After completing the Native American Political Leadership Program in summer 2010, John Brooks, a recent graduate of Oklahoma State University, returned to Washington to intern with Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) and member of the Chickasaw Nation. John first met Congressman Cole at an NAPLP networking event while he was in the program. John took the opportunity to express his interest in interning with the Congressman’s office and it helped him secure an internship with Congressman Cole for this summer. While attending NAPLP in summer 2010, John interned with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Regulatory Affairs Division. After his summer internship on Capitol Hill, John will be attending The University of Tulsa Law School. Of his time in NAPLP, John says, “The program was a great learning experience. It took the study of politics to a new level for me. I particularly enjoyed the political campaign assignment. It also opened a few really great doors for me in the world of National Politics. I was able to secure an internship in the House of Representatives due to my experience with this great program.”
Much like his fellow classmate, Jason Wilson, participant in the summer 2010 SIWP program returned to Washington after finishing his junior year at Susquehanna University. After completing the SIWP program, Jason hit the campaign trail, working for two Congressional campaigns during the 2010 cycle. This summer, Jason returned to Washington to complete two Congressional internships; one with Senator Lautenberg and one with Congressman Pallone. Of his time at SIWP, Jason said, “this program was really beneficial in a starting a career in politics.”
