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DYLAN C. KELLER

The University of Northern Iowa

Communications Intern, Bipartisan Policy Center

The Washington Center for

Internshi s & Academic Seminars


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Capstone Reflection.................................................................................. 2

Individual Development Plan.................................................................... 6

Cover Letter............................................................................................. 11

Rsum.................................................................................................... 13

Civic Engagement Project Report........................................................... 15

Informational Interview Reflection......................................................... 22

Public Policy Dialogues on Capitol Hill................................................. 26

Mock Interview Position......................................................................... 29

Work Samples from the Bipartisan Policy Center.................................. 31

Work Sample from The Presidency, Congress & Media AcademicCourse partnered with C-SPAN.............................................................. 53

The Presidency, Congress & Media Academic Course partnered withC-SPAN Syllabus.................................................................................... 55

Appendix................................................................................................. 71


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CAPSTONE REFLECTION


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Three months ago, I started The Washington Center with my expectation to learn as

much as I can about: living in Washington, D.C., politics, and career options after I graduate in

May 2014. I participated in the Political Leadership Program under the advice of Meghan-RoseONeill. I was responsible for completing an IDP or Individual Development Planas my first

assignment. This allowed me to develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic,

& Timely) goals for Academic and Professional Development, Leadership, and Civic

Engagement. This was the first time I developed such specific goals in writing. I developed

three goals for each area of emphasis and supported them with two to three action steps.

After fourteen weeks at my internship with The Bipartisan Policy Center, participating in

the veterans civic engagement program, attending the academic course partnered with C-SPAN,

and participating in political leadership and TWC programing, I can say I met six out of the nine

proposed goals in my IDP. In the area of Civic Engagement, I accomplished all three goals

dealing with participation, leadership and research. Please refer to my Civic Engagement

Reflection, onpage 15, for a detailed explanation of my experience. I was successful in the area

of Leadership especially with my 2nd Goal: While interning with the Bipartisan Policy Center,

I will use my leadership skills to take lead on a project that would need to be completed

before May 3, 2013.

On February 5th, at a weekly Communication Team meeting, I stepped up to take

lead on researching, designing, ordering, and completing an 1,000 iPhone cover order for

the BPC to use as promotional items at sponsored events. The timeline was to complete the

process and have the products ready for the April 27th White House Correspondents

Dinner After Party, however the idea seemed plausible to unveil at the Commission on

Political Reform launch in California on March 6th. I was able to design, provide physical

iPhone Case examples to the team, and complete the order under the tight, three-week,

deadline. See the design and timetable of this project onpage 35.

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I was not as successful with myAcademic and Professional Goals. I had to change

my proposed plan and action steps. I did not complete four informational interviews

before April, because my contacts at College Republicans, RNC, NRCC, NRSC, and Senator

Grassley and Harkins Offices have not responded to my multiple requests through email,

phone and in person communication. I learned from this experience that persistence is

key. I finally landed an informational interview with Caitlin Staebell, Intern Coordinator for

Senator Harkin. Please refer to my Informational Interview Reflection onpage 23.

I have not followed the action steps in order for me to achieve fifteen new contacts

before leaving D.C. I have discovered a weakness I can work on from these goals. I need to

build my social skills with those in the professional workforce. I have exceeded my fifteen

contacts, but I did not complete an elevator pitch or attend Happy Hours or Receptions to

meet these new contacts. I included these actions steps to build on my inexperience with

meeting new people at social events. My youthfulness of 20 years of age and not

participating in casual drinks has hindered my full engagement in this process. I

acknowledge that achieving legal drinking age is not a requirement to attend, but I have not

grown comfortable in those types of receptions. This is an area that will grow and develop

with time. With my IDP, I can fully recognize this issue, because it is in writing and I can

return to it to build on the future.

As I return back to the University of Northern Iowa, my experience in the

Washington Center Program will benefit my current leadership positions on campus as a

Student Senator in the Northern Iowa Student Government, Council Member of the UNI

Varsity Mens Glee Club, as a Student Admission Ambassador, and a member of Social and

Behavioral Representatives (SABRs). These roles will require my ability to communicate

effectively, balance my time effectively, and devote my passion into areas I am interested

in. These positions will assist my goals after college to be more involved in public service

through campaigns and further education. I will still need to develop leadership on Capitol

Hill with experience in Washington D.C. or even in Des Moines, Iowa. I have developed

stronger communication skills and analytical skills from my internship and academic class.

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The Presidency, Congress & Media academic class partnered with C-SPAN has

provided the opportunity to learn in the present while reflecting on the past and thinking

towards the future. Up till this Spring Semester, majority of my classes have been

structured around the traditional lecture style of learning. Steve Scully, Senior Producer

and Political Editor of C-SPAN, has structured a class that is effective with applying current

events to academic and analytical thought. Each week the class is tapped and aired on C-

SPAN 3. The Washington Center, George Mason University, Purdue University and Suffolk

University participate in discussions with prominent politicians, analysts, reporters, and

economists to discuss their views on gridlock in Congress and the way media covers

Washington, D.C.

Being able to have an academic discussion with these prominent guests, I have

learned a stronger reasoning on how we arrived to todays state of governing and where

we can go from here. I was able to apply what I have gained each week to my position at

the BPC. When compiling press clips or prepping for an upcoming event, I am able to

understand the current arguments for that area of policy and provide accurate, up to date

information. The ability to discuss current matters in an academic setting allows multiple

views of a specific topic to be discussed and debated upon. This opportunity has helped me

to understand the views differing from my own political ideology and respectfully listen,while providing a suitable counter-argument. I can apply this experience to everyday life

and situations.

Before coming to Washington, D.C., I was raised on the value that you would succeed

in life on what you know and not whom you know. After a semester in the nations Capitol

and understanding the importance of a good network that the vice versa might benefit my

future aspirations. I will not change the value I was raised on, but recognizing the

importance in knowing people to help you land an internship or job position is something I

could only learn in D.C.

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INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN


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Academic & Professional Development Goals:

1. I will complete four Informational Interviews in the area of campaigning and publicservice before March 25, 2013.

Action Step: I will attend the February 12th Informational Interview workshopoffered by TWC Career Services.

Action Step: I will research the job outlook on websites like Bureau of LaborStatistics and U.S. News & World Report to understand the market for careers inRunning Campaigns and working in Public service, upon graduating in 2014.

Action Step: By February 15, all four interviews will be scheduled allowingplenty of time to prepare and compose insightful questions and concerns for eachinterview.

2. I will understand the best practices to establish a good networking web, at least 15 newcontacts, before leaving Washington, D.C. by giving out or collecting a business cardeach week.

Action Step: I will use Career Services workshops and constructive feedback tohelp construct and polish my 30-60 second Elevator Pitch.

Action Step: I will use my internship, Bipartisan Policy Center, in attending theirevents that bring in renowned panelist and speakers in multiple areas of policy. Iam also signed up with DC Linktank, so I will attend those events that are of

interest to me, as well. I will attend at least one event for February, March andApril.

Action Step: I will attend one reception or happy hour every 2 weeks to meet atleast 1 new contact.

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3. By completing three required research projects for my Academic courses at TWC andUNI, I will improve my ability to do research by: learning how to use the Library ofCongress and D.C. Library system and conducting two interviews about voter reform andturnout.

Action Step: I will need to establish set dates for each project allowing enoughtime for brainstorming, research, organization, and composing of a draft to bechecked before the final due dates.

Independent Study:March 4th: Theme & Brainstorming/ObjectiveMarch 18th: Begin ResearchApril 15th: Have a rough Draft ready for your reviewApril 22nd: Due or 2nd Rough Draft

Internship Paper:

March 8th: Theme & Brainstorming/ObjectiveMarch 22nd: Begin ResearchApril 19th: Have a Rough Draft ready for your reviewApril 26th: Due or 2nd Rough Draft

C-SPAN Paper:March 18th: Reflect on Class discussion and reading/OutlineApril 1st: Begin ResearchApril 29th: Rough DraftMay 6th: Due

Action Step: I will use the offered research guidance by the Library of Congressevery other week, until I am comfortable finding the correct resources related tomy topics.

Civic Engagement Goals:

1. I will actively assist Team Red, White and Blue in connecting veterans to theircommunity through physical and social activity, by volunteering at three events TeamRWB travels to and participate in four weekly events held by the DMV chapter of TeamRWB by the first of May.

Action Step: I will strive to engage with those in charge of Team RWB and thosewho are running the Veterans Civic Engagement Project through conversations tobetter understand how Team RWB works towards their mission in order to aneffective volunteer.

Action Step: I will start to build stamina in the gym through weekly workouts, inorder for me to fully participate in the weekly events held by DMV chapter ofTeam RWB.

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2. I will build my knowledge of veteran affairs and issues, in order to understand potential

policy and new programing that will be used in my independent research for UNI.

Action Step: I will setup a Google Alert for keywords that reflect veterans and

veteran affairs to keep me up to date on current news and I will read thoseweekly.

Action Step: To understand the present and to build towards the future, I mustfirst learn the past. I will research major legislation that assisted past veterans ofWWII through current post 9/11 veterans. This will not be lengthy research, butenough to understand their impact on veterans. One week for every War/Conflictfor a total of 5 weeks before the end of March.

3. The major project for Veteran Affairs is planning and running a charity Kick-balltournament on the Mall. I will volunteer for a leadership role in a small group of students

to create the logistics, promotion, and completion of the event for the direct serviceportion of civic engagement.

Action Step: I will email or talk with Stephanie Aromando about my interest inleading a group in planning or running the Kick-ball tournament after the 1stmeeting held in February.

Action Step: I will play to my strengths and volunteer for actions that I cancomplete in a timely manner, like creative design and organization, withoutcreating extra strain on the other members of the group by selecting an area I amnot qualified to do.

Leadership Goals:

1. In preparation for the Mock Interview, I will apply the STAR (Situation, Task, Action,Result) method in recognizing the proper leadership roles I should focus on whenconducting an interview.

Action Step: I will attend Career Services workshops that relate to resumes,cover letters, and interviewing skills, as each one focuses on framing andhighlighting leadership roles and responsibilities in a professional manner.

Action Step: I will create a STAR paragraph for each experience that is relevantto the job I am applying for. This will allow me to recognize my strengths whenit comes time to conduct my interview. I can build off this for future interviewsafter I graduate in 2014.

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2. While interning with the Bipartisan Policy Center, I will use my leadership skills to takelead on a project that would need to be completed before May 3, 2013.

Action Step: I will schedule a meeting before the Midterm Assessment with mysupervisor to discuss my IDP and to ask if there is any project I could take lead

on.

Action Step: In weekly communication meetings, I will try to volunteer to lead aproject that can be completed before May. Agendas are sent out a day before, so Iwill have enough time to prepare a statement why I can serve as a good leaderthrough past experiences.

3. I want to create a list of three people and their characteristics who I consider to be aleader compared to those who I see as role models. This will provide me a clearobjective in what I will strive to be as a leader. The list of three people will be compiledby the end of the semester, but will be continually edited throughout my life.

Action Step: I will need to establish my definition of a leader and a role model.This will help me place those I consider as role models in their correct definitions.

Action Step: I want to reach out to many of my peers to understand theirdefinition of a leader and who they aspire to be. This will help my ownreflection; by understanding other point of views I can develop a better perceptionof leadership.

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COVER LETTER


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1005 3rd Street, NE Dylan C. Keller (319) 470-8507Washington, D.C. 20002 [email protected]

March 11, 2013

Whitmer & Worrall1901 Pennsylvania Ave, NWWashington, D.C. 20006

Dear Search Committee:

I am interested in the Executive Assistant position with Whitmer & Worrall I heard about through TheWashington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars. I will graduate from the University of NorthernIowa in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Communication. Through my experience inbipartisan politics, public relations, and research, I have developed an interest in empowering companies andinstitutions to become leaders in their respective industries through bipartisan efforts. I would benefit yourorganization in this position with my abilities in organization, communication and technology.

First, I demonstrate organizational skills in both my academic and personal lifestyles. In the academic sector

am able to maintain multiple projects, schedules and events in a timely manner. I am completing my secondsemester of holding fifteen credits or more at the University of Northern Iowa, while interning at least part-timeIn maintaining my 3.62 overall GPA, I demonstrate the capability to work in tight deadlines, establish abalanced schedule, and maintain leadership roles in extracurricular activities. My multi-tasking skills flow intomy personal life as I maintain an active volunteer schedule.

Moreover, I have versatile communication skills, particularly in my current position as a Communication Internwith the Bipartisan Policy Center. I am responsible for assisting the press, events, and website coverage ofBPC. I compose blogs about their policy events that promote recent recommendations on a bipartisanconclusion and daily coverage from top media outlets including: print, television, and social. In a team offourteen members, communication is key in order to prevent overlap and misses when projects are on a

deadline. While holding leadership positions at UNI, I have developed the ability to communicate effectivelythe chain of command from students to professors and from professors to department heads. This has preparedme for my current internships with BPC and John Deere, as both work under the corporate structure and theproper chain of command is followed in order to approve or complete tasks that benefit those I represent.

Finally, I have above-average technology skills to keep me relevant in the 21 st Century workforce. I amintrigued by the advancements in technology and my youth allows me to be adaptable to the constant updatesand changes. At the BPC, I work with the Senior Web Producer in updating their website with relevant articlesblogs, and images. I am currently working on a website that will help the tourism of Cedar Falls, Iowa byproviding historical context through maps and images, covering topics from architecture to transportation. I amcapable in working with both PC and Mac computers, multi-functional printers, and smartphones including

Apple, Android, and Blackberry.

These are only some of the skills that qualify me to be an Executive Assistant. Please review the attachedresume for more information about my experience and feel free to email or call me with any questions. Thankyou for this opportunity to work with your team at Whitmer & Worrall.

Sincerely,

Dylan C. Keller

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DYLAN C. KELLER2282 255th St., Donnellson, IA 52625 | [email protected] | (319) 470-8507 | www.linkedin.com/in/dckeller10

EDUCATIONThe University of Northern Iowa [UNI] May 2014Bachelor of Arts; Majors:History and Political Communication, Minor:Politics and Law, Certificate:Public History

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars January 2013-PresentPolitical Leadership Program, Washington, D.C.

Academic course: The Presidency, Congress & Media partnered with C-SPAN, classes are filmed & aired Attend weekly professional development programing Volunteer for Team Red, White & Blue in reintegrating veterans through physical and social activities

RESEARCH EXPERIENCEIndependent Exhibit, Historical Tragedies, UNI History Club, Cedar Falls, IA April 2012Public History Mini-Exhibit, Iowans and the Civil War, UNI, Cedar Falls, IA August-December 2011World War I Exhibit, Iowa Masonic Library and Museum, Cedar Rapids, IA February-March 2011 Researched provenance of artifacts and composed captions, labels & historical backgrounds on exhibit subjects Catalogued and photographed artifacts and designed layouts both two-dimensional and three-dimensional Created exhibition brief (storyline, budget, press release, podcast, & plans for collateral programing & website)

WORK EXPERIENCEBipartisan Policy Center [BPC], Washington, D.C. January 2013-PresentCommunications Intern

Compile daily press clips and compose weekly blogs that highlight BPC and upload them to the BPC website Collaborate with Events team in prepping, running, and cleaning events for BPC Create media advisories, event bios, and press lists (Excel and CisionPoint)John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, Waterloo, IA June 2012-Present

Part-Time Student

Archive, photograph and research the provenance of artifacts in museum collection Research and designed a traveling exhibit while collaborating with a team

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCEUNI Student Admissions Ambassador [SAA], Cedar Falls, IA August 2013 - Present Host campus tours for perspective students & visitors, participate in community service projects in the Cedar FallsUNI Social and Behavioral Representatives [SABRs], Cedar Falls, IA August 2013-Present Promote CSBS related programs, serve as ambassador to prospective students and external constituentsUNI History Club, Cedar Falls, IA August 2011-May 2013

President

Conduct monthly meetings and events & organize conferences for UNI and other collegiate history studentsUNI College Republicans, Cedar Falls, IA January 2012-May 2013

Executive Director, Chair of Events

Host monthly events for Republican students and those interested in politics such as voter registration, campaignvolunteering, & promoting informed voters across campus.

HONORS & MEMBERSHIPvDon & Alleen Howard Scholarship in History, 2012-2014UNI Pi Lambda Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, April 2012

- Chapter President, 2012-2013UNI Chapter of the Golden Key Honor Society, Sept. 2011Deans List, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011American Association of Political Consultants, Jan. 2013

SKILLSComputer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook), Mac & PC, Photoshop, CisionPoint,

PastPerfect

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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECTREPORT


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Identify an Issue:

I selected to learn and engage in veterans affairs, while I am participating in the TWC

Spring Internship and Academic Seminar Program. Veteran issues are a close subject to me,

because growing up my Grandpa, a WWII Army veteran, served as my hero. I enjoyed sitting

around with my siblings and cousins listening to his stories about the farm and the occasional

reflection about his service in Europe. My grandpa passed away when I was in 6th Grade, three

years after the attacks on September 11, 2001. I was at a moment in my life where I could start

to understand world issues and the significance of the Greatest Generation, but my hero wasnt

there to answer questions about the war and life afterwards. Grandma didnt talk about the war

or life around it, but my Minister was wiling to discuss his service in WWII as a Conscientious

Objector (CO). This was a new aspect of the war I didnt know or understand. Being of

Mennonite faith, I was raised on the teachings of service in peaceful means, whether it is

partaking in service missions around the world or helping locally. Understanding the service of a

CO has helped me develop knowledge of different types of service to ones country. In honoring

their service, I knew I would have to give back to those serving now to protect my future and

generations to follow.

Being a college student, I am at my prime to contribute to social issues in our country.

Issues surrounding veterans deal with employment, education, health and reintegration. I can

contribute to these areas by educating my community and myself. When I return back to Iowa, I

can encourage involvement or recognition of these issues and possible solutions. Advocation is

a big way I can contribute to veterans by writing to both my local and national legislatures.

Staying active with veterans is the best way I can contribute to veterans.

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Education:

I have had the opportunity to learn about the political and social context of reintegration

of veterans through veteran led panels and roundtables. Student Veterans of America (SVA)

visited our group to discuss the transition process veterans make going from service in tocollege. Matthew Feger, Director of Development, said this is not an invisible population and

SVA is trying to be a big component in their transition. This group has over 750 chapters in the

United States and Europe with around 37,000 active memberships. The purpose of SVA is to

help veterans integrate into college with a peer, receive the best academic education in their

field, receive a career after graduation, and establish an easier way to go through the

administration process. Understanding how SVA is involved with veterans on college campuses

allows me to reflect on my home university to see how they are accommodating veterans

transition and success out of college.

A panel of five Army veterans discussed with our group their transition back into society

and how the Government assisted them. Many reflected that there was no sense of home after

military service. The GI Bill, for those serving after 9/11, presented issues to soldiers applying

after service with delays in receiving benefits promised to them. Education was a big factor in

each panelists integration back into society. When applying to a four-year university or

community college, veterans take a placement test to see where they should start in school. Oneveteran, who is a professor at a community college, said many fail their placements and turn a

two-year degree into three and a four-year degree into five. With a GI Bill that lasts for only 36

months, it is difficult for a veteran to finish if they place poorly.

Coming out of service and going into the workforce, over 20% of veterans 18-24 years

old are unemployed. Veterans have a difficult time explaining their skills into a resume that

would apply to the position they are applying for. There are misperceptions in the workforce

dealing with both veterans and paralyzed veterans. Many see to military wounds, but if they are

not visible PTSD is their assumption, which is a stigma that creates stagnant hiring. One veteran

on the panel had some physical wounds and discussed his job searching process. He recalled

that after an interview, they could not hire him because he used a cane to walk around. This was

a clear sign of discrimination, but it is hard to prove this in court. With paralyzed veterans,

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unemployment is well over 85%. This is a major issue dealing with veterans and reintegrating

back into society.

A third area of education came at a roundtable concerning current legislation in Congress.

Carlos Fuentes, a legislative aid with the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, discussed three

pieces of legislation targeting veteran benefits. In the Senate, Majority Leader Harry Reid

introduced S-6 Putting our Veterans Back to Work Act of 2011. This hits three main areas of

veterans affairs: it extends the Vow to Hire Heroes Act, gives States federal grants to hire

veterans in first responder positions, and sets-up a one door policy for veterans education. This

bill has 25 co-sponsors, but has not been addressed yet in committee.

Florida Representative, Jeff Miller, introduced HR 357 GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of

2013. This builds off the original 9/11 GI Bill and address the issue of in state and out of state

tuition for veterans. All colleges have a different tuition rate for those living in the State of the

college and those attending from somewhere else. With veterans, many have lived on bases

during service without establishing residency in that State. When it comes time to apply for

college, the GI Bill would cover only the in state tuition and the rest would fall to the veteran if

they decided to enroll out of state. HR 357 pressures States to provide an exemption for veterans

applying from out of state, but if action is not taken they could loose the VA education funding.

The third legislation we learned about has been introduced in both chambers as identical

bills. Women Veterans and Health Improvement Act provides IVF for those who arent able to

reproduce after suffering military wounds. Currently, the VA is prohibited from using any type

of funding for IVF. This bill would allow research and payment for IVF. None of these bills

have undergone a CBO estimate for the cost of their services on a year, 5 years, and 10 years

outlook.

The final area we focused on was Paralyzed Veterans. Our group listened to Doug

Volmer, Sherman Gillums Jr., and Dr. Russ Mank, leaders of PVA, at their Headquarters in NW,

Washington, D.C. They discussed the history and importance of Paralyzed Veterans of America

and their role in helping those wounded seek the proper benefits allocated to them. The PVA

started in 1946, when a chapter was organized in a military hospital in California. By 1947, the

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group received a Federal Charter and became a recognized entity by Congress. PVA address

veterans on four needs: physical, safety, belonging, and esteem.

The PVA has addressed physical needs by implementing a Healthcare Program. Safety

needs are a big component of the PVA. In 1973, the Rehabilitation Act put in place that every

building receiving Federal Grants or Aid must be accessible to all. This is a major piece of

legislation many take for granted. By establishing organized sports, first with basketball then

expanded to almost every activity, the PVA has created this environment of camaraderie.

Finally, esteem is targeted on how society views paralyzed veterans, especially in the work

sector. The PVA has addressed this issue with the PAVE program - Paving Access for Veterans

Employment. Helping veterans achieve job placement after services.

Action:

The TWC group is partnered with Team Red White and Blue Maryland, District of

Columbia and Virginia Chapter. Team RWB goal is to help veterans reintegrate through

physical and social activities. Their main events they sponsor are runs and marathons. I had the

opportunity to volunteer as a course marshal for theReston Ten Milerin Virginia on March 3rd.

I was a part of a group of fifteen students to help Team RWB. With our service, Team RWB

received $500 from the Potomac River Running store for veterans to purchase running shoes and

apparel. After this opportunity, I volunteered to be apart of a select group of students to organize

and plan our direct service engagement on the behalf of Team RWB. Our original plan was to

host a kickball tournament on the National Mall. Unfortunately we were unable to find an open

field or area to host our tournament. We resorted to Plan B, hosting a fun day on the National

Mall.

I was in charge of designing the poster for the event on April 20 th (See Appendix,page

74). We were able to publicize the event in the RAF building of TWC and the SolaireApartments in Maryland. I created a Google Doc Form for the students to register for a

volunteer hour during the event. The form was open for a week and allowed students to select

their top three preferred hours. I then allocated the correct number of volunteers for each time

slot in order to include everyone. The day of the event, I helped with set-up and we had a great

turnout of students and members of Team RWB. After the event a Happy Hour Fundraiser was

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held at a local D.C. Pub. We raised over $400 for Team RWB. From all of the roadblocks we

faced, the kickball team was proud of successfully holding this event and raising funds for an

organization we have grown to love and support. Pictures of the Event can be viewed in the

Appendix onpage 75.

Upon learning about the current legislations in Congress, I was able to provide the

viewpoint of a concerned college student for our veterans and provide a personalized message to

my Senators and Representative. I volunteered to deliver the postcards filled out by my peers to

their respective Senators in the Hart Building. I did receive a response by Representative Dave

Loebsack (D-IA) about my interest in veterans affairs. You can see this letter in the Appendix

onpage 73.

From the two panels, the panelists discussed how we, as students, could be active in our

home communities. The Army panel of five veterans stressed educate and advocate. We need

to build awareness of these issues and support our local veteran programs. One veteran simple

stated, just be active. Many veterans dont want to go through this process on their own, and any

help directly or indirectly would benefit out veterans. Feger, from SVA, proposed four steps for

action on our local campuses regarding veteran benefits. First, identify what it is you are trying

to do? Then, ask who has the power over what you want to do? Next, what do those with power

find persuasive? Finally, do that. With these steps action can be found and will provide

encouragement for the community and veterans to be involved.

Reflection:

Coming into the program I knew a little about the mental issues affecting veterans and

their difficulty finding work and continuing their education, but from these past months I have

become a better advocate for our veterans. I have had the opportunity to listen to veterans from

the 21

st

Century and understand their struggles first hand. Many of these issues are relayed to usthrough television and the Internet, but it is an honor to hear from an actual voice in front of you.

For to Veteran Civic Engagement Program to be an effective group action must continue from

Washington, D.C.

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I was elected to the Northern Iowa Student Government as a Senator, while I was

interning here in Washington, D.C. I am now able to champion for a stronger support of our

veterans on campus and around the community. At the University of Northern Iowa, progress

has been made to establish a veterans center on campus. I know this is to target more the mental

side of veteran issues, but from what I have learned and experienced I hopefully can broaden its

scope to include easier process for admission and financial aid, create a peer system for younger

veterans, and promote career services for employment after graduation. My campus does have a

SVA organization, but I would like to assists its presence on campus and promote their

objectives as well.

From the three months of my involvement with Team RWB and TWC Civic Engagement

Program I have learned and expanded my passion for our veterans. I am conducting research onveteran benefits and the difference from the WWII GI Bill to the current 9/11 GI Bill. From this

research I will have a more legislative knowledge about the issues and that will add to my

advocacy back in Iowa and even on my Congressmen in Washington, D.C.

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INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWREFLECTION


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I began my search for informational interviews in the area of leadership within the

Republican Party. I made connections with members of the NRCC, NRSC, and RNC at a

conference for political consultants. I reached out to their offices through email, phone and

in person contact, however there was not any positive feedback from my actions. When I

visited the Hart Senate Office Building to delivery postcards on behalf of the Veteran Civic

Engagement Program, I was directed to a couple contacts in Senators Grassley and Harkins

offices. I was able to get in contact with Caitlin Staebell, Intern Coordinator for Senator

Tom Harkin of Iowa.

Caitlin started out as an Intern for Senator Harkin in the summer of her junior year

at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After graduating from Coe, Caitlin applied for a White

House position. She did not get the spot, but because of her time in the Senators office she

received notice of an open position as a Staff Assistant. She put in her rsum and received

the job. From there she moved into her current placement as the Intern Coordinator for

the Washington, D.C. Office and the District Offices in Iowa. In 2014, Senator Harkin is

retiring from the Senate allowing an open seat to be contested by both parties. Caitlin will

not face the challenge of finding a new position as she has been accepted into acting school

in the United Kingdom.

I was thankful for Caitlin in scheduling time for me to learn more about positions on

Capitol Hill. Being a registered Republican, it was not my first choice in learning more

about working on the Hill from a Democratic Congressmens Office. With my limited

options, Caitlins offer for an informational interview was something I could not refuse. We

discussed the roles she played as a Staff Assistant and Intern Coordinator. Caitlin explained

even though she has a specific title, her jobs tend to cover a wide range of tasks. As a staff

assistant, her main responsibilities were to take care of those visiting D.C. and requesting tomeet Senator Harkin or one of the Senior Staffers. She even took it upon herself to assist

those with special requests and that they were assisted from the moment they landed in

D.C. to the time they left the Capitol.

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As the Intern Coordinator, Caitlins main responsibilities are to staff interns for

three semesters in the Washington, D.C. Office and the District Offices back in Iowa. She

works with HELP (Health, Education, Labor & Pensions) Committee in scheduling their

interns, as well. Caitlin also helps out with legislative correspondent issue writing and

listening to constituents. She really enjoyed being involved with constituents, because they

have taken their time to explain their concerns to the Senator. Even though they may be

talking to a junior staffer, it is always important to listen to the people you are working for.

Caitlin notes that not all the conversations have been relayed to the Senator, but she does

send letters to those who have stopped by.

My career aspirations are to run campaigns and eventually run for public office. At

this point in my life I am looking to get my feet wet. From the conversation I had with

Caitlin there are two standard junior staffer positions that many start at when working on

the Hill: Staff Assistant and Legislative Correspondent. In order to land these positions

previous experience is not required, but it is strongly recommended. I have no Capitol Hill

experience, so I asked Caitlin what I could do in order to make it on the Hill. She feels that

interning at the District offices would be a viable option outside D.C. Since 2014 is coming

up, being involved in the campaigns would not hurt my chances. When working for a

campaign I need to make my name known and have my name be used in order to achievethat recognition. I can always intern on the hill, paid or unpaid, because that experience

will allow me to get a foot in the door and be a stepping-stone to my next position. Finally,

staying in contact with those I have made this semester and be politely persistent when

asking about job openings. Even though I did not intern on Capitol Hill, I still may know

someone who knows something about a position open that I could be a good fit.

Caitlin and I were both born and raised in Iowa. We had the same idea about

leaving the state when graduating from high school and even from college, but as I have

found out, and Caitlin reiterated, that Iowa has more potential for me to advance to

Washington, D.C. then in another state. Caitlin stressed that I should use and rely on my

Iowa connections to advance in my career aspirations. I explained my concerns about

moving through the system by knowing people over what you know. She understood this

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concern, but offered a different view. When an office receives 100 rsums for 17

positions a verbal recommendation by someone will help the selection committee

recognize your cover letter and rsum. With that said, the substance still has to be there

in order to land an interview and then the position. This reasoning has allowed me to

warm up to this process and accept the benefits of this negative stigma.

Before our conversation, I hoped to learn more about landing a position in a

Congressional Office. Caitlin explained her journey to D.C. and also discussed multiple

options I could pursue to achieve my goal. The only reason I was pushing to hold an

informational interview with the Republican Party is to establish some connections and

need in the Party come 2014. Caitlin was able to provide me with contacts that she could

forward my rsum to, but both of them work for the Democratic Party. As I learned from

a Capitol Hill job tips Panel at The Washington Center, working for both parties is not

suggested and sticking to a single party is more beneficially when advancing in your career.

I am not saying I would consider switching my political ideology for a job, but it shows how

beneficially an interview with a member of the Republican Party could have been.

We ended the interview by talking about the atmosphere on landing a placement on

Capitol Hill. There is no specific time that is most beneficial to applicants as open position

come in fluxes and seasons. The most openings occur at the beginning of the summer, as

junior staffers tend to go into graduate school or jump to another position. This is not a

solid time frame, but it does give me a reasonable time line when looking for a position. My

discussion with Caitlin has reinforced everything I have learned about working on Capitol

Hill. Her final piece of advice was to treat everyday of an internship as a three-month

interview and be willing to step up and take on multiple tasks when asked.

Although Caitlin will be leaving here position in August I will be able to stay in touchwith her by email:[email protected], phone: (202) 224-3254, or sending a

thank you note by mail: 731 Hart Senate Building, Washington, D.C. 20510.

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Public Policy Dialogues on Capitol HillPre-Meeting Worksheet

Dylan C. Keller - PLP

1. Meeting Date: April 11, 20132. Member of Congress / party affiliation: Representative Dave Loebsack (D-2)3. Members legislative portfolio / committees:

House Education and Labor Committee: Subcommittee on Higher Education andWorkforce Training, Subcommittee on health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions

His proposed focus is on job creation, growing the middle class by ensuring thatour children receive a first-class education, ensuring higher education is available

to all those who wish to pursue it, and focusing on training for Iowa workers. He

is also the co-chair of the bipartisan Rural Education Caucus, which focuses on

the education kids receive in rural areas.

House Armed Services Committee: Military Personnel Subcommittee, ReadinessSubcommittee

His proposed focus is to ensure that troops have the training and equipmentnecessary to safely complete their missions, military families receive the support

they deserve, and the nations veterans are served by the same dignity and honor

with which they served our country. He is the Army National Guard Vice Chair

of the National Guard and Reserve Component Caucus, which advocates for the

National Guard and Reserve in Congress.

Currently serving his 4th Term for the 2nd District of Iowa.

He is also a member of the Center Aisle Caucus; the Congressional Caucus to Fight andControl Methamphetamine; the Congressional Rural Caucus; the Congressional Caucusfor Womens Issues; the Congressional Military Families Caucus; the House

Manufacturing Caucus; and the Congressional Missing and Exploited Childrens Caucus.

4. My three policy issues / questions:1. With the 112th Congress changing Federal Education slightly, how is the 113th

Congress addressing Education in this session in regards to students loans and

grants?

2. You faced a tough challenger from the Republican Party in 2012 with John Archer. Iwas wondering how did you decide to come up with an attack ad featuring John

Archers employer of John Deere in a heavily agriculture District and State?

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3. I am participating in the TWC Veterans Civic Engagement Program and I waswondering with your position on the House Committee how did the increase in

backlog with Veterans receiving benefits occur without any action from Congress or

VA?

5. What I have in common with the Member of Congress:We both are supporters of education and honoring our veterans. I do want to pursue acareer in teaching higher education as Representative Loebsack did in his early career.We do differ on ideology and fiscal responsibilities, but we might have more in commonafter our discussion around other interests instead of politics.

6. What is my perception of Congress?I have a positive view on Congress, because this system is suppose to be deliberative andespecially with the Senate. Currently, Congress is not being deliberative and both parties

are working in their coalitions and some important bridges have been burned. I thinkCongressmen need to go back to putting country before party. When it comes tobipartisanship, Congressmen should not hang their beliefs at the door when they come tothe table, but understand they have to give in order to receive. I have faith in our system,but I do feel we are currently stuck in a rut and a little momentum from a group effortwill get us back on the path to prosperity.

7. What do I expect to learn from this meeting?I hope to learn more about how my Congressman stands on multiple issues and be able toget to know him better as a constituent. Being from the opposite party it is easy toignore what he is doing until the next election. I can admit my guilt, so I am grateful of

the opportunity to sit down with Representative Loebsack to officially here his actualpositions. I do want to learn why hasnt there been any cooperation with the Iowadelegation and working on issues that will help Iowans from both sides of the aisle.

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WORK SAMPLES FROM THEBIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER


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INDEX

iPhone Timeline & Design...................................................................... 34

Event Blog Post....................................................................................... 36

Press Highlights....................................................................................... 38

Panelist Bios ........................................................................................... 40

Media Advisory....................................................................................... 43

Daily Press Clips..................................................................................... 45

Weekly Press Clips.................................................................................. 47

Media List................................................................................................ 49

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iPhone Timeline & Design

This work sample details the project I took lead on for the Communication Team at the BPC.

I managed to research, design and order an 1,000 custom iPhone case order in a three week

deadline from an original two and half month deadline. I was able to work with the former

Direct of Public Affairs, Zachary Hastings Hooper, Vice President of Communications,

Eileen McMenamin, and BPC Branding. I used my time management, organization and

communication skills to successfully complete this project on time. This accomplishment

allowed me to meet my 2nd Goal in the Leadership section of my IDP, by taking lead on a

project and completing it before leaving in May. This was stressful awaiting proper

approvals, but my experience with the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum in Waterloo,

Iowa prepared me for delays on approving printing materials concerning branding.

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Communication Team Meeting, Took Lead onDesign 1,000 iPhone Cases for WHCD After Party -

April 27

FEBRUARY 5

Communication Team Meeting, requested 1,000iPhone cases be completed for CPR Event in CA -

March 6 and wanted samples of the cases to review

FEBRUARY 7

FEBRUARY 12

Prepared a list of 6 different companies that allowscustom designed cases and sent to entire team in an

email

FEBRUARY 12 Made contact with the 6 companies to see if theycould design, print, and ship 1,000 iPhone cases in

two weeks and asked for a sample of their products

FEBRUARY 13 Three companies responded with their ability to fitin in this short deadline and all agreed to send

samples of their cases.

FEBRUARY 19 Received two different samples and presented themto the team at the weekly Communication meeting.

FEBRUARY 19 Started working on the design withCoveroo, selected company for the order

FEBRUARY 20 Finished design after three edits andpresented it to Branding & VP of

Communication for approval

FEBRUARY 20 VP requested a sample of the version of the design,was able to get a sample overnighted

FEBRUARY 21 Received the sample on a white case, drop dead date to place an order isFebruary 22. VP wanted to see the design on black, so had to order another

sample and was shipped overnight.

FEBRUARY 22 Black case came in, but VP was in a meeting untilafter 1pm. Finally got final approval and placed the

order in time to make the deadline

MARCH 4 Shipment arrived in California

MARCH 7

Shipment arrived in Washington,D.C. Designer made a specialSamsung Galaxy SIII phone casefor me, since I do not own an

iPhone, for free!

iPhoneProjectTimeline

Final Design - iPhone 5

iPhone 4/4S Case in BPC Office, Washington, D.C.

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Event Blog Post

This work sample shows my ability to compose a blog post about an Event BPC co-sponsored

with America Speaks and George Washington Universitys Face the Facts USA on January

29, 2013. On my 1st Day at BPC, January 30, I was assigned to this task. The goal of this

blog was not to summarize the event, but to provide a short narrative about what occurred.

From the video, I was able to highlight quotes by the panelist and understand the context of

the event. After the first draft,Abbey Brandon, Press Assistant, andMike Stubel, Senior Web

Producer, provided feedback on my work. I learned that concise phrasing is key when

composing a blog. I was strong in my context and ability to frame a post, but the lengthneeded to be shorter to be posted on BPCs website. This did not apply to my IDP goals, but

it was a great task that set the tone for the rest of the semester. I was able to work in a timely

manner and this post was uploaded to the website the next day onJanuary 31, 2013.

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BPC Leaders Take Center Stage for Crisis SimulationBy Dylan Keller, Communications Intern

Abbey BrandonandMichael Stubelcontributed to this post

On Tuesday night, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) andAmerica Speaksjoined GeorgeWashington UniversitysFace the Facts USA for aunique role-playing scenario. Against thebackdrop of a fictionalized fiscal crisis, ten panelists - from journalists to former senatorsassume various roles to examine the question, Can we Americans still do great things?

BPC Senior Fellow and former U.S. Senator Robert Bennett (R-UT)pondered a solution tostalemate by noting previous timesthe Civil War and World War II, among othersthat testedAmericas resolve. Bennett quoted Winston Churchill stating, The Americans can always be

depended on to do the right thingsafter they have exhausted every other possibility. Heproposed an outlook for entitlement reform, remarking that, The demographics are irreversible

and will ultimately drive the right and the left to the reality that we have to make some kind of

changes.

Another panelist, former Mayor Pam Iorio (D-Tampa, FL), brought history into the conversation:

In fact, our country has always been passionate, it has always disagreed, and politics has alwaysbeen a mess and we just happen to think that its messier now then its ever been, but that is a

lack of historical perspective.,. You can go through, at any point, in our history and say, How in

the world did we reach consensus and move forward? What were debating today is, really,nothing new. Its just part of America and it is really the best system in the world, while messy, it

tends to work out, because people ultimately do come to agreement.

BPC PresidentJason Grumet, expanded on Iorioscomments about Americas sometimes hecticgoverning style by adding, The idea that the public getting comfortable with that messiness is

really going to be another part of the political cover thats going to be required in order for

Congress to have the opportunity to make the uncomfortable agreements that will be necessary.

At the end of the program, a live audience and online poll indicated that poll participants weremore confident that Congress and the President could agree on a pro-active plan of action thanthey were before the program began.

Although this event was fictional, the question still remains: Can we Americans still do greatthings? Tweet us@BPC_Bipartisan or post on ourFacebook wall.

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Press Highlights

This work sample shows one of my responsibilities for the press team apart of

Communications. This specific document highlights the press that covered the BPC

Immigration Task Force Launch on February 11, 2013. This document is used for

promotional material to guest, informative material for donors, and statistical material for the

task force. I had to search for articles that covered this event in Google News and highlight

specific text that represent the Task Force goals and priorities. I then made the document

presentable by adding the logo of each media organization and the logo of the BPC. This is

page one of two that would have been printed front and back. This allowed to me show my

ability to research and find specific articles on the web quickly and efficiently, while

highlighting my layout and design skills that allows the document to be presentable for those

in BPC and outside BPC. This did not apply to my IDP goals, but it was a prominent task I

completed for the projects across BPC.

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Press Highlights

Immigration Task Force Launch

Catalia Camia in USA Today:Bipartisanship is now the name of the game on immigration, with power politicos Condoleezza Rice, Henry Cisneros,Haley Barbour and Ed Rendell adding their firepower to overhaul efforts.

Rice and Cisneros -- veterans of the George W. Bush and Clinton White Houses, respectivelywill co-chair a newbipartisan task force that will offer recommendations to Congress on how to revamp the nation's immigration laws. They'lbe joined in the group's leadership by two ex-governorsBarbour, R-Miss., and Rendell, D-Pa..

Ezra Kleins Wonkblog for The Washington Post:Ezras Top 5 stories of the day: The Bipartisan Policy Centers push on immigration reform goes live. A high-profilenew bipartisan group is forming to pressure Congress to overhaul the nations immigration laws, including formerSecretary of State Condoleeza Rice, the Washington-based Bipartisan Policy Center announced Monday. The group willalso be led by former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Henry Cisneros, as well as former Mississippi Gov.

Haley Barbour (R) and former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell.

Michael Shear in The New York Times:It may take strange bedfellows to pass a broad revamping of the immigration system this year. If so, the BipartisanPolicy Center, a research group in Washington, appears to have assembled some.

Erica Werner for the Associated Press:The effort is also meant to underscore that there is a bipartisan consensus behind passing immigration legislation.Bipartisan Senate negotiators are aiming to finalize a bill by March and get it through the Senate by summer, although

success is far from certain. Even if legislation gets through the Senate the Republican-led House would still have toapprove it. President Barack Obama is also pushing on the issue.

Elise Foley for Huf fi ngton Post Politi cs:"I come in with an open mind on this," Rice, former secretary of state to President George W. Bush, told reporters onMonday. "I don't actually have an exact answer at this point because I think this is actually the hardest and most vexingissue. So I look forward to sharing views with other members of the task force."

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Panelist Bios

This work sample shows one of my responsibilities I completed regularly for the events team

part of Communications. I worked withAlyssa LoyandAllison Grant, Events Coordinators,

and Devon Rodonets, Associate Director of Events. When an event is scheduled and the

panelists are confirmed, the events team request me to create a bio document about the

panelists. Some of them provide a headshot and their bio, but when they do not I have to

search for their information online. I have to use deductive reasoning to find the correct

panelist bios and pictures for the document. I then have to organize the bios by appearance or

alphabetical order. The design and layout is key, so I have to pay attention to detail and make

sure paragraphs dont continue into the next page. The bio documents run from a single page

(front and back) to seven pages (front and back). After the document is completed, reviewed

and printed, I assist the team by stuffing this document in folders with information about BPC

and an agenda of the event. These folders are available the day of the event for those who

attend. This did not apply to my IDP goals, but it did provide a great learning opportunity to

understand whom BPC reaches out to when holding these varieties of events.

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Perspectives from British Ambassador Peter Westmacott on

Financial Regulatory Reform & Free Trade

April 25, 2013

SIR PETER WESTMACOTTBritish Ambassador to the United StatesKeynote Speaker

Sir Peter Westmacott, Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St

George (KCMG), Lieutenant of the Victorian Order (LVO) was born in the village

of Edington, Somerset in the South West of England in December 1950. He waseducated at New College Oxford, where he read History and French, and joined

the Diplomatic Service in 1972.

He has spent most of his career working in or on the non-Arab Middle East (Iranand Turkey), Western Europe and the Americas.

After a year in Middle East Department, and Persian language training, he wasposted to Tehran in 1974. In 1978 he was loaned to the European Commission

in Brussels, before his first posting to Paris from 1980 to 1984.

After 3 years as Chief of Staff to successive Ministers of State in London, he went to Ankara in 1987, forthe first of his two diplomatic postings to Turkey.

From 1990 to 1993, he was Deputy Private Secretary to HRH The Prince of Wales.

From 1993 to 1997, Peter was Counsellor for Political and Public Affairs in Washington, before returning tothe Foreign and Commonwealth Office as Director, Americas.

He joined the Board of the FCO in 2000 as Deputy Under Secretary and returned to Ankara as

Ambassador in 2002. Peter moved to Paris in 2007 where he served as Ambassador to France until theend of 2011.

He presented his credentials to President Obama as Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the UnitedStates on Wednesday 18 January 2012.

Peter married Susie Nemazee in 2001. Between them they have four grown up children, Oliver, LauraRupert and Safieh.

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Interviewed By:

MARTIN BAILYCo-chair, BPCs Financial Regulatory Reform InitiativeFormer Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers

Martin Baily is a senior fellow in the Economic Studies Program at The Brookings

Institution, where he holds the Bernard L. Schwartz Chair in Economic PolicyDevelopment. Baily rejoined Brookings in September 2007 to develop a program ofresearch on business and the economy. He is studying growth, innovation, financiareform and how to speed the recovery. He is a senior advisor to the McKinsey

Global Institute and a senior director of Albright Stonebridge Group. He is amember of the Squam Lake Group of financial economists and a director of ThePhoenix Companies of Hartford, CT.

In August 1999 Baily was appointed as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. As chairman, Baily

served as economic adviser to the President, was a member of the Presidents Cabinet and directed the

staff of this White House agency. He completed his term as chairman on January 19, 2001. Bailypreviously served as one of the three members of the Presidents Council of Economic Advisers fromOctober 1994 until August 1996

Baily has served as a senior advisor to the McKinsey Global Institute for many years and was an adviser to

the Congressional Budget Office from 2006-09. He was also chair of the Pew Task Force on Financia

Reform. Baily was a principal at McKinsey & Company at the Global Institute in Washington, D.C. fromSeptember 1996 to July 1999 and from 2001 to 2007 he was a senior fellow at the Peterson Institutewhere he published books on the European economy and on pension reform.

Baily earned his Ph.D. in economics in 1972 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After teachingat MIT and Yale, he became a senior fellow at The Brookings Institution in 1979 and a professor of

economics at the University of Maryland in 1989. He is the author of many professional articles and books,testifies regularly to House and Senate committees and is often quoted in the press.

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Media Advisory

This work sample shows my ability to construct a media advisory. This document is used to

give reporters and organizations precise information about the upcoming event. The advisory

is either sent out before the event or included in the folders for those who attend the event.

The process behind this project is to write a short two to three paragraph document containing

what the event is about, who is participating, and when it is held. I did not work with a team

on this task, but Abbey Brandon, Press Assistant, and Ashley Berrang, Director of

Communications, reviewed this document. This allowed me to continue my skill learned

from constructing a blog post to provide to the point details about an event. I had to follow aspecific guideline and work within those limitations. This did not apply to my IDP goals, but

it did provide me another opportunity to build on my communication and press skills in

constructing this type of document.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, April 16, 2013Contact: Ashley Berrang(202) [email protected]

The First 100 Days: A ReflectionBPC Bridge-Builder Breakfast

Washington, D.C. A distinguished panel of Washington insiders gather at the BipartisanPolicy Center (BPC) to take a look at this artificial and arbitrary marking point, the First 100

Days. The Bridge-Builder Breakfast event entitled The First 100 Days: A Reflection, will

take place on Monday, April 29 at 8:00AM.

Political scientists, media strategists and pundits alike have examined and dissected every

aspect of a new Administration - from the Inaugural Address to the first State of the Union.

President of the BPC Jason Grumet will moderate the discussion with panelist Paul Begla,Democratic Strategist; John Stanton, Washington Bureau Chief for BuzzFeed; and Richard

Wolffe, Executive Editor of MSNBC.

Follow the discussion on Twitter:@BPC_Bipartisan.

The event is open to press, but space is limited. If youre interested in attending, please

RSVP [email protected].

WHO: Paul Begala

Democratic Strategist

John Stanton

Washington Bureau Chief, BuzzFeed

Richard WolffeExecutive Editor, MSNBC

Moderated ByJason Grumet

President, BPC

WHAT:

The First 100 Days: A Reflection,BPC Bridge-Builder Breakfast

WHERE: Bipartisan Policy Center

1225 Eye Street NWSuite 1000, 10th floorWashington, DC 20005

WHEN: Monday, April 29, 2013Breakfast available at 8:00AM

Panel discussion from 8:30AM-9:30AM

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Daily Press Clips

This work sample shows what I worked on daily at BPC. I would assist Abbey Brandon,

Press Assistant, in compiling articles that covered BPC in general, specific projects or reports,

and speakers that have participated in BPCs events. I would work with Abbey in selecting

the articles and adding to the document. The template was not difficult to understand, but it

did require attention to detail in providing a single document with multiple collaborators. I

also had to learn quickly the different programs and projects at BPC, as well as their project

leaders and participants. Acronyms are used widely across meetings and communication, so

early on I had to apply my quick learning ability and memory when compiling this document.The articles are added throughout the day and then Abbey send them in a mass email to

everyone in BPC. This did not apply to my IDP goals, but it does show my day-to-day task at

BPC.

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Press ClipsMonday, March 25, 2013

Index

BPC1. Boston Globe:The story of Washington gridlock seen through the eyes of Bob Dole2. NBC Politics:Senate 'vote-a-rama' to supply ample ammunition for 2014 attacks| G. William

Hoagland (Quote) |

Commission on Political Reform

3. CSPAN:Congress and Partisanship| Video |Democracy Project

4. Roll Call:Udall Vows to Monitor Filibuster Deals SuccessEnergy Project

5. The Guardian:Why geoengineering has immediate appeal to ChinaHealth Project

6. Wall Street Journal:Medicaid-Expansion Puzzle| Bill Frist (Mention) |Housing Commission

7. Examiner:How do you make a rental your own?8. The New York Times:Mortgages Future Looks Too Much Like the Past

Immigration Taskforce9. Bloomberg:Guest-Worker Visas Sticking Point on Immigration Rewrite10.Washington Examiner:Congress 'for first time' is close to crafting immigration plan

ArticlesBPC

1. The story of Washington gridlock seen through the eyes of Bob DoleBy Michael Kranish

Boston GlobeMarch 23, 2013

WASHINGTON It had been 16 years since Bob Dole stepped down as Senate Republican leader, ending

a legislative career in which he earned a reputation as a master of bipartisanship. Yet there he was at theend of 2012, trying to close a deal.

Dole was 89 years old, just out of the hospital, working the phones to win senators support. Then, in a

dramatic effort, he rolled in his wheelchair onto the Senate floor, all but daring senators to vote againsthim and, by proxy, anyone with a disability.

It was a moment Dole had long awaited. He had brought the parties together to pass his greatest piece oflegislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which required the retrofitting of buildings and

sidewalks and provided an array of other rights.

Now he wanted the Senate to approve an international treaty that would spur other nations to pass theirversion of the law, making the United States a role model to help tens of millions of people around the

world.

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Weekly Press Clips

This work sample shows a project that I started during my internship at BPC. In the

beginning stages of BPCs plan on starting an Immigration Task Force, I started compiling

weekly press clips centered on immigration reform. This was my project and I am

responsible for selecting the clips and sending them to the required recipients every Tuesday.

I had to setup Google News Alerts for Immigration Reform and then Immigration Bill. I

had to sort through all the articles and select the best ones that provided an analysis, report,

educated opinion, or facts about immigration. The number of articles each week ranged from

twelve to thirty. I highlighted specific quotes or statements in each article. When the

document was ready, I sent it out to members of theCommunication Team,Immigration Task

Force,Developmentand BPCANthrough email. This allowed me to gain knowledge about

this subject and I was able to apply what I have learned in class discussions. This did not

apply to my IDP goals.

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Senate Gang of 8 Immigration Bill Press CoverageApril 16-17, 2013

Index

1. ABC News|Univision:How Immigration Reform Revamps Employment Visas2. ABC News|Univision:Senators To Introduce Immigration Bill With Path to Citizenship3.

CNN:Senators formally file immigration bill4. Fox News:Senators introduce immigration overhaul, dispute amnesty claims

5. Huffington Post:Senate Immigration Bill To Heighten Border Security, Grant Legal Status6. Los Angeles Times:Bipartisan group introduces immigration reform bill7. My San Antonio:Senate coalition unveils immigration reform bill8. NBC News First Read:Details of sweeping Senate immigration plan revealed9. NPR The Two Way:Bipartisan Group Of Lawmakers Unveil Immigration Bill10.Policymic:Immigration Reform 2013: Gang Of 8 Plan Released, Here is What is in it11.POLITICO:Immigration bill ready for debut12.Reuters:Senators unveil immigration reform bill13.Roll Call:Schumer, McCain Issue Summary of Immigration Bill14.

TPM:Read The Gang Of 8s Landmark Immigration Plan15.The Daily Caller:Gang of 8 reveals immigration bill, start race to read contents

16.The Hill:Senate immigration bill runs to 844 pages17.The New York Times:An Immigration Blueprint18.The Washington Post:Immigration bill filed in Senate; opponents hope to use delays to kill it19.The Washington Post:Senators to release immigration plan, including a path to citizenship20.The Washington Post:The Senate immigration bill: Heres what you need to know21.USA Today:Senate Gang of Eight releases immigration bill22.VOXXI:The long-awaited immigration reform is finally ready23.Yahoo! News:Bipartisan bill would remake immigration system|AP|

Press Clips1. How Immigration Reform Revamps Employment Visas

By Ted Hesson

ABC News|Univision

April 17, 2013

A Senate immigration reform billreleased on Wednesday would revamp the country's immigration

system in favor of immigrants arriving on employment-based visas versus those who come on family

visas. That could redraw the face of future immigration to the U.S.

One of the biggest changes in the bill is how immigrants will become permanent residents. People coming

here on employment visas, in particular, will have more options.

Here are the changes you need to know about, with input from Madeleine Sumption, a senior policy

analyst at the Migration Policy Institute

23.Bipartisan bill would remake immigration systemBy Erica Werner |AP|

Yahoo! News

April 16, 2013

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