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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    Elizabeth Hooper

    College Leaders Program

    Class of 2006

    During the 2008 General Assembly session, Elizabeth worked with Virginia Tech's State Relations Department in Richmond. She is also currently working towards her Master's Degree at Virginia Tech's Center for Public Administration and Policy.