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2019 Government Relations Network Alternative Spring Break Advocacy and Leadership Conference

Over spring break, 65 Miami University students and Miami University’s President will participate in the Government Relations Network Alternative Spring Break Advocacy and Leadership Conference. During the Conference, students will meet with members of the Ohio Congressional Delegation and members of the Ohio General Assembly. In these meetings, students will advocate for higher education and Miami University by sharing their own Miami experiences with members and staff. Students will present to members and staff undergraduate research and experiential learning opportunities that they have engaged in at two poster sessions, one on Capitol Hill and the other at the Ohio Statehouse. Students will also hear from state and federal policymakers on leadership, citizenship, and advocacy.

Here’s a look at a few of our participants.

 

Elizabeth Brueggemann
First-year, [email protected]
Majors: Professional Writing and Creative Writing
Hometown: Saint Louis, MO
Campus Involvement:

  • First Year Research Experience Member
  • LEAN Fair Presenter
  • Clothesline Project Volunteer
  • Published in Inklings
  • President’s List

Why Miami: I chose to attend Miami University because of the quality research opportunities offered to undergraduates. As a student who loves both the humanities and the sciences, I knew that I would need guidance and experience in a variety of disciplines before settling on a major. The professors and advisors I’ve encountered here went above and beyond to connect me with these opportunities.

Missouri Senator: Josh Hawley
Missouri House Member: Ann Wagner

 

Jaylen Perkins
Junior, [email protected]
Major: Public Health | Pre-Medical Studies
Hometown: South Euclid, OH, 44121
Campus Involvement:

  • Resident Assistant, Hillcrest Hall
  • President, Black Student Action Association
  • Financial and Corresponding Secretary, Delta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
  • Coordinator, Miss Black and Gold 2019 Scholarship Pageant, Delta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
  • Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students, member
  • Government Relations Network, member
  • Associated Student Government, Student Body Presidential Candidate

Why Miami: I chose Miami because of its proximity from my hometown, the medium-sized campus, financial assistance and the professor-student mentorship. Miami presented itself to me as an opportunity to not only achieve my academic goals, but to give me an opportunity to grow as an individual, transfer academic experiences to other experiences in my life, and to serve my community as an advocate for effective change.

U.S. Congressional Member: Marcia L. Fudge
Ohio Senator: Kenny Yuko
Ohio House Representative: Kent Smith

 

London Hollinger
Junior, [email protected]
Major: Software Engineering      Minor: Spanish
Hometown: Akron, OH 44306
Campus Involvement:

  • President and Director of the Miami University Gospel Singers
  • Member of Miami University’s Active Minds chapter
  • Member of Association for Computing Machinery – Women (ACM-W)
  • Member of Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
  • Member of Miami Ambassadors Creating Change
  • Member of Students Together Empowering Minorities (STEM)
  • Member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Why Miami: Originally, I wanted to follow the footsteps of nearly everyone in my family and go out of state. I applied to Miami, before visiting, as security, a “just in case” school. Due to generous merit scholarships, Miami made the most sense for me financially.

U.S. Congressional Member: Marcia L. Fudge
Ohio Senator: Vernon Sykes
Ohio House Member: Emilia Strong Sykes