Washington – U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) today announced the selection of summer interns for her offices in Washington and Little Rock. Lincoln’s Summer Internship Program provides students the opportunity to learn about the federal government and the nation’s legislative process.
“I’m proud to have the opportunity to host so many outstanding young Arkansans in my offices this summer,” said Lincoln. “The selection process was extremely competitive, and I continue to be impressed by the quality of young people who are interested in serving their fellow Arkansans. As someone who’s received great satisfaction serving our state, I hope to be able to provide these future leaders a rewarding, educational experience.”
Lincoln’s internship program gives students who have completed their sophomore year in college an opportunity to learn about the federal legislative process, improve their communications skills, and gain experience in a professional environment. Over the course of the five-week program, interns work closely with members of Lincoln’s staff, including the constituent relations, legislative, and communications teams.
The following interns will participate in Lincoln’s first summer session, which runs from June 1 to July 2 (name, hometown, current year, school):
Washington Senate Office
Hannah Lavy, Fayetteville, Sophomore, University of Arkansas
Billie Banks, Fayetteville, Sophomore, University of Arizona
Garrett Simpson, Little Rock, Senior, University of Arkansas
Brandi Byrd, Arkadelphia, Junior, Henderson State University
Andrew Mitchell, Camden, Sophomore, University of Tulsa
Austin Hall, Hot Springs, Sophomore, University of Central Arkansas
Benjamin McCain, Arkadelphia, Junior, Washington and Lee University
Little Rock Senate Office
Quersten McDonald, Little Rock, Sophomore, Sewanee: The University of the South
Taylor Bell, Little Rock, Sophomore, College of Charleston
The following interns will participate in Lincoln’s second summer session, which runs from July 6 to August 6 (name, hometown, current year, school):
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Lydia Nash, Conway, Junior, Hendrix College
Julia Hofhemier, Little Rock, Sophomore, Haverford College
Savanna Hamlin, North Little Rock, Junior, Baylor University
Mary Olive Keller, Little Rock, Sophomore, Washington and Lee University
Garrett Barnes, Bono, Senior, Arkansas State University
Daniel Ford, Little Rock, Junior, University of Arkansas
John Martin, Little Rock, Junior, Hendrix College
Little Rock Senate Office
Zakhar Kravtsov, Jacksonville/Ukraine, Junior, University of Central Arkansas
LaToya Bankhead, Little Rock, Senior, University of Arkansas
In addition, Lincoln will host a Spitze Public Policy Legislative Intern from the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Amanda Simpson of Rogers, a senior at the university, will serve as the Spitze Intern in Lincoln’s Washington office from June 1 to August 6.
