Anna Abraham | UT Austin
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Anna Abraham is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Plan II Honors and public health through the Dean’s Scholars Honors Program in the College of Natural Sciences. Her passions center around the connections between people, nutrition, and the environment. As a recipient of the President’s Award for Global Learning, she collaborated with students and faculty in Michoacán, Mexico, and Quindío, Colombia, to produce a documentary about the stories of shade-grown coffee farmers. In Austin, Abraham has worked to elevate access to healthy food through internships with the UT Farm Stand, the Livestrong Foundation, and the Education, Evaluation, and Nutrition Lab (EdEN Lab) at UT Austin. She hopes to continue her dedication to public service after graduation by pursuing a Master of Public Health and engaging with bilateral research on nutrition and agriculture. 
Miguel Dante Alvarado | UT El Paso
Office of U.S House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) Miguel Dante Alvarado is a senior at The University of Texas at El Paso, majoring in political science with a minor in legal reasoning. On campus, Alvarado sought to reduce student food insecurity through his work as senator-at-large of the UTEP Student Government Association and councilman of the UTEP Food Equity Student Council. As the student leader of the Texas Rising UTEP chapter, he led monthly voter registration drives across campus and spearheaded efforts to educate students about their voting rights. Off campus, Alvarado gained public service experience as a congressional intern for U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (TX-16). Additionally, Alvarado has interned in his community with County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and mentored under the honorable Judge William Moody for the Texas 34th District Court. These experiences have had a significant influence on Alvarado’s life aspirations, leading him to pursue a career in public service focused on policy and legislation. 
Sahana Babu | UT San Antonio
Office of U.S. Representative Julie Johnson (TX-32) Sahana Babu is a junior at The University of Texas at San Antonio, majoring in neuroscience with a minor in civic engagement. Committed to community health, she worked as a scribe in an emergency department, volunteered at Elysian Hospice, and worked with the Corazon Clinic, a free clinic serving unhoused and uninsured patients. At the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Babu conducted research on brain aging and the use of digital pathology in Alzheimer's disease. She participated in Nurturing Hope in Northern Ireland, an international program focused on dialogue and reconciliation. On campus, she served as a media officer for the American Medical Student Association at UT San Antonio and as chair of Business Affairs in the Student Government Association, where she advocated for access to menstrual hygiene products. Babu also led an alternative spring break trip addressing housing and food insecurity across Texas. After graduation, she plans to attend medical school. 
Sophia Baca | UT Austin
U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means Sophia Baca is a junior in the Liberal Arts Honors Program at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in international relations and global studies with minors in business administration and Chinese. Baca is a writer for Texas Global, UT Austin’s International Student and Scholar Services office, where she authors articles on international research, partnerships, and study abroad initiatives. She is a writing consultant at the University Writing Center, helping fellow students edit and revise their writing. Additionally, she is a member of the Alpha Phi International Women’s Fraternity. Baca is most proud of winning the Liberal Arts Honors Envision Austin nonprofit competition, which awarded her $1,000 to launch Teachers’ Pets, a nonprofit aimed at alleviating teacher burdens in Austin-area public schools. On weekends, she teaches Sunday school at a local church. After graduation, she will pursue a career as a foreign policy analyst. 
Ashley Bramlett | UT Arlington
Farragut Partners Ashley Bramlett is a senior at The University of Texas at Arlington, majoring in political science with minors in English and law and legal studies. Off campus, Bramlett served as an advocacy intern at the Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center, where she assisted and directed crisis response efforts. She continues to volunteer with the organization, providing crisis intervention and support to survivors of sexual violence. On campus, Bramlett was an undergraduate fellow with The Cornerstone Project, where she led voter registration initiatives. After graduation, Bramlett plans to attend law school to pursue a career in law and advocacy, with a focus on public interest and human rights work. 
Sydney Camilletti | UT Austin
Cheniere Sydney Camilletti is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in government with a minor in communication studies. Off campus, she served as a legislative aide for both State Senator Judith Zaffirini (SD-21) on the State Affairs and Criminal Justice Committees, and State Representative Ryan Guillen (HD-31) on the Law and Order Committee, helping to track and influence legislation that benefited communities across Texas. She supports her passion for criminal justice reform through volunteer work and writing letters to incarcerated individuals. On campus, Camilletti served as an elected member of the Liberal Arts Council and as an editor for the Undergraduate Law Journal for Minority Women. After graduation, Camilletti aims to continue her passion for criminal justice by pursuing a career as a wrongful conviction lawyer. 
Patrick Capesius | UT Austin
Office of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (IA) Patrick Capesius is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in political communication with a minor in government. Off campus, Capesius spent over a year at the Texas Legislature, where he primarily oversaw constituent casework and legislation on state affairs, including topics ranging from energy to civil rights. Prior to this role, he was a campaign fellow for a successful congressional primary campaign. Outside his work at the Texas State Capitol, Capesius served as a teaching assistant for a course on social movements and is a member of the Texas Pre-Law Honor Society. After graduation, he aspires to become an attorney and pursue a career in politics. 
Ezequiel Carrillo | UT Austin
Lilly & Company Ezequiel Carrillo is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in government. As a legal assistant at the Law Offices of Richard Pena, P.C., he assisted with Texas workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. He also worked at Apple, where he gained insight into technology and organizational strategy, and served as a research assistant for a university professor. He is an active member of Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity. A former migrant scholar, Carrillo is passionate about expanding access to educational and economic opportunities. Outside of academics, he enjoys running marathons and training in jiu-jitsu. His career interests lie at the intersection of law, public policy, and health, where he hopes to advance equitable and evidence-based governance. 
Jack Chrismon | UT Austin
Office of Representative Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) Jack Chrismon is a junior honors student at The University of Texas at Austin, double-majoring in international relations and global studies and government with a minor in Arabic. On campus, Chrismon served as treasurer of the University Democrats and as chair of the International Security Committee with the International Relations and Global Studies Council. Further, he conducted research with the Tearline Project, sponsored by the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, focusing on disinformation and geospatial intelligence. Off campus, Chrismon served as a legislative aide at the State Capitol during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, focusing on voting rights and financial services legislation. Additionally, Chrismon served as a finance intern with the Texas Democratic Party. In the summer of 2025, Chrismon studied abroad with the Clements Center in the War Studies Department at King’s College London. After graduation, Chrismon hopes to attend law school and work in the public sector on national security issues. 
Gabriel Z. Citeli | UT Austin
U.S Travel Association Gabriel Z. Citeli is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in government with minors in American studies and leadership in global sustainability. As a J.J. Pickle Research Fellow, he conducted original research on congressional attention to corporate sustainability. He also developed additional works on the post-Loper Bright era of administrative agencies and how lawsuits have influenced corporate sustainability strategies. On campus, Citeli served as president of the Texas Undergraduate Moot Court Team and as a research assistant in the Department of Government. He led a team of student consultants on a project through the Global Sustainability Leadership Institute’s Longhorn Impact Fellowship at Texas (LIFT) program, supporting a law firm on a strategic sustainability initiative. After graduation, Citeli plans to attend law school to pursue a career in corporate transactional law, with a focus on regulatory strategy. 
Nathan Cowley | UT Arlington
United States Capitol Historical Society Nathan Cowley is a senior at The University of Texas at Arlington, majoring in history with minors in political science and African American studies. On campus, he has worked for UTA Continuing Education, helping students register for classes. He served as treasurer of Phi Alpha Theta, an international history honor society. He also served as a research assistant for the Center for Southwestern Studies at UT Arlington and for the Mapping Freedom project at The University of Southern Mississippi. His interests include public policy and cultural history. After graduation, Cowley intends to pursue a doctoral degree in history. 
Collin Dufrene | UT Austin
Lilly & Company Collin Dufrene is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, triple-majoring in Plan II Honors, international relations and global studies, and government with minors in national security and international business and French studies. Dufrene previously served as a deputy legislative director for Texas State Representative Ryan Guillen (HD-31), where he supported the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee. He also worked as a neighbor engagement assistant at Mobile Loaves and Fishes, where he built community with individuals transitioning out of chronic homelessness. On campus, Dufrene served as a J.J. Pickle Research Fellow, studying congressional oversight of the U.S. Intelligence Community. Dufrene has represented the university on international academic programs in Italy, France, and Israel, exploring diplomacy, conflict resolution, and security policy firsthand. Dufrene’s career interests include national security policy and public service in defense of the American people. 
Jana Elawar | UT Austin
Office of Representative Julie Johnson (TX-37) Jana Elawar is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in public health with a minor in healthcare reform and innovation. Throughout her undergraduate career, she has focused on crafting health communication materials to expand healthcare literacy and improve access to insurance coverage for marginalized individuals. On campus, Elawar is a founding member and the mentorship chair of Women in Global Affairs, where she fostered professional growth among students interested in international policy. She also serves on the Student Health Advisory Committee, collaborating with University Health Services to shape outreach initiatives and improve student access to health resources. In addition to these roles, Elawar participated in biomanufacturing research through UT Austin's Freshman Research Initiative. After graduation, Elawar plans to pursue a career in healthcare law and administration, with aspirations to advance systems-level reform to ensure equitable access to and delivery of healthcare across diverse communities. 
Marissa Equiniones | UT Permian Basin
Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn (TX) Marissa Equiniones is a junior at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, majoring in political science with a minor in communication. On campus, Equiniones proudly served as an orientation leader, student worker, and social media manager for the university's band program. In the spring of 2025, she participated in The University of Texas System's Legislative Fellowship Program, where she interned for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. During her internship, she worked alongside policy advisors in Transportation, Border Security, and Veterans Affairs, deepening her passion for public policy. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a Master of Business Administration to expand her understanding of the financial dimensions of policymaking. 
Jonah Espinoza | UT San Antonio
Federal Internship Jonah Espinoza is a junior at The University of Texas at San Antonio, double-majoring in economics and politics & law. As a UTSA Top Scholar, he has participated in a diverse range of professional experiences, including legislative, educational nonprofit, technology startup, and governmental work. Beyond his professional endeavors, Espinoza is a passionate servant leader in his community, most notably through his work on the City of San Antonio Higher Education Student Advisory Board. Recognized for his civic engagement, leadership potential, and commitment to strengthening U.S. democracy, Espinoza became the first student in UT San Antonio history to be recognized as a 2025 Sumners Scholar. Expanding his global perspective, he has studied at the UK Fulbright Summer Institute at Queen’s University Belfast and at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. After graduation, Espinoza aspires to pursue a dual degree program, earning a juris doctorate and a master’s in public policy. 
Andres Garcia | UT El Paso
Death Penalty Information Center Andres Garcia is a junior at The University of Texas at El Paso, majoring in political science with a minor in legal reasoning. On campus, Garcia served as the vice president of the El Paso Mock Trial Association and has competed in national tournaments in Texas and Arizona. Garcia has also served as a senator-at-large for the UTEP Student Government Association and as co-chair of both the Welfare and Outreach Committees, focusing on student well-being and campus engagement. Garcia is also on the Liberal Arts Dean’s List and is an Honors student. Off campus, Garcia worked at Spencer Trial Attorneys, P.C., and volunteered with the Socorro Coalition for Elderly Assistance. After graduating, Garcia plans to attend law school to pursue a career in criminal defense and appellate litigation. 
Pierce George | UT Austin
Office of U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE) Pierce George is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Plan II Honors, government, and economics, with a minor in history. On campus, he served as a First-Year Interest Group mentor, a Plan II/KIPP PlanTutoring mentor, and as an editor of The Developing Economist. George also worked as a research intern for the Clark Center for Australia and New Zealand Studies and as a J.J. Pickle Undergraduate Research Fellow, sparking a passion for research on financial regulation. He is also working on his government honors thesis on international bank regulation. Off campus, George worked as the lead investigative intern at the Travis County Public Defender's Office and as a legislative intern at the Texas House Committee on Appropriations. After graduation, George plans to work as a research economist and attend law school with a focus on economic policy law. 
Joe Haynes-Stewart | UT Austin
Office of U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (TX-28) Joe Haynes-Stewart is a junior Liberal Arts Honors student at The University of Texas at Austin, double-majoring in government and sociology. He is a Dedman Scholar and the vice president of the Epsilon Iota chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. On campus, Haynes-Stewart served as the political vice chair of the United Black Collegiate Association and as the community engagement coordinator for the National Black Law Student Association. Haynes-Stewart was the first ever intern at Holland & Knight’s Austin branch and interned with State Representative Christian Manuel (HD-22). Additionally, he interned with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and served as an advisor for the AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference. Haynes-Stewart was featured on Dr. Phil Primetime to debate the Israel-Palestine conflict and was a keynote speaker at the Columbia Scholastic Press Spring Convention regarding intercommunal journalism. Haynes-Stewart plans to pursue law school, specializing in bonds and housing policy. 
Ethan Hernandez | UT San Antonio
Council for Opportunity in Education Ethan Hernandez is a senior at The University of Texas at San Antonio, majoring in English with a minor in public administration. While interning at Project STAY, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting first-generation college students to attend college, Hernandez found he was passionate about education. During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, Hernandez interned with State Senator Jose Menendez (HD-26), where he assisted the senator in fighting for greater access to high-quality education for Texas's most disadvantaged students. He has also volunteered as a literacy tutor for Communities in Schools at Colby Glass Elementary School. After graduation, Hernandez hopes to attend law school and return to Project STAY to advocate for greater educational opportunities for San Antonio's students. 
Nausheen Hossain | UT Austin
The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress Nausheen Hossain is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, double-majoring in Canfield Business Honors and management information systems. Hossain has contributed to the business operations of several student organizations on campus and gained hands-on experience in project management across various companies. She served as an undergraduate research assistant at both the McCombs School of Business and the Cockrell School of Engineering, where she explored the intersection of business and technology. After graduation, Hossain plans to pursue a career that integrates her interests in policy, business, and technology. 
Manogna Jonnalagadda | UT Dallas
The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress Manogna Jonnalagadda is a senior Collegium V Honors student at The University of Texas at Dallas, majoring in biomedical engineering. On campus, she was a student researcher in the Biomedical Microdevices and Nanotechnology Laboratory, where she worked to optimize methodologies for early disease detection. She has served on the student leadership team for the Freshman Mentor Program and is a UTD Student Ambassador. Jonnalagadda also evaluated case files for the Innocence Project of Texas seminar. Off campus, she interned at St. Jude Research Hospital, streamlining access to patient data. Her passion for health policy stems from her work in conducting patient-centric research and increasing access to healthcare. After graduation, she plans to pursue a doctoral degree in biomedical engineering, applying her technical expertise to advance translational health policy and healthcare equity. 
Ashna Karia | UT Dallas
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Ashna Karia is a junior National Merit Scholar at The University of Texas at Dallas, double-majoring in economics and history with a minor in political science. On campus, she is the opinion editor and a founding member of The Retrograde, an independent student publication, and has competed in Moot Court. Off campus, she served as a field organizer for the Corkery for Congress campaign in Iowa's Second District, where she led grassroots mobilization efforts and contributed to policy messaging on healthcare, LGBTQ+ rights, and reproductive justice. She has volunteered with the Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center, serving as a survivor advocate, and has worked with the Innocence Project of Texas and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in civil and human rights law, with a policy focus on access to basic needs, including healthcare, housing, and education. 
Shireen Kaul | UT Austin
Office of U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) Shireen Kaul is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin, double-majoring in government and philosophy. On campus, she served as co-director of the Governmental Relations Agency for UT Student Government, conducted research with the Global Disinformation Lab, and worked as a research assistant under Professor Daron Shaw, studying partisan bias and polling error in U.S. elections. Kaul is also a member of Longhorn Powerlifting. Off campus, she interned with the Office of Texas State Senator Sarah Eckhardt (SD-14) and the Austin City Auditor's Office. Additionally, she worked for over two years as an executive legal assistant at a civil litigation law office. Kaul recently studied abroad with the Clements Center in the War Studies Department at King’s College London. She is interested in the intersection of law, oversight, and public accountability. Kaul plans to attend law school and pursue a career in antitrust and regulatory law. 
Krisha Khosla | UT Austin
Federal Internship Krisha Khosla is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, double-majoring in sociology and government, with minors in business and public policy; law, justice, and society; and a Bridging Disciplines Program certificate in criminal law, justice, and inequality. On campus, she served as a small-group leader and formal chair of her sorority, Alpha Xi Delta, and as a mock trial competitor in the Texas Pre-Law Honor Society. She also served as a writer for The Undergraduate Law Journal for Minority Women, where she aimed to amplify the voices of underrepresented women in the legal field. Off campus, she worked as a legal intern at the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, gaining insight into the vital role prosecutors play in ensuring justice. Driven by a passion for advocacy, Khosla aspires to attend law school and contribute to meaningful, justice-oriented work as a litigation attorney. 
Kolten Knipp | UT Tyler
Kolten Knipp is a senior at The University of Texas at Tyler, majoring in economics with a minor in history. Before attending UT Tyler, Knipp served for five years in the Marine Corps as a team leader on the Recapture Tactics Team and a squad leader in 3/7 Kilo Guns. While serving in the Marine Corps, he earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his efforts and contributions as a team leader, during which he was personally responsible for and maintained perfect accountability of $1.2 million in weapons, gear, and equipment. After graduation, he aims to return to public service by pursuing a career with the FBI or the U.S. Marshals Service. 
Ashley Landin | UT Austin
Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia Ashley Landin is a junior Liberal Arts Honors student at The University of Texas at Austin, double-majoring in government and sociology with a minor in law, justice, and society. On campus, Landin served as a mentor for the Terry Scholars Student Association and the Liberal Arts Honors Program. Furthermore, Landin served as an undergraduate intern at the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice at Texas Law. Off campus, Landin previously worked with the Office of U.S. Representative Greg Casar (TX-35) as a district intern, at Texas Appleseed as a cross-programmatic intern, and at Ribbon Magazine as a political writer. She spent the past summer studying law in Charlottesville, Virginia, as a University of Virginia School of Law Roadmap Scholar. After graduation, Landin plans to attend law school and become a civil rights attorney. |
Jack Le | UT Dallas
Center for Security and Emerging Technology, Georgetown University Jack Le is a senior National Merit Scholar at The University of Texas at Dallas, majoring in computer science with minors in mathematics and political science. A first-generation college student, he is interested in technology policy, particularly in artificial intelligence. On campus, he served as chair of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, officer of the Artificial Intelligence Society, and vice president of the Japanese Language Association. He spent a year studying abroad at Waseda University, serving as a research assistant for the Tanaka-Ishii Laboratory and interning at a Japanese AI startup. He was awarded the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship for STEM research. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a doctoral degree in computer science and work as a research scientist and professor. 
Edgar Loya | UT El Paso
U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Edgar Loya is a senior at The University of Texas at El Paso, majoring in finance. During his undergraduate career, he served as president of the UTEP Student Government Association, advancing campus food insecurity initiatives and sponsoring referenda to renovate the student union. Loya interned as a summer analyst with J.P. Morgan Chase for two summers, first in the New York tri-state area and later in Dallas, Texas. He is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School Summer Venture in Management Program, where he practiced making high-stakes business decisions with limited information. He also represented UTEP as a Texas Civic Ambassador through the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Engagement. Committed to community engagement, Loya volunteered with the university’s mobile food pantry and coordinated cross-border outreach with institutions, including the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua in Mexico. After graduation, Loya plans to pursue a career that integrates finance and public policy. 
Anjana Mahadevan | UT Dallas
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Scholars Program Anjana Mahadevan is a junior honors student at The University of Texas at Dallas, majoring in economics with a minor in finance. On campus, she has served as finance director for the Undergraduate Law Review, competed on the Moot Court team, and led a case-writing team for the Global Health Case Competition. Mahadevan has also worked as a Supplemental Instruction leader for Business Finance and analyzed cases with the Innocence Project of Texas, where she investigated wrongful conviction claims. This past summer, she conducted research on corporate governance and fiscal policy at Philipps-Universität Marburg in Germany. After graduation, Mahadevan plans to attend law school and pursue a career at the intersection of economic policy, regulatory law, and public interest advocacy. 
Sara Maldonado | UT Tyler
Search for Common Ground Sara Maldonado is a senior in The University of Texas at Tyler’s Honors College, majoring in economics with minors in mathematics and political science. She has served as the Honors Student Government vice president and conducted research at the Hibbs Institute for Business and Economic Research, where she worked on regional economic development, financial literacy, and labor trends. Maldonado has also explored the intersections of behavioral economics, gender, and incarceration through independent projects, including an empirical analysis of prison labor wages and incarceration rates. Her academic interests are driven by a commitment to understanding inequality, using economic tools to promote justice-oriented policy solutions, and building bridges between data and community needs. She has presented her work at honors conferences across the country. After graduation, Maldonado plans to pursue a doctoral degree in economics and aims to become a professor engaged in research, teaching, and policy work. 
Leonardo Mar | UT San Antonio
Leonardo Mar is a senior at The University of Texas at San Antonio, majoring in public policy and administration with a certificate in public policy and data analysis. Off campus, he is an active resident who participates in municipal meetings to advocate for multi-mobility, transit-oriented development, and pedestrian safety. Additionally, he worked at the City of San Antonio's Department of Human Services, where he created resident feedback systems to ensure equitable access to city resources. After graduation, Mar plans to pursue a master's degree in urban transportation planning and aims to build a career in local public transportation. He believes he can have the most significant impact on city connectivity by working for a transit authority or a metropolitan planning organization. 
Andrew W. McKiernan | UT Austin
Federal Internship Andrew W. McKiernan is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in government with a certificate in core texts and ideas. On campus, he was actively engaged in shaping the future of public policy and leadership. McKiernan was involved with numerous grassroots and student-run political organizations, striving to advance the goals of more principled politics across Texas and to better society at large. His involvement extended beyond campus, with hands-on experience as a legislative aide in the Texas House of Representatives. Academically, he is a Jefferson Scholar and a member of the Governmental Honors Thesis program. After graduation, McKiernan plans to further his experience in politics before attending graduate school. 
Maritza McNeal | UT Austin
Maritza McNeal is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in public health with a certificate in Spanish for medical professions. Guided by her passion for health equity, she has volunteered with organizations that support unhoused and immigrant communities, furthering her commitment to reducing health disparities and advocating for equitable healthcare access. During her undergraduate studies, she served as a STEM CREW program leader for Girlstart, empowering young girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on learning. She also participated in the DIY Diagnostics research stream of the Freshman Research Initiative Lab, gaining practical experience with innovative healthcare solutions. After graduation, she aims to pursue a career in healthcare while continuing her work in public health, striving to drive systemic change in health outcomes for underserved populations. 
Savannah Miller | UT Austin
Search for Common Ground Savannah Miller is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Plan II Honors, international relations and global studies, and French studies. On campus, she served as the founder and co-president of Women in Global Affairs, the membership director of the Liberal Arts Council, and an associate copy desk chief for The Daily Texan. Additionally, she interned at the Texas State Capitol and worked as an administrative assistant for a legal recruiting company. She also spent the past summer studying French in Paris, France. After graduation, Miller hopes to attend law school to explore international, antitrust, or sports law. 
Reilly Moriarty | UT Austin
Todd Strategy Group Reilly Moriarty is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in political communication in the Moody College Honors Program. On campus, she contributed as a writer for Her Campus Texas, an online publication for college women, and is an active member of the panhellenic sorority Zeta Tau Alpha. Reilly previously served as a student assistant on the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Team, where she created digital content, including graphics, videos, and social media posts, to reflect and promote student life. She worked at Schmit Law Firm, PLLC, where she assisted with workplace discrimination case preparation, and interned at Cesari, Werner, and Moriarty in San Francisco, shadowing attorneys and supporting civil litigation. Reilly is particularly interested in how emerging technologies shape legal frameworks and public policy. Upon graduation, she plans to attend law school and pursue a career as an attorney. 
Khoi Nguyen | UT Austin
U.S. House Committee on Appropriations Khoi Nguyen is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in government with a minor in applied economics. Previously, Nguyen served as a policy and innovation aide for Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones and worked on appropriations and fiscal matters in the Office of State Representative Nicole Collier (HD-95) during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career in public policy, focusing on fiscal analysis and public school finance. 
Lily O’Gorman | UT Austin
Office of U.S. Representative Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) Lily O’Gorman is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Plan II Honors and government with a minor in philosophy, politics, and economics and a certificate in business Spanish. On campus, she has promoted civic engagement through her work with the Student Government’s Governmental Relations Agency, Texas Political Consulting, and the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life. She also contributed to The Daily Texan as a comics illustrator. O’Gorman previously held legal internships at Hall Maines Lugrin and Warren & Baker in Houston and later served as a legislative intern for State Representative Mike Schofield (HD-132), where her passion for public service deepened. This past summer, she studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science. After graduation, she plans to attend law school as a pathway to a career in public policy, where she hopes to shape legislation through legal analysis and advocacy. 
Gabriella Quesada | UT Austin
Atlas Crossing Gabriella Quesada is a junior Liberal Arts Honors Distinguished Scholar at The University of Texas at Austin, double-majoring in government and Italian studies. On campus, Quesada served as an Italian ambassador for the Department of French and Italian, a clerk for the Supreme Court of the Student Government, a research fellow with the J.J. Pickle Undergraduate Research Fellowship, and a staff writer for the Texas Undergraduate Law Journal. Professionally, she worked at Texans for Lawsuit Reform, one of the state’s most influential political action committees, where she contributed to legislative research during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, sparking her passion for policymaking. She also studied abroad in Rome and Milan, experiences that deepened her global outlook. Inspired since the fifth grade to pursue a career in law, Quesada aims to represent companies abroad while fostering international cooperation. 
Dia Rickert | UT Dallas
Dia Rickert is a senior at The University of Texas at Dallas, majoring in international business with a minor in psychology. On campus, Rickert has worked as a resident advisor and a peer mentor for the Davidson Management Honors Program. Rickert has also served her sorority as the philanthropy director and vice president of membership for Kappa Alpha Theta. As philanthropy director, she raised $10,000 for CASA of Collin County and advocated for children in the foster care system. She has interned at multiple nonprofit organizations, including the Storehouse Community Center and the YMCA. Rickert is most interested in international affairs and human rights advocacy. 
Alexandra "Sasha" Robinson | UT Austin
Democratic Women's Caucus Alexandra "Sasha" Robinson is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in psychology and Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian studies with a minor in national security and international business. On campus, Robinson served as the vice president mentee for Texas Lassos, a spirit group and social organization, coordinating alumni events and supporting the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas. Passionate about the intersection of public policy and research, her experiences at the Texas State Senate and Brasidas Group, a Swiss-based global advisory firm, deepened her interest in legislative processes and global risk analysis, fueling her commitment to shaping informed policy solutions, both domestically and internationally. After graduation, she intends to pursue a master's degree in global policy and a career in public policy research, where she can contribute to policy development in Eastern European affairs. 
Ana Rodriguez | UT San Antonio
National Archives, Information Security Oversight Office Ana Rodriguez is a senior at The University of Texas at San Antonio, majoring in global affairs with a minor in intelligence and security studies. On campus, Rodriguez has participated in the UTSA Model UN Alamo Conference, where she represented France in the UN Security Council and was awarded the best position paper on the topics of the Gaza conflict and child soldiers. She has also volunteered in her community, primarily focused on teaching children. After graduation, Rodriguez hopes to pursue a career in national security, specifically in the intelligence community. 
Consuelo Rodriguez | UT Rio Grande Valley
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Consuelo Rodriguez is a junior at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, double-majoring in marketing and computer science. She is a member of the UTRGV Honors College and is a University of Texas System/Texas A&M Investment Management Company (UTIMCO) Scholar. As a Vackar Student Scholar, Rodriguez researched how artificial intelligence can enhance marketing strategies for small businesses. Committed to creating meaningful change, she developed marketing strategies for a local business, mentored fellow students, and organized canned food and book drives. Rodriguez also contributed to the university team that placed second in the 2025 National Digital Marketing Championship. She served as a student ambassador for the Americas Lodging Investment Summit – Caribbean and Latin America and promoted responsible hospitality through the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge. As a project manager intern at the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine, she analyzed data to improve instructional strategies that support student success. Rodriguez plans to pursue graduate studies and continue leveraging business and technology to empower underserved communities. 
Marleen Yvette Salazar | UT Rio Grande Valley
Marleen Yvette Salazar is a senior at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, majoring in political science with a minor in legal studies. She is passionate about public policy, civic engagement, and social justice, and has experience in legislative research, grassroots organizing, and civil rights advocacy. Salazar served as a policy analyst intern for the 89th Texas Legislative Session, where she examined proposed legislation and monitored committee hearings. She also worked as a summer intake intern at the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, reviewing over 200 civil rights cases and reporting her findings to the legal department. Salazar served as a Texas Youth Activist Alliance leader, visiting federal lawmakers in Washington, D.C., and working on reproductive healthcare projects. She has served as a student leader, campus organizer, and advocate field organizer for Texas Rising, a voter registration project of the Texas Freedom Network. Salazar is an advocate for federal policy reform and is a member of the National Center for Learning Disabilities' Young Adult Leadership Council. 
Sneha Sharma | UT Dallas
Children's Environmental Health Network Sneha Sharma is a senior Eugene McDermott Scholar at The University of Texas at Dallas, majoring in neuroscience with minors in public health and political science. On campus, Sharma conducted clinical research in the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory of Memory and Language and was president of Molding Doctors, where she worked to foster a supportive pre-health community. Sharma is the founder of Comets READ (Refugee Education and Development), a literacy and mentorship program that connects UT Dallas Honors students with local refugee and low-income youth. As the Green Initiative Committee chair in the UTD Student Government, Sharma helped lead the passing of the UTD Green Fee and promote sustainable initiatives on campus. Beyond the university, she directed youth outreach through the International Wildlife Coexistence Network, expanded conservation efforts in Idaho, and was named Teen Miss Idaho Earth 2023. After graduation, Sharma plans to become a physician to advance public health equity and environmental resilience. 
Margarita Solis | UT San Antonio
Monument Advocacy Margarita Solis is a senior at The University of Texas at San Antonio, majoring in public health with minors in biology and translation and interpreting studies. She is a fellow in the Institute of Education Sciences Pathways Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, where she researches health misinformation in Hispanic communities. She also contributed to research at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, evaluating chemokine receptor antagonists as potential treatments for substance use disorder. During the summer, Solis served as a patient advocate at Bellevue Hospital through the NYU Emergency Medicine Program and volunteered in pediatric and palliative care at University Health. On campus, she was a Wellbeing Ambassador, promoting mental health, and served on the University Health Patient Family Advisory Council. She has deepened her global perspective through study abroad programs in Spain and Costa Rica. After graduation, she plans to pursue a joint degree in medicine and public health to advance culturally responsive, community-centered healthcare. 
Alejandro Tamez | UT Arlington
National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators Alejandro Tamez is a senior at The University of Texas at Arlington, majoring in English. He participated in the Somos Líderes Fellowship, where he canvassed over 300 homes and supported civic engagement initiatives across Dallas and Tarrant Counties. On campus, Tamez served as student body vice president and was involved in organizations such as the League of United Latin American Citizens and Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Incorporated. He also represented students as vice chair of The University of Texas System Student Advisory Council and advocated for higher education reform in Washington, D.C., on behalf of the university. After graduation, Tamez plans to pursue law school and a career focused on public service, advocacy, and community leadership. 
Tiffany Taylor | UT Dallas
Tiffany Taylor is a senior National Merit Scholar at The University of Texas at Dallas, double-majoring in psychology and child learning and development with a minor in political science. On campus, she served as the education director and fundraising lead for the Period Project, working to eliminate period poverty on campus and in the Dallas community. Taylor worked at the Student Success Center as the team lead for Academic Success Coaching and was an inaugural member of the Student Success Ambassador Program. She is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and volunteered at Arkansas Children's Hospital through UT Dallas's Alternative Spring Break program. Additionally, she is a member of the First-Generation Scholars Program, where she served as a representative to senior leadership. Off campus, Taylor also reviewed case files for the Innocence Project of Texas and gained international experience by studying criminal justice at Franklin University in Switzerland. After graduation, she plans to obtain a master's degree and pursue a career in education policy. 
Yashwitha Reddy Thindi | UT Dallas
U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions / Office of U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (LA) Yashwitha Reddy Thindi is a junior National Merit Scholar in the Collegium V Honors Program at The University of Texas at Dallas, majoring in healthcare studies. Passionate about medicine and committed to advancing global and public health, Thindi served as vice president of outreach for the UT Dallas chapter of MEDLIFE and traveled to Lima, Peru, where she worked alongside local physicians in mobile clinics serving low-income communities. She worked as an emergency medical technician, field training officer, and public health officer for the University Emergency Medical Response Team, responding to medical emergencies, training new EMTs, and supporting public health initiatives. Thindi volunteered at Agape Clinic and GDAS Cancer Clinic, providing free care to low-income and uninsured patients. Additionally, she conducted research on neural circuits involved in motor skill learning in the Habit Learning Lab under Dr. Catherine Thorn. After graduation, she plans to attend medical school and improve healthcare access for underserved populations worldwide. 
Matthew Truehart | UT Dallas
Progressive Policy Institute Matthew Truehart is a junior at The University of Texas at Dallas, majoring in finance with a minor in political science. As president of the College Democrats at UTD and a Student Government senator on the Legislative Affairs Committee, Truehart has worked to promote youth civic engagement by organizing on-campus speaker panels featuring political candidates and leading voter registration and transportation efforts. Originally from the New Orleans area, Truehart spent the summer of 2024 in Marburg, Germany, researching the influence of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on stock performance. Truehart volunteered as a nonprofit consultant for 180 Degrees Consulting and served as a peer mentor in the Davidson Management Honors Program. After graduation, Truehart plans to pursue a career in actuarial science. 
Meghana Vadlamudi | UT Dallas
O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law Meghana Vadlamudi is a junior at The University of Texas at Dallas, majoring in molecular biology with minors in public health and political science. On campus, Vadlamudi has conducted research on the use of light-activated nanoparticles for cancer therapy and volunteered as an emergency medical technician. She helped organize and won UTD's Global Health Case Competition and competed in the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition to develop solutions to contemporary global health issues. Vadlamudi also interned at the UT Southwestern O'Donnell School of Public Health, researching child and adolescent population health. After graduation, she plans to pursue a joint degree program in medicine and public health with a focus on increasing access to care for women and refugee populations. 
Suryatej (Sunny) Vakkalanka | UT Dallas
Office of U.S. Senator John Barrasso (WY) Suryatej (Sunny) Vakkalanka is a junior National Merit Scholar in the Collegium V Honors Program at The University of Texas at Dallas, majoring in healthcare studies with a minor in political science. On campus, he served as the public health officer and vice president of Hearts for the Homeless, where he spearheaded initiatives such as health literacy resource cards and first aid care packages for the Dallas–Fort Worth unhoused population. He served as the editor-in-chief for Partners in Health Engage newsletter, where he inspired readers to advocate for greater health care equity. This role led to an opportunity to advocate for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Global Fund on Capitol Hill. Off campus, he worked as an emergency medical technician for over a year, providing high-quality medical care to patients. After graduation, he hopes to attend medical school in Texas and continue expanding access to preventive care through policy action and patient advocacy. 
Barret Williams | SFASU
Conservative Partnership Institute Barret Williams is a senior at Stephen F. Austin State University, majoring in business economics with minors in political science and finance. On campus, he was the president and founder of the Lutheran Student Fellowship and the president of the Economics Reading Group, where he coordinated events, led group discussions, and met with local businesses. During his undergraduate career, he worked as a policy intern at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, where he wrote blog posts on tariff policy and contributed to a public comment on proposed USDA regulations. After graduation, Williams plans to turn his passion for economics into a career in economic policy. |
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