The Bob Graham Center announces the seven University of Florida students who are participating in the Center’s Washington Internship program for Summer 2024. Students have earned positions interning with members of Congress, in a government agency, or within UF’s Office of Federal Relations.
The Washington Internship is intended for students interested in public service, public policy, law, and government affairs. Accepted interns have demonstrated passion for civic engagement. Since its creation in 2020, 64 students have participated in the program throughout the spring, summer, and fall semesters.
Typical intern responsibilities include attending hearings, drafting reports and legislative updates, and supporting special projects, events, and essential front-line constituent relations.
Interns gain valuable hands-on experience in policy making and government affairs. With professional development opportunities and networking in the nation’s capital, their experience will shape future careers in public service.
Read more about the interns and their placements below.
Bryn Dubin
Bryn is a junior majoring in political science and criminology, and pursuing a minor in environmental justice and policy, and a certificate in political communication. Through her UF coursework and outside involvement, she has developed a passion for policymaking and political communication. Bryn is an active leader on campus, serving as a Florida Cicerone student ambassador, the vice president of the Alexander Hamilton Society, a Gators Vote Cabinet representative for her sorority, Phi Mu, and an executive board member for the ACCENT Speakers Bureau and the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law fraternity. She is also a Civic Gulf Scholar with the Bob Graham Center. After graduation, Bryn plans on earning a graduate degree in public policy, and hopes to one day be a catalyst for positive change in the political and environmental arenas.
She is interning in the office of U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (FL-16).
Esther Fulford
Esther is a senior studying political science and agriculture education and communication. On campus, she is involved in the Florida Powerlifting Club, Alpha Phi sorority and Collegiate Farm Bureau. Most recently she was a part of the Tallahassee Internship Program interning with the office of state Senator Jennifer Bradley. She also completed an internship in agriculture policy with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and has studied abroad in Austria pursuing her interest in European agricultural policy. After graduation, she plans on pursuing a career as a lobbyist in the agricultural sector, advocating for rural life and industry.
She is interning with the office of U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-3).
Jordan Lindsey
Jordan is a senior studying political science and international studies with a certificate in international relations. He is involved with the Bob Graham Center Student Fellows and Gators for Medical Refugee Relief and previously held leadership positions in both. He has interned with the Harvey Ward mayoral campaign in Gainesville and as a legislative intern for state Senator Lauren Book in the Florida Legislature. He is a Lombardi Scholar with the Honors Program and a brother of Lambda Chi Alpha. With a passion for international relations and foreign policy, Jordan hopes to attend law school and enter public service.
He is interning with the office of U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22).
Amelia Packham
Amelia Packham is a senior double majoring in political science and women’s studies with a minor in public relations on the pre-law track. Actively engaged in both academic and extracurricular pursuits, she competes on the nationally ranked UF LitiGators Mock Trial Team and serves as President for the Bob Graham Center Student Fellows. With a passion for social justice and advocacy, Amelia exemplifies dedication to amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering meaningful dialogue on pressing societal issues.
She is interning with the UF Office of Federal Relations.
Emma Putnam
Emma is a junior pursuing a major in agricultural education and communication with a specialization in communication and leadership development. She is involved in UF External Affairs, UF Government and Community Relations, CALS Council, and Keystone Florida. Following her time at UF, Emma aims to combine her passions of policy and agriculture by advocating for conservation and agricultural issues.
She is interning with the office of U.S. Rep. David Kustoff (TN-8).
Mason Solomon
Mason is a senior pursuing majors in political science and criminology. He is an active leader on campus, serving as a Vice-Chairman of the External Affairs Agency of Student Government, Co-Director of Florida Blue Key’s Keystone Florida Program, and the President of Gators for Israel. He is interested in the legislative process and the development of public policy. Following his time at UF, Mason hopes to obtain a law degree to further leverage his skills to work toward a career in law or public policy.
He is interning with the Association of American Universities.
Hannah Wing
Hannah is a senior majoring in economics and sustainability studies. She has experience in curriculum development as an intern at the non-profit Decision Education Foundation, as well as in economic analysis as a Natural Resources intern at the League of Women Voters. On campus, Hannah serves as the Director of Community Service for Delta Sigma Pi and is a mentor in the CLAS Mentorship Program. She plans to attend law school and is interested in pursuing a career at the intersection of climate technology and policy.
This summer she will begin her internship with the Office of Public Engagement within the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Labor. She will end her internship as a user engagement coordinator with NASA and the U.S. Greenhouse Gas Center.