About
Major: Psychology; History
Minor: American Politics
Hometown: Madison, WI
My fellowship experience
"One of the most
valuable insights I was able to realize was the interconnectedness of
everything. Nothing in politics happens
without its consequences and implications being felt throughout the political
universe. Something as simple as a press
release by a Congressman could have far-reaching policy implications in nations
that it affects."
Tristan Cook '07
Fellowship
Riesen Fellow in Public Affairs
Site
Office of Congressman Jim Leach
Washington, DC
Aims of the Fellowship
It has been my unique experience during the course of this
fellowship to work for a Representative of the United States Congress both as
part of the campaign staff and as part of the Washington, DC office staff, both
of which provide vastly different and yet significant insights into the worlds
of federal politics. The intent of my receipt of the Riesen Fellowship for
Public Affairs was to be able to enjoy a great degree of experiential education
through internships both at the United States Congress in Washington, DC and as
a part of the field office staff in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, IA.
Faculty Sponsor
Rob Sutherland, Politics