Alumni Success Stories

The Washington Center alumni community is over 60,000 strong. It's made up of founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, government officials and changemakers - and possibly you.

  • Charting New Waters: How a Naval Research Lab Internship Fueled Isabella’s Passion for Science

    Charting New Waters: How a Naval Research Lab Internship Fueled Isabella’s Passion for Science

    For many students, the path from college to a rewarding career feels daunting, especially in fields where hands-on experience and research skills seem like must-haves from day one. But for...

    Read Article
  • Championing Political Awareness and Discovering Career Flexibility

    Championing Political Awareness and Discovering Career Flexibility

    Political science major Josephine Ennin interned at Political Awareness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing political engagement and education.

    Read Article
  • Grant Bane’s AIP Experience: Enhancing Scenic Beauty and Professional Ambitions

    Grant Bane’s AIP Experience: Enhancing Scenic Beauty and Professional Ambitions

    This summer, Grant A Bane, a Public Relations major from the University of Colorado-Boulder, interned with Scenic America to help preserve the nation's scenic beauty.

    Read Article
  • Intern Spotlight: Embracing Growth and Professional Development as an Intern at the Assuaged Foundation

    Intern Spotlight: Embracing Growth and Professional Development as an Intern at the Assuaged Foundation

    Chris Parris Jr., a Mass Communications major at Frostburg State University, joined TWC’s Summer 2024 Academic Internship Program and interned at the Assuaged Foundation.

    Read Article
  • Empowered by Experience: Brazilian Student Finds Clarity and Confidence Through TWC's AIP Program

    Empowered by Experience: Brazilian Student Finds Clarity and Confidence Through TWC's AIP Program

    Heloisa Ramires joined TWC’s Spring 2024 AIP program as an international student from Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Interning at Lean Construction Institute...

    Read Article
  • Finding Purpose: How An Internship Shaped This Student’s Goals in Human Services

    Finding Purpose: How An Internship Shaped This Student’s Goals in Human Services

    Tess Mason-DiBurgo, a Human Services major at Fitchburg State University, interned at Voices for a Second Chance during Spring 2024 AIP.

    Read Article
  • How a TWC Experience Sparked an Influential and Award-Winning Career in Cybersecurity

    How a TWC Experience Sparked an Influential and Award-Winning Career in Cybersecurity

    Dina Atwell is a Spring 2012 alumna of TWC’s Academic Internship Program. The skills, experiences and, most of all, networks that she built during her program are fueling an amazing career in...

    Read Article
  • International Affairs Major Builds Skills, Networks and Shapes a Career Pathway via Powerful Research-Based Internship Project

    International Affairs Major Builds Skills, Networks and Shapes a Career Pathway via Powerful Research-Based Internship Project

    Antonia Zito, an international relations major at University of Washington, recently served as a research intern at the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Studies (WJPC)...

    Read Article
  • Networking Opportunities Throughout D.C.-Based Internship Fuels University of Arkansas at Little Rock Student’s Professional Dreams

    Networking Opportunities Throughout D.C.-Based Internship Fuels University of Arkansas at Little Rock Student’s Professional Dreams

    Janiya Pettus, a political science major at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, undertook an internship journey with National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS).

    Read Article
  • The Washington Center Welcomes Two Esteemed Alumni to its Board of Trustees, Reelects Chair

    The Washington Center Welcomes Two Esteemed Alumni to its Board of Trustees, Reelects Chair

    The Board of Trustees of The Washington Center (TWC) recently elected two accomplished alumni to its Board. Isaiah Boswell and Geoff Schaefer...

    Read Article
  • Intern Spotlight: Lauren Hickey0:55

    Intern Spotlight: Lauren Hickey

    Lauren Hickey, a student from DePauw University, interned at The Charles Group consulting firm during her semester with The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program.

    Watch Video
  • Intern Spotlight: Isabella Ronson0:56

    Intern Spotlight: Isabella Ronson

    Isabelle Ronson, a student from the University of New Hampshire, interned at the Foundation on Economic Trends during her semester with The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program.

    Watch Video
  • Intern Spotlight: Fradely Delacruz1:03

    Intern Spotlight: Fradely Delacruz

    Fradely Delacruz, a student from Monmouth University, interned with the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute during her semester with The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program.

    Watch Video
  • Intern Spotlight: Bobby Olejarczyk1:11

    Intern Spotlight: Bobby Olejarczyk

    Bobby Olejarczyk, a student from Bentley University, interned with U.S. Department of Education during his semester with The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program.

    Watch Video
  • Gaining Clarity on a Career in Criminal Justice Reform

    Gaining Clarity on a Career in Criminal Justice Reform

    Olivia Avery, Political Science and Anthropology major from University of Vermont, interned at the Council for Court Excellence through TWC's Academic Internship Program.

    Read Article
  • TWC Alum Uses His Public Health Training to Help with COVID-19 Testing

    TWC Alum Uses His Public Health Training to Help with COVID-19 Testing

    How are members of The Washington Center community stepping up to help during the coronavirus pandemic? VET Initiative alumni Vegas volunteers with the Medical Reserve Corps in Washington, D.C.

    Read Article
  • Public Affairs Internship Leads to Communications Career in D.C.

    Public Affairs Internship Leads to Communications Career in D.C.

    University of Dayton graduate Kelly Miller is a Director at Banner Public Affairs and author of the 2018 book "Get Attention: Brand Building for Startups."

    Read Article
  • Greatest Investment I’ve Made, Says Political Operative, Miranda Wade

    Greatest Investment I’ve Made, Says Political Operative, Miranda Wade

    Ohio Northern University alumna Miranda Wade attended the 2008 Republican National Convention through TWC's Campaign Seminar. The experience served as the foundation for her political career.

    Read Article
  • From D.C. Intern to Pennsylvania State Senator

    From D.C. Intern to Pennsylvania State Senator

    For Dickinson College and Washington Center alumna Lindsey Williams, an internship at The National Whistleblower Center kicked off a career journey that led to the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

    Read Article
  • Maturity, Leadership Among Qualities VET Interns Bring to the Workplace

    Maturity, Leadership Among Qualities VET Interns Bring to the Workplace

    Paul Hammer has overseen TWC interns at Izar Capital Group, a private market merchant bank and strategic advisory group he co-founded in 2003, for the past five years. A boutique shop, Izar...

    Read Article
  • loading
    Loading More...