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.
Olivia Herron
Junior, herronol@miamioh.edu
Majors: B.A. Strategic Communication & Sustainability Masters: Environmental Science
Hometown: Greenville, Ohio 45331
Campus Involvement:
● Miami University Institute for Food Farm
● Institute for Environmental Science Sustainability Capstone
● Miami University Catering Services, Student Manager
Experiential Learning: As a research assistant for the Geography department, I wrote and
administered surveys via mail and pick-up drop-off methods to residents of Butler
County living on exurban properties. We aimed to measure their thoughts on
different pollinator-friendly plant species and lawn management practices. Using
GIS data collection, we also measure the area of land homeowners were willing
to convert to pollinator habitat should free seed be provided. This research is
soon to be published and will be presented at the US-IALE conference in Fort
Collins, Colorado this April.
U.S. Congressional Member: Warren Davidson
Ohio Senator: Stephen A. Huffman
Ohio House Member: Jenna Powell
Herbert Kwofie
First-year, kwofieha@miamioh.edu
Major: Public Health and Entrepreneurship Minor: Black World Studies
Hometown: Cleveland, OH 44135
Campus Involvement:
- Member of The African Student Union
- Member of Miami University’s Bridges Scholars
- Member of Miami University’s Credit Union
- Member of The Multicultural Business Association
- Member of Miami University Government Relations Network
Why Miami: Due to financial reasons, and the generous amounts of scholarship money I earned from Miami University, it became the best choice for me to attend college. I can whole-heartily say that Miami University has become a place a have grown to love.
U.S. Congressional Member: Marcy Kaptur
Ohio Senator: Nickie Antonio
Ohio House Member: Michael Skindell
Shannan Lunar
First-year, lunarsi@miamioh.edu
Major: Political Science, Pre-Law Minor: Spanish
Hometown: Willoughby, OH 44094
Campus Involvement:
- Thomson/Clawson Community Leadership Team President
- Member of the Residence Hall Association (RHA) General Assembly
- Member of Miami University’s Bridges Scholars Organization
- Lifeguard and Learn-to-Swim/Water Fitness/Lifeguard Instructor at Miami Recreation
Center - Member of the Miami, My Place Program
Why Miami: I instantly fell in love with the campus and everything that the code of Love and Honor stands for. This campus is filled with such great people and allows for so many networking, internship, and study abroad experiences.
U.S. Congressional Member: David Joyce
Ohio Senator: Kenny Yuko
Ohio House Member: John Rogers
