CLP Class of 2009

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Michele Alexander, Springfield, University of Mary Washington (2011), Political Science: double minor in Economics and Middle Eastern Studies; Head Resident, Willard Hall; Summer Camp Assistant Director & Counselor, Spirit Productions, LLC; Intern Ford’s Theater; Volunteer, YWLP.
 
Trent Armitage, Farmville, Longwood University (2009), Political Science & Public History, minor in Anthropology; President, VA College Democrats; President, Longwood Young Democrats; Regional Coordinator/Volunteer, Tom Perriello and Al Weed for Congress.
 
Sarah Bowers, Portsmouth, University of Richmond (2012); Oliver Hill Scholar; Student Admissions Representative; Member, Peer Advisors and Mentors Program; Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
 
Jarrett Brotzman, Illinois, Washington & Lee University (2011), Economics & Politics; Intern, Sam Adam’s Alliance & Foundation; Member & Public Relations, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity; Copy Editor & Contributor, Washington & Lee Political Review.
 
Lindsay Chapman, Virginia Beach, Virginia Tech (2012), Hospitality & Tourism Management and History; Interpreter, Smithfield Plantation; Campaign Volunteer, Montgomery County Republican Headquarters.
 
Derek Chaudhuri, Harrisonburg, Blue Ridge Community College (2011), Administration of Justice; President, Student Government Association; District Treasurer, Skills USA; Member, Harrisonburg Police Explorers.
 
Patrick Crute, Chesapeake, Longwood University (2010), Political Science and History, minor in Homeland Security; President, Theta Chi Fraternity; Senator, Student Government Association; Intern, Forbes for Congress; Campus Coordinator, McDonnell for Governor.

Brian Diaz, Orlando, Liberty University (2012), Government: Politics & Policy, Pre- Law; Founder and First President, Liberty University College Democrats; Founder and Chair, Virginia Young Democrats Faith Caucus; Senator, Liberty University SGA;  Intern, Florida Democratic Party; Intern, Florida For Change (Obama Campaign); Campus Organizer, Liberty Students for Obama; Campus Organizer, Mark Warner for Senate; Volunteer, NOMSA (Homeless Non-Profit).
 
Tiffany Ann Gibson, Midlothian, Old Dominion University (2010), History and Political Science; Founder, ODU Students for Barack Obama; External Affairs Chair, Student Government Association; Intern, Congressman Glenn Nye’s district office in Virginia Beach.
 
Lauren Gilbert, Alexandria, James Madison University (2010), Political Science and Political Communications; Intern, Congresswoman Diana Degette; Valley Region Chair, VA Young Democrats; Secretary, JMU College Democrats; Co-founder, JMU Students for Barack Obama.
 
Christopher-Gerard Harts, Virginia Beach, Hampton University (2012), English; Councilman, HU Freshman Executive Council; Chair, HU Publications Group; Member, F.O.R.C.E. Marching Band.
 
Mallory Johnson, Burke, The College of William & Mary (2010); Intern, VA General Assembly Delegate David Bulova; Intern, US Senate Campaign for Senator Mark Warner; Fellow, Phoenix Project; Treasurer, Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law Fraternity).
 
TiffanyAnn Johnson, Hamden, CT, Virginia Commonwealth University (2010), Public Relations, Pre-Law Concentration; Member, Public Relations Students Association; Co-founder & Chair, Minority Black Law Student Association; Director of Communications, State Senator George Barker.
 
Jenna Klym, Mechanicsville, Virginia Tech (2010), Political Science and Urban Affairs & Planning; Intern, Secretary of the Commonwealth; Founder, The Lymphoma & Leukemia Society at Virginia Tech; Founder, the L&L Society at Virginia Tech; Member, Zeta Tau Alpha.

Jacob Lambert, Christiansburg, Virginia Tech (2010), Political Science & History; Track Coach, Christiansburg Middle School; President & Musical Director, Naturally Sharp, all male a cappella.
 
Andrew Lundsten, McLean, Christopher Newport University (2009), Economics: Accounting, minor in German; Economic Consultant, York County Office of Economic Development; Rotaract President; President, Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law Fraternity).
 
Brian Marroquin, Arlington, Virginia Commonwealth University (2009), Political Science and Public Policy & Administration; Legislative Intern, State Senator Mary Margaret Whipple; PLUS Scholar, Villanova University School of Law; Research Assistant, Dr. Nelson Wikstrom.
 
Shamama Moosvi, South Riding, George Mason University (2011), Government & International Politics, minor in English; Intern, Fairfax County General District Court; Apprenticeship, Student Faculty Undergraduate Research; Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law Fraternity).
 
Joshua Owens, Midlothian, George Mason University (2010), Economics and Government & International Relations; Associate Student, University of Oxford; Intern, Office of Governor Tim Kaine; Founder & Member, Virginia21; Planning Committee, Conference on Democracy.
 
Lorenzo Paglinawan, Fairfax Station, University of Virginia (2012), Foreign Affairs, French, Italian, & Art History; Co-Chair, Asian Student Union Executive Board (Asian Pacific American Heritage Month); Intern, Congress & General Assembly Members; Volunteer, Fairfax County Public Schools; Member, University Democrats; Member, Organization of Young Filipino Americans.
 
Abigail Quinn, Waterford, Hollins University (2012), Political Science and Spanish; Treasurer, Class of 2012; Member, Appeals Board; Member, Student Advisory Committee; Member, Spanish Club.
 
Waylin Ross, Norfolk, Old Dominion University (2012), Political Science; Volunteer, Suicide & Depression Seminar; Member, Success Without Limitations; Volunteer, HIV Seminars.
 
Richard Ruddy, Clifton, Hampden-Sydney College (2010), Political Science; Intern, Congressman Sam Graves; President, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity; Member, College Republicans; Volunteer, Campus Tour Guide.
 
Benjamin Soltoff, Sterling, James Madison University (2010), Political Science, minor in Music; Kappa Kappa Psi (National Honorary Band Fraternity); Co-chair, Policy and Steering Committee; National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Honor Council.
 
Jesica Turner, Virginia Beach, Christopher Newport University (2009), Government & Public Affairs and Leadership Studies; Member, President’s Leadership Program; Volunteer, Riverside Elementary; Intern, Republican Party of Virginia in Virginia Beach; Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law Fraternity).
 
Scott Van der Hyde, Chatham, Radford University (2011), Political Science; Resident Assistant and Executive Board Member, Resident Assistant Advisory Board; Executive Board Member, National Residence Hall Honorary; Member, Political Science Society; Volunteer, Katrina Relief
 
Karen White, Arlington, Northern Virginia Community College, Science; Senior Administrative Technician, AARP Publications; Resolution Center Representative, Convergence Marketing; Member, One Brick; Member, Go-Green Employee Resource Group.

 

 

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Featured Alumni

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    Martin Mash

    College Leaders Program

    Class of 2005

    Martin serves as a Field Representative in the Roanoke Office of U.S. Senator James Webb. He also worked as a Youth Program Manager for the Sorensen Institute in 2007.