Mead Internship Program

The Mead Internship Program, which began in 1951, is supported by a generous gift from the estate of George J. Mead. The program encourages Williams students to prepare for and participate in government service at the federal, state, and local levels. Mead stated in his will, “This gift shall be used to improve the quality of leadership and service in all branches of government.”

Nicholas Beauchamp ’20

Nicholas out in front of Representative O’Connell’s office, which is the side entrance to the Massachusetts State House.

State Representatives Shaunna O’Connell and Geoff Diehl, Boston, MA This summer I had the honor of interning at the Massachusetts State House for the offices of Representative Shaunna O’Connell and Representative Geoff Diehl as a legislative aide intern. Nicholas out in front of Representative O’Connell’s office, which is… Continue reading »

ANONYMOUS ’20

Office of Representative Ron DeSantis, Washington, DC At the beginning of my internship, I was a bit overwhelmed by the prospect of being in a work environment where the world views of those around did not align with my own. Especially given the contexts of today’s political climate I was… Continue reading »

Caroline Conforti ’20

Congressional Intern Caroline Conforti on the U.S Speaker’s Balcony giving a tour of the U.S. Capitol.

Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Washington, DC Congressional Intern Caroline Conforti on the U.S Speaker’s Balcony giving a tour of the U.S. Capitol. For the past ten weeks this summer, I have spent my time in Washington, DC interning for the House of Representatives in the office of… Continue reading »

Charlotte Cooper ’20

Kenneth ‘20 and I in front of the seal of the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor.

Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, New York, NY Kenneth ‘20 and I in front of the seal of the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor. The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (SNP) is responsible for felony investigations and prosecutions in the five boroughs of New York… Continue reading »

Hector Fajardo ’19

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh stopped by our Mass Dems office.

Massachusetts Democratic Party, Boston, MA Boston Mayor Marty Walsh stopped by our Mass Dems office. I became interested in American government and politics in high school, after learning about it in my classes. It intrigued me, but for a long time I believed direct participation in it was… Continue reading »

Anna Fucillo ’19

Team Rollins out front of the campaign headquarters in Jamaica Plain, MA. Rachael Rollins is running for Suffolk County District Attorney in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus, Boston, MA This past summer I worked as an intern with the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus. The MWPC, a political non-profit located in Boston, is a non-partisan organization with the mission of helping more women get elected to public office and public policy leadership positions. The… Continue reading »

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