucharistic Youth Leader and a member of the Dallas Fort Worth
Asian American Citizens Council. Elly’s dream is to attend law school
and during her Archer Fellowship she will be interning with U.S.
Senator Ted Cruz from Texas.
Taylor Turner | UT Austin Taylor Turner is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin pursuing a
dual degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Communication. Taylor
is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and a mentor
for the Gateway Scholar Program. Taylor has been awarded "Up and Coming
Reporter" and served as an online producer for Texas Student Television
KVR News. During the summer Taylor is an Emma Bowen Intern at Comcast
Cable Corporation. In addition, Taylor traveled to Beijing, China this
past summer where she taught English at a school for migrant children
and conducted research on media censorship. Taylor will intern in the
International Programming Department at CSPAN.
Carly Vandegrift | UT Austin Carly Vandegrift is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin
pursuing a dual degree in Plan I Government Honors and Marketing.
Throughout college, Carly has been a member of the Texas Economics
Association, holding a leadership position on the Social Committee. In
addition, Carly volunteered for Organizing for America, President
Obama's grassroots campaign, helping to teach others the political
organizing skills necessary to elect candidates and pass legislation. In
Spring 2012, Carly worked full-time for President Obama's campaign in
Las Vegas and Southern Ohio. She looks forward to exploring Washington
D.C. in spring.
Sara Wadud | UT Arlington Sara Wadud is a senior at The University of Texas at Arlington, studying Biology with an emphasis in leadership. While at UT Arlington, she completed an undergraduate research thesis on gastro-intestinal cancerous lesions and has held multiple leadership positions; including serving as President of Student National Medical Association. Sara's ultimate career goal is to establish her own primary care clinic in Bangladesh where she can offer high quality and affordable care to the underprivileged in her community. She has a strong interest in health care policy and reform and will be interning with the Office of Global Affairs Human Health Services.