Fall 2000 Hinckley Institute Reaches Many Milestones in its 35th Year

Ph.D. in U.S. Political History and is an interns to serve in Britain’s Parliament in Adjunct Assistant Professor of Political London and in the French Parliament in Science. Paris. The Institute seeks to meet the Over the years, the Institute has seen challenge of the new global political a change come over our students. As the world by providing more internships and world goes global in business, trade, and expeditions of students to study politics politics, more and more of our students in foreign lands. are asking to serve in internships and Recognizing the need to continually experiences relating to the international refresh the $7.5 million Hinckley endow- world. As such, the institute is deeply ment, the institute will begin a capital grateful to former University of Utah campaign next January with a targeted Political Science Professor Sam Rich. goal of $2 million. Businesses, individu- Sam has generously contributed money als, and former students will be con- to launch the Sam Rich Program in tacted to assist the institute in reaching International Politics. this goal. As new opportunities are pre- The institute, under the Rich sented; such as, the need for interna- Program, has begun international intern- tional experiences for students, the ships. Ernestine Johnson served in the Institute wishes to increase its revenue Pat Ryan and Ted Wilson Tibetan Government in Exile in base to make sure all students are Dharamsala, India for a semester assist- included. ing the Dalai Lama’s government with As we move into the 2000-2001 aca- communications. Four students, demic year, the Hinckley Institute stands From the Director Sheridan Sullivan, Nicholas Mark, prepared not only to meet our traditional Lindsay Krantz, and Sunny Stringham, goals, but also to expand our opportunities The Hinckley Institute has reached many have served in Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem, to learn politics in ever changing ways. milestones in this, its 35th year. Israel. Unfortunately, because of vio- Pat Ryan, our Intern Director since lence and terrorism in Israel and sur- 1990, decided to retire July 1st. Home, rounding areas, we asked the students to family, and opportunities await Pat. As return from the internships before the Pat leaves the institute, she can be end of the semester. We are sure, how- assured the many students she served ever, they learned a great deal from the over 15 years will always look to her as experience. an important part of their lives at the In addition to preparing two students University of Utah. Pat capably managed to serve as interns in New Delhi, India, as over 200 internships a year including 90 part of our International Seminar – The to 120 in Washington, D.C., 35 at the Utah Kotwara Project, we will send 15 to 20 State Legislature and the rest in local students to India next Spring Semester to internships. Pat handled this great continue the work done by 12 Hinckley responsibility with dignity, poise, and Institute students who traveled to India with a true love for each and every stu- last December and January. The dent with whom she came in contact. We Kotwara Project has blossomed into a will miss her greatly. new program that will consist of 8 weeks The Institute was extremely fortunate of intensive academic work, 3 weeks of to recruit Dr. Tim Chambless to replace academic and service travel in India, and Pat Ryan as Intern Director. Tim has 4 weeks back on the university campus served on the institute’s advisory board to de-brief the experience and write aca- and has been an enthusiastic participant demic papers. in Hinckley Institute activities. Tim has a Plans are also developing to send Tim Chambless

1 always felt needed and accepted at the Life on the Hill — Six Students Chosen Judiciary Committee. The Committee was dedicated to making sure that her as Outstanding Interns intern experience was the best it could be. Over the summer, she learned more about politics and the work and effort that goes into every piece of legislation, than she could possibly have learned elsewhere. Pat Moench, a junior studying philos- ophy, spent the summer of 2000 intern- ing for Senator Orrin Hatch. Moench was assigned to work and assist with the functions of the Senate Judiciary Committee. “I did whatever they asked me to do, which got to be pretty inter- esting,” said Moench about his job on Capitol Hill. “It was a hands-on work experience with some of the most com- pelling issues in national politics.” Moench’s primary responsibility was to help Senator Hatch plan and prepare for Judiciary Committee hearings. The Committee’s summer schedule was filled with Senate hearings on a variety of

Bob Bennett asnd Kenneth Jackman Amy Akerlow

Kenneth Jackman, a senior majoring in served her internship over the summer Political Science, interned with Senator of 2000 for Senator Orrin Hatch on the Robert F. Bennett (R-Utah) both Spring Judiciary Committee. During the first and Summer Semesters 2000. Jackman half of her internship, Amy worked in the worked in a wide variety of areas includ- front office answering phone calls from ing, education, immigration policy, high- concerned voters spanning across the technology issues, and defense. He was nation. “I really felt as though I knew responsible for tracking legislation, con- what was going on with legislation and ducting research, writing and presenting judicial nominations,” Akerlow com- issue briefs, and responding to con- mented, “I loved being able to help oth- stituent mail in these; and other, areas. ers understand the process of getting a On different occasions, Jackman had the bill passed, explaining that all subjects of opportunity to draft language that was to legislation are important to Senator be introduced as an amendment on the Hatch and the Committee, and each bill Senate floor. He said, “It was rewarding receives careful consideration.” to do real, substantial work that was Midway through her internship, Amy good public policy.” Another highlight of was transferred to the crime unit on the his internship was drafting talking points Committee. This unit deals with various for Senator Bennett as he gave a speech areas of legislation from post-conviction Pat Moench commemorating the sesquicentennial of DNA testing to flag burning and drug the University of Utah. related bills. “I think this is where my Jackman commented, “Senator internship really picked up, when I could issues that included post-conviction Bennett has a very knowledgeable, com- actually see the work that went into mak- DNA testing, international terrorism, and petent staff working with him that really ing a bill into a law,” Akerlow said. In this investigations into campaign finance try to do what is best for the citizens of office, she helped answer constituents’ misconduct. Utah. My eight months working with letters and helped the counsels research During the recent controversy sur- these individuals taught me much about certain topics for upcoming legislation. rounding the sharing of MP3 files over public policy and effective government. Akerlow understood the importance of the internet and online companies; such This experience was definitely an inte- legislative work when she began working as Napster, it was Moench’s responsibil- gral part of my college education. I in the crime unit. “It hit me when I ity to find potential witnesses for a con- gained knowledge that could not be started working in the crime unit that I gressional hearing. An effort that yielded gained solely in a textbook or lecture was working with the people who con- testimony from online music and record- hall. Without this internship, my degree structed future laws. Never before had I ing industry executives; as well as, in political science would not have been been so close to something that really artists from the rock group Metallica and complete. I am grateful to Senator affected my future, and the generations the Byrds. Bennett’s office and the Hinckley that follow me. The detailed process of Other aspects of Moench’s work for Institute of Politics for making my intern- drafting amendments and bills is incredi- the Judiciary Committee involved ship possible.” ble. I was excited to give my input and obtaining written testimony for the Amy Akerlow, a junior majoring in views as to how victims of crime should Senator in an ongoing espionage investi- Political Science and Communications, be treated,” Akerlow commented. She gation at Los Alamos, New Mexico, and

2 the review of nomination hearing proto- ship were meeting the Speaker of the McOmber commented, “The col with the federal judicial nominees. House, Dennis Hastert, and having her Congressman’s staff consisted of five “It was a very rewarding experience, picture taken with him, getting a behind very intelligent, professional individuals Moench offered, “My expectations at the scenes tour of the White House, and who enabled me to become a part of all first were optimistic—but even those being able to listen to and observe the the duties and functions in the expectations were exceeded.” proceedings of Congress. Also, while Congressman’s office, and helped stretch Sarah Gilbert was selected to do an helping at a fundraising dinner for my personal abilities. The internship internship with Congressman James V. Congressman Hansen back in Salt Lake added a unique dimension to my under- Hansen for Spring Semester 2000. Gilbert City, Gilbert was able to meet Charleston graduate education, which would not said that the opportunity she had to Heston. Gilbert came home from D.C. in have been possible without the Hinckley work in Washington D.C. was the greatest time to graduate from the University of Institute.” experience of her entire college career. Utah with a degree in Organizational Following McOmber’s internship, she Gilbert mentioned that while working in Communication. was hired as staff in Congressman Cook’s D.C. she had been able to meet many Joshua Erekson, a junior double district office in Salt Lake City, where she amazing people, including the majoring in Economics and Political worked as the scheduler, again handling Congressman and those of his staff. She Science, with a minor in Business, constituent mail response and assisting was able to be involved in many ways in learned invaluable lessons about our with casework. McOmber offered, Congressman Hansen’s office. She gave nation’s government while doing an “Working on the hill has given me a VIP tours of the U.S. Capitol Building, internship in Congressman Chris heightened appreciation of our system of greeted many of the Congressman’s visi- Cannon’s office. “It was a time for me to government and has impressed upon me tors, wrote and researched letters, and experience what textbooks taught me all the necessity of involvement in the leg- those years. The internship is truly what islative process at every level. This you make of it,” he recalls. In addition to incredible opportunity has enriched my receiving guests, answering phones, and understanding of others and has aug- keeping the office in order, Erekson also mented my personal aspirations.” had the opportunity to write letters and a speech for the Congressman. The speech, which introduced legislation Journal of Politics sponsored by Congressman Cannon, was presented to the House Resources Autumn 2000 Committee and later on the House Floor. He says that being published in the Editorial Board Congressional Record was a fulfilling EDITORS experience. Natalie Noel Katie McOmber, a senior majoring in Jeffrey Merchant Violin Performance, served her intern- FACULTY ADVISORS ship in Congressman Merrill Cook’s Robert Benedict Washington, D.C. office during the 2000 Spring Semester. McOmber quickly Matthew Burbank assumed a role as a member of the staff, Ron Hrebenar and was given many varied responsibili- Kenneth Lawson ties and opportunities. Some of her Ted Wilson responsibilities included working as tour STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS Sarah Gilbert coordinator for the office, running the Shauna Hanson front desk, responding to constituent Elizabeth Farney mail, writing letters, and representing Matt Canham the Congressman at events. Marian Anderson attended briefings and receptions. Kenny Jackman Gilbert said “The people on the Congressman’s staff were great! They Melissa Richards helped me succeed in my internship and Matt Romney they offered me many opportunities to further my understanding of how our 2000 Authors government works.” Gilbert also said Nicholas Barker that the staff was very helpful in giving Jessica Shulsen her the time and resources to learn more about certain political issues that were David Owen of great interest to her. James Seaman Gilbert enjoyed living in Washington Amy DeFrank D.C. and being a part of what goes on Spencer Wixom there. She said that she found a love for Kevin Jowers politics which she had never had before. Jeff Merchant Gilbert commented that she appreciated Natalie Noel learning about the history of our govern- The journal features excellent under- ment through a hands-on experience, graduate political essays and research rather than reading about it in a text- papers. It offers students the oppor- book. She also enjoyed sharing that acquired knowledge with those to whom tunity to publish on the undergradu- she gave tours of the Capitol Building. ate level and provide new thought to Some of the highlights of Gilbert’s intern- the political process and to political Katie McOmber issues. 3 them to Kotwara, a small village in the The Sam Rich Ganges River basin. In Kotwara, the stu- Bill Rishell dents joined over 200 Indian school chil- Program dren. They played with, instructed, and Memorial mixed with the children. The Hinckley students also spent time each day laying Outstanding Intern bricks and working to build a new school Jason VandenAkker, an Economics and for the Indian children, who were study- Political Science major, worked as an ing on the ground. The service was intern during Fall Semester 1999 for PaL- encouraged and assisted by the Lowell Tech, Inc. PaL-Tech (Planning and Bennion Center at the University of Utah. Learning Technologies) is a small non- The final experience of the expedition profit management and technology con- focused on cultural visits to Varanasi, the sulting firm, which focuses on the public sacred Hindu city of the Ganges, and to sector. The firm specializes in servicing Agra, the site of the famous Taj Mahal. the contractual needs, both domestic All 12 students returned to Utah with a and international, of government agen- deeper and more meaningful under- cies. VandenAkker offered, “Interning standing of the challenges of politics and with PaL-Tech was one of the best learn- development in the Third World. ing experiences I had while attending the The Kotwara Project was carefully de- University of Utah. I received valuable briefed. Along with foreign study repre- instruction from senior level manage- Because of the great generosity of Sam sentatives from the campus, an entirely ment and obtained extensive hands-on and Speed Rich, the Sam Rich Program in new concept of international education training in many different areas of busi- International Politics has enjoyed a fast was developed. Now dubbed the ness and politics.” start at the Hinckley Institute. Sam is a International Semester, the program is While interning at PaL-Tech, favorite, former Professor of Political generic and could be applied, for exam- VandenAkker was given a broad range of Science. His career began as a Foreign ple, to physics students traveling to assignments. Working closely with Omar Service officer for the United States State Cambridge, England; music students to Kader, a former Hinckley intern and the Department and ended as a cherished Vienna; or dance students to Russia. current CEO of PaL-Tech, VandenAkker member of the Political Science Faculty. The Hinckley Institute also seeks to preformed extensive research on a num- The Rich’s are concerned that a new world increase student travel and study in the ber of social and political issues. Kader of rapidly changing technology and global First World. Currently, planning and used VandenAkker’s research in presen- trade patterns will greatly change the work is progressing to establish perma- tations to various organizations and uni- nature of politics. They want students to nent internships in the British and versities, including Weber State College have experiences in practical politics and, French Parliaments. and Utah Valley State College. Under as part of their academic preparation, to The Sam Rich Program, in addition to direct supervision of the Director of learn the politics of a new age. international travel and internship Business Development, VandenAkker Several key elements of the Sam Rich opportunities, also schedules interna- also conducted target-market research program have already been accom- tional speakers at the Institute. and built a database to track the pro- plished. Last December 12 students, Examples from Fall Semester include the gression of new business contracts. He with the assistance of the International American Ambassador to Britain and helped coordinate a fundraiser for a local Student Center, flew to New Delhi, India. Consul Generals from Russia and Israel. political campaign, assisted in the net- They spent a week in India’s capital city Thanks to Sam and Speed Rich, the insti- work set-up of a new contract site, and studying the politics of India from key tute now has the momentum and the worked at a number of different contract Indian political and community leaders. goal of making the challenging new polit- locations. The second week of their journey took ical world more understandable and exciting for our students. “Interning with PaL-Tech was one of the best learning experiences I had while attending the University of Utah. . .”

“Working as an intern for PaL-Tech provided me with an initial foundation of business experience and skills. The training and instruction I received will be extremely beneficial as I make the transi- tion from education to vocation,” said VandenAkker. He now works for a soft- ware company in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bill Rishel Memorial Fund was estab- lished by Virginia Rishel to honor her father. It is intended to provide loans and internships to students involved in public service.

Front row left to right: Ted Wilson, Kati Anderson, Joyce Stuart, Sejal Desai, Christopher Patch. Back row left to right: Cody Johnson, Jessica Drury, Andrea Weist, Chris Parker, Martha Poelman, Jill Burton, John Ure, Todd Hess.

4 Margaret Rampton Munk Public Policy Hinckley Intern Institute of Politics Steve Clayton, worked in Governor Mike Leavitt’s office during Fall Semester 1999 and Spring Semester 2000. During his 1999-2000 time at the Governor’s Office, Clayton was able to receive the Ambassador of Advisory Board New Zealand, welcome a trade group from Japan, and speak with immigrants Desmond Barker, dealing with naturalization issues. Of former Presidential Advisor these experiences, Steve related, Rob Bishop, Chair, “Meeting these people reminded me of Republican Party of Utah the hope and opportunity America con- tinues to provide for the world.” Tim Chambless, Associate Instructor, While at the Governor’s Office Clayton U of U worked on education issues. He had the opportunity to assist in reviewing hun- Megan Zanolli Holbrook, Chair, dreds of teachers’ suggestions for needs Utah Democratic State Committee and improvements in education. Steve Clayton Randy Horiuchi, former Salt Lake Clayton remembers listening to the Governor speak about the educational County Commissioner many national issues of direct import to process and new programs and policies; Utah. Overall, Clayton’s time spent in the Alex Hurtado, Chair, such as, the New Century Scholarship. Governor’s Office was an integral part of Job Coordinating Council of Utah Clayton also had the opportunity to his college education. In Clayton’s words, attend meetings of the Board of Regents. Governor Michael O. Leavitt “My internship at the Governor’s Office In addition, he interviewed Con Rowley, made learning relative, active, and enjoy- Norma W. Matheson, former, the Governor’s advisor on education. able. It is a highlight in my educational First Lady of Utah Clayton recalls that many of these expe- experience at the University of Utah.” riences helped to shape his own philoso- The Margaret Rampton Munk Public Rosemarie Rendon, phy about education. Policy Internship is for students serving community representative Clayton commented that his intern- in the Governor’s Office. It was estab- ship afforded him numerous opportuni- Leigh von der Esch, lished in 1995 through a generous dona- ties to work with local and national Utah Film Commission tion by former Utah Governor, Calvin issues. Governor Leavitt’s work as the Rampton, and former first lady, Lucybeth Ted Wilson, Director, Chairman of the National Governor’s Rampton. The bequest is in honor of Hinckley Institute of Politics Association allowed Clayton to work on their late daughter Meg.

meeting at the Department of Education Carrie Burton chosen as the R.J. Snow to hear Education Secretary Richard Riley speak at the President’s Fiscal Year Public Policy Intern 2001 Budget Request release, and hear- ing President Clinton speak with AOL Carrie Burton worked as a Spring CEO, Steve Case, about the importance Semester intern for the Committee for of closing the Digital Divide,” Burton Education Funding. The Committee is a said. “I learned more than I ever would coalition of 95 education organizations have imagined in that one semester in advocating adequate federal support for D.C. I now believe that serving an intern- the nation’s students. ship is an essential part of higher educa- While working as a legislative and tion. I was able to learn a lot about myself communications intern, Burton was able and to develop my interests in ways that to attend congressional hearings con- cannot be accomplished in a classroom.” cerned with education budget and A senior at the University of Utah, Burton appropriations issues. Burton also is originally from Naperville, Illinois. In assisted in coordinating events such as the spring she will graduate with a B.S. in the Committee’s annual retreat, budget Mass Communications: Public Relations workshop, and the release of the and a minor in English Literature. Burton Committee’s annual Budget Alert Book, a has previously had experience working position statement on Capitol Hill. on a state senate campaign, and has been Burton also assisted in disseminating involved with issues such as child abuse press releases, servicing Committee and illiteracy within the United States. members, collection of membership The R.J. Snow Internship was estab- dues, and membership renewal for 2000. lished in 1986 by former Hinckley interns “I enjoyed all my experiences while work- to honor Dr. Snow, Director of the ing for the Committee, but there were Carrie Burton Hinckley Institute of Politics from 1975 to definitely some highlights. Some of 1985. those highlights included: attending a

5 Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Sejal Desai Scholarships Awarded to Dallis Awarded Bae B. Nordstrom & Emily Merchant Gardner Public ecstatic to be this year’s recipient of the Policy Intern Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Scholarship. Emily Macdonald Merchant was awarded the Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Scholarship for Women. Merchant received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Utah, and is beginning work in the Masters of Public Administration Program. Merchant plans to focus on non-profit organizations. She is inter- ested in how services can be integrated across sectors so that they are more use- ful for the designated client populations. Merchant served an internship during the Summer Semester of 1999 at the Committee for Education Funding, a lob- bying group for over ninety education organizations. During the Fall of 2000, she worked as a volunteer on the Jim Matheson for Congress Campaign. In Dallis Nordstrom addition to her direct involvement, Merchant feels that much of her political focus is evidenced in her commitment to The Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Graduate Sejal Desai Scholarship was established by Robert H. community service and community Hinckley in 1975 as a memorial to his wife, Sejal Desai, a Finance major, was named who strongly encouraged him to found this year’s Bae B. Gardner Public Policy the Hinckley Institute of Politics. The Intern. Desai served her internship for Scholarship is awarded to graduate stu- the Department of Treasury, Office of the dents whose interests, formal training, Curator, during the Summer Semester of and life goals include a commitment to 2000. Her core responsibility was to coor- politics and community service—ideals dinate public and private tours of the that guided Mrs. Hinckley’s life. Treasury Building. Along with her basic Dallis Nordstrom, a third year law duties, Desai worked with co-workers on student at the University of Utah, creating an exhibit and a complimentary received her undergraduate degree in website about the 200 years of history of Political Science. During the year the construction at the Treasury between her undergraduate studies and Building. She also worked with internal law school, Dallis did government rela- management offices on special and exec- tions work, including lobbying the Utah utive events like Diversity Day and for- State Legislature. mer Secretary of the Treasury Robert Although Nordstrom believes there is Rubin’s official portrait unveiling. much reform needed in the political Desai learned a great deal about the process, she has been hooked on the management and public service political process ever since her first polit- demands involved in working at the ical science class with Dr. Dan Jones. Treasury Department. “My experience of Concurrent to Dr. Jones’ class, Dallis was Emily Macdonald Merchant working at the Treasury allowed me to assigned to work on the Coordinated identify and use many of the skills we Campaign of the Democratic Party by Pat issues. Active involvement in organiza- were taught in business courses, and Ryan. Since that time, Dallis has been question others,” Desai said. “The people actively involved with the Hinckley tions designed to address the needs of immigrants, the poor, and disabled chil- I worked with were wonderful and made Institute of Politics. Nordstrom com- my summer that much more exciting.” mented that, “the service the Hinckley dren are an expression of her political ideals. Merchant is honored to receive a The Bae B. Gardner Internship for Institute provides is invaluable.” Public Policy was established in 1990 to Nordstrom mentioned that the institute scholarship that promotes political supplemented her education with real-life involvement and community service. She learning that cannot be taught in the believes that, “funding such scholarships “The people I worked with were classroom. for women helps them to gain an educa- wonderful and made my summer Dallis remains as active in Democratic tion which encourages them to take their that much more exciting.” campaigns as her law school schedule passions and concerns and use them to will allow. She plans on pursuing a career create more responsive political and social institutions. I am honored to be a honor the former Hinckley Institute in criminal or public interest law follow- assistant director. Past interns have con- ing law school. She is most flattered and part of the great legacy of the Hinckley family and their support.” tributed over $18,000 towards the endowment fund. 6 The Governor Simon Bamberger Internship in State Policy Hinckley Institute As the intern coordinator, Budge helped arrange guest speakers for the of Politics 2000 Legislative Preparations class and assisted in grading assignments and 1999-2000 assigning interns to their respective leg- Governing islators. Throughout the session, she helped advise the interns and helped Committee with occasional problems. “It was great to be a part of the legislative session for a second year. I really enjoyed working James S. Hinckley, Chairman with the interns of the 2000 session. I felt Robert H. Hinckley, Jr. very lucky to be able to help them and also learn with them. I believe that no Irwin Altman, Professor, matter how long you have been at the Department of Psychology legislature, there is always more to learn.” David J. Sperry, Dean, Budge plans on attending graduate Graduate School of Education school at the U, but will take some time Susan Olson, Chair, off to work, and spend time with her fam- Department of Political Science ily. “I will continue to stay involved polit- ically. During my time at the University, I Bae B. Gardner, former Assistant Director, Hinckley Institute of Politics Chris Budge was able to work on several campaigns and thoroughly enjoyed it. After the Donna Gelfand, Dean, experiences that I have had through the Chris Budge graduated from the College of Social and Behavioral Science University of Utah in August of 2000 with Hinckley Institute of Politics, I don’t think a B.S. in Political Science. Chris served as I could ever watch an election from the Robert H. Hinckly, III sidelines.” a legislative intern during the 1999 leg- J. Bernard Machen, President, The Governor Simon Bamberger islative session and as the Intern University of Utah Coordinator for the 2000 session. “Of all Internship in State Policy is funded the experiences that I had at the U, my through a grant from the Herbert I. And Scott M. Matheson, Jr., Dean, time at the legislature was the most edu- Elsa B. Michael Foundation, a longtime College of Law cational and the most beneficial. It gave benefactor of the University of Utah. Elsa Bamberger Michael is a direct Ted Wilson, Director, me the opportunity to see the process Hinckley Institute of Politics from the inside and learn about it in a descendant of Simon Bamberger, Utah’s way that could not be reproduced in a fourth governor, 1916-1920. classroom.” Tyler Burton selected as the Ben D. Wood Intern University of Utah junior Tyler Burton and Florida’s Governor Jeb Bush. has been awarded the Ben D. Wood Burton explained, “My internship in Internship for his work as an intern at the the President’s Office was incredible. It Heritage Foundation. Burton spent enhanced my knowledge and helped me Spring Semester of 2000 working in the to understand the importance of being President’s Office along side Dr. Edwin J. politically active. It also allowed me the Fuelner and his office staff. The Heritage privilege of working in an office with Foundation is a conservative public pol- great individuals whose goals were to icy think tank in Washington D.C. improve America.” Burton is pursuing a Spending time at the Heritage double major in Business and Foundation gave Burton a greater Communication. Upon his graduation, he respect for the importance of being polit- plans to continue his education in ically involved in our country. He found it obtaining a Masters in Business very educational and of great worth to Administration. spend time in one of the country’s most The Ben D. Wood Endowment was respected think tanks learning about established in 1984 to recognize out- public policy and its development. He lis- standing students serving policy intern- tened to speakers from a variety of polit- ships in Washington, D.C. Funding was Tyler Burton ical areas—-from foreign policy and provided through a grant from Wood, a national defense to government relations long-time friend of Robert H. Hinckley, as Director of the Bureau of Education. and family studies. He also participated with matching funds donated from IBM. He also served with Mr. Hinckley as a in lectures given by political officials Wood dedicated much of his career to member of President Franklin D. such as the Majority Whip Tom DeLay education, serving for twenty-five years Roosevelt’s administration.

7 Students Chosen as Rocco C. Siciliano Public Policy Interns

Lenox Robb Finlinson Laura Buxton Kelly Wessels

Five outstanding Hinckley interns have and the Elian Gonzales affair. forget the experiences I had there, or the been selected as Rocco C. Siciliano “Considering that my exposure to poli- people I met.” Interns: Lenox Robb Finlinson, Laura tics had been so miniscule up to this Kelly Wessels is a senior majoring in Buxton, Kelly Wessels, Joseph Boud, and point in my life, I found my internship Political Science and Women’s Studies at Meagan Marriott. The Siciliano not only provided me with a much better the University of Utah. She served her Internship was set up by ARA Services, understanding of the political systems of internship during Fall Semester 1999 at Inc. to honor Rocco C. Siciliano. Siciliano our nation, but more importantly a fasci- the Supreme Court of the United States is a University of Utah alumni and recipi- nating appreciation for the necessary in Washington D.C. While working at the ent of the Distinuished Alumnus Award. role they play in the lives of all Court, Wessel had a number of responsi- His public service career includes a stint Americans. Being in such a politically- bilities, including giving public tours and as President Eisenhower’s Special charged atmosphere was intoxicating. It lectures, processing requests for photo- Assistant for Personnel Management, was a great time to be in Washington!” graphs from the Court’s archives, and Secretary of Commerce, and Assistant Laura Buxton, a junior majoring in (her favorite) researching the role of the Secretary of Labor. He also served on Communications, interned Summer spouses of the current and former the Federal Pay Board from 1971 to 1973. Semester 2000 at Medical Care Justices. Having always been interested Lenox Robb Finlinson, a senior, Development International. MCDI is a in the law, and planning to one day served as an intern for Marcus G. Faust, non-profit organization that works to cre- become a public interest lawyer, Wessel P.C. this past Fall Semester. Marcus Faust ate medical facilities and programs over- really enjoyed the opportunity to get an is a prominent Washington lobbyist rep- seas. Funding for these projects comes “up close and personal” look at the day resenting a number of clients located from groups such as the World Bank and to day business of the nation’s highest throughout the Western states including USAID. One of the aspects that Buxton court. One of her favorite activities was Nevada, New Mexico, California, Utah, enjoyed the most about her internship observing the verbal sparring between Montana, and Oregon. While most of was learning how non-profit organiza- the Justices and attorneys during the Marcus’ work is related to water, power, tions work and how much work there is oral arguments conducted at the Court. and aviation issues, he also represents a to do to help people in Third World coun- Wessel particularly enjoyed living in our variety of other interests as well, includ- tries. nation’s capital. She loved the city’s ing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Buxton performed an assortment of ambitious atmosphere and being around day Saints. As an intern for Marcus, tasks and had the opportunity to work so many people who really believed they Finlinson had many first-hand opportuni- with everyone in the office on various could make a difference in the world. ties to see and learn the complex politi- projects. Her duties included conducting Wessel was so impressed by cal processes of the federal government research, preparing materials, running Washington’s political culture that she and meet all sorts of national figures. errands, and helping to prepare propos- plans on returning to the area to attend Part of his duties as an intern included als and other documents. law school and take advantage of the vir- attending staff briefings and congres- “I really enjoyed working with such a tually unlimited opportunities to impact sional hearings in the House and the diverse group of people, as well as the the nation’s debate on important social Senate, as well as bi-weekly meetings at chance to live and work on the East issues by being politically active in a city several organizations of shared interest. Coast,” said Buxton. “I got to travel and which commands the world’s attention. One of his favorite “jobs” as an intern see some amazing places as well as gain Joseph Boud, a junior majoring in was attending fundraising dinners for great experience. Working there really Business Management, interned Fall various incumbents seeking reelection. opened my eyes to the horrible prob- Semester 1999 with the Mitchell Group, a During the semester, Robb was able to lems that Third World countries face, non-profit international development witness several notable events such as and I’m so grateful for the part that I had firm. The Mitchell Group is involved Earth Day, the WTO meeting and in helping, as small as it was. I will never with managerial, educational, and devel- protests, the famous cherry blossoms, opment projects in Africa, Asia, Latin

8 Marriott spent most of her time attending press conferences in the con- gressional buildings and at the capitol, writing press releases, running the teleprompter, transcribing tapes, and picking bites for the Internet news cast. Throughout the internship she also had the opportunity to learn a lot about writ- ing, running the camera, and a great deal of the other production operations. The most memorable experiences that Marriott had during her stay in Washington were meeting Republican leaders. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Former Speaker of the House Newt Gangrich, Majority Whip Tom DeLay (R- TX), and Representative J.C. Watts (R- OK) were just some of the leaders she was able to meet. Her greatest day on the hill was the day she walked along side her favorite representative, J.D. Joseph Boud Meagan Marriott Hayworth (R-AZ), and talked about the University of Utah basketball team and America, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, the east coast with fellow University of its coach Rick Majerus. and the newly Independent States. Well Utah students. Boud recollects on expe- Her most rewarding experience was know organizations; such as, the World rience by offering that his time spent in the offer she had to return a year later Bank and the U.S. Agency for Washington D.C. “was a blast, I made and work for GOP-TV during the International Development provide fund- some of my best friendships while I was Republican National Convention in ing for these projects. back there. I would highly recommend it Philadelphia, and then stay on board Some of Boud’s responsibilities with to anyone.” until after the Election. the Mitchell Group included attending Meagan Marriott served during the Marriott loved her experience in the news conferences, completing important Fall Semester of 1999 as an intern in the capitol city, she learned so much, met so research, managing computer databases, Broadcast Division of the Republican many people, and made some incredible and working closely with consultants on National Committee (GOP-TV), which friendships. “Washington D.C. is a fun developmental contracts. One of Boud’s does a variety of things to serve atmosphere for anyone, whether wanting most rewarding experiences included his Republicans in Washington and through- to be involved in politics or not. I involvement with the company’s first out the nation. Producing Internet news- thought GOP-TV was especially great newsletter. casts, highlight videos, Republican because they didn’t treat me like tempo- Boud enjoyed his time in Washington commercials, and covering local press rary help, they treated me like a full-time D.C. Though busy at the Mitchell Group, conferences are just some of the things employee who had a lot to contribute.” Boud found time to enjoy the ambiance they do. of the historic capital city and explored

friend of Robert Hinckley, and is awarded John Norman receives the Robert H. to graduate students who share Mr. Hinckley’s ideals and who seek careers Hinckley Graduate Scholarship or professional involvement in govern- The Robert H.. Hinckley Graduate ment or politics. Scholarship for men was awarded to John Norman. Norman graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Political Science and now attends the University of Utah College of Law. During his undergraduate studies, Norman was The Hinckley Institute is heavily involved with the Hinckley Institute completing two internships, one dedicated to promoting at the White House during the spring of 1998, and the other at the Utah State respect for practical politics Legislature during the 1998 session. He then served as the student Intern and politicians and to the Coordinator during the 1999 Legislative Session. Ever since taking Dan Jones’ principle of citizen Introduction to American National involvement in government. Government class, Norman has tried to volunteer and be an active participant in local politics. The scholarship was established in 1983 by Dr. Ben D. Wood, a long-time John Norman

9 Torgensen has been involved in the Richard Gurgel and John Patrick Alternative Spring Break program on an Indian reservation in Southern Utah, and Torgenson Receive the Scott M. Matheson in South Central Los Angeles. John has also found great satisfaction with his Leadership Forum Scholarship involvement in the Big Brother/Big Sister The Matheson Leadership Forum was unique because of its personal nature. Program of Utah. Other accomplish- established in honor of the late Governor My favorite aspect of the application ments for Torgenson this year include Matheson, with the goal of enabling for- process was actually meeting with vari- being a recipient of a Young Alumni mer elected officials to reflect, write, and ous members of the Matheson family. Scholarship for the 2000-01 academic speak out about their experiences once They showed genuine interest in me as a year. Outside of school and Newman-cen- they leave office. The Forum has since person, and that helped me feel con- tered activities, Torgenson enjoys spend- been broadened to offer scholarships to nected with the scholarship and the ing his time in the outdoors and works as students and encourage them toward great leader for whom it is established.” a white water raft guide through the public service and extraordinary leader- Grand Canyon during the summers. ship in the tradition of Scott M. “I feel privileged and grateful to Matheson. receive this award,” said Torgenson, “and I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Matheson family.” Torgenson will graduate in the Spring and plans to pursue a degree in law.

Matheson Leadership Forum 1999-2000 Donors

Corporate/Foundation Donors Parsons, Behle & Latimer Friends of the Forum John Patrick Torgenson Patrice Arent Charles W. Bullen Richard Gurgel John Patrick Torgenson is pursuing a B.A. in Speech Communication with an Robert P. & Dixie S. Huefner Richard Gurgel is currently a senior emphasis in Pre-Law. As an undergradu- Norma W. Matheson studying Biology at the University of ate at the University of Utah, Torgenson Utah. After he graduates in Spring 2001, has served as a Special Projects Director he hopes to attend medical school and in the Associated Students of the pursue a career in medicine. Ultimately, University of Utah and as a group leader Richard would like to practice medicine in the Alumni House High School leader- Hinckley Institute clinically, teach courses at a medical ship conference. He is currently a of Politics Staff school, and work for the Department of Presidential Intern in the office of Health. President J. Bernard Machen with Ted Wilson, Director One of Gurgel’s most significant lead- extended responsibilities as a research ership experiences during college was assistant for Michael Benson, Special Jayne Nelson, Program Coordinator his opportunity to serve as the President Assistant to the President. Tim Chambless, Intern Coordinator of the Mortar Board Honor Society. Torgenson is an active member of St. Christopher Patch, Executive Assistant Coordinating the efforts and working Catherine’s Catholic Newman Center and with some of the University’s top stu- is serving his second term as a Peer dent-leaders was a highlight in the Minister. In his role as Peer Minister, Mortar Board. Gurgel has also been the Torgenson is striving to enhance com- Treasurer and Vice-President of Alpha munity service and increase social jus- Internships Epsilon Delta, the pre-med honor society. tice efforts at the Newman Center. In Washington, D.C. Currently, he is working as a Project order to accomplish these goals, Director for University Service Corps, a Torgenson has attended the Campus Legislative project affiliated with the Bennion Ministry Leadership Institute at the Campaigns Center that is responsible for university- University of Notre Dame on two occa- wide service projects. sions. In conjunction with the Newman Local Of the Scott M. Matheson leadership Center, John has volunteered at St. International scholarship, Gurgel says, “It was a great Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, the Salt Special Interest honor to receive this generous scholar- Lake shelter, and as an overnight host for ship from the Hinckley Institute and the the Interfaith Hospitality Network. Spring Week in Washington, D.C. Matheson family. The scholarship is During the past two Spring breaks, 10 Wayne Horiuchi White House Internship Janice S. Hinckley Awarded to Patrick Thurman Internship Thurman handled many documents Olivia Fletcher served at the Southern that were either headed to the president Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA) Spring or that came back from his office. These Semester 2000. As an intern, she worked included memos from the Chief of Staff, on influencing environmental policy. memos from the military, as well as the “The environment is something that I President’s census form. Patrick was fas- care a great deal about,” commented cinated by the comments that the Fletcher. Fletcher explained, “Interning President would make on documents for SUWA was an excellent opportunity that came back from the Oval Office in for me to further this cause for which I the margins or on a separate sheet of feel so strongly.” Throughout her intern- paper. “The President had a comment ship, Fletcher was able to lobby the pub- and opinion on almost everything, and lic and elected officials on behalf of the he always seemed to be up on every organization. This internship was an issue and the importance it had on the excellent opportunity for Fletcher to American people,” says Thurman. learn more about environmental policies One of the highlights for Thurman and the affect that organizations; such was seeing how decisions are made in as, SUWA can have on public policy. the White House. “There are so many The Janice S. Hinckley Public Policy issues and so many staffers that are Internship on the Environment was working on each one, yet there is order established in 1997 through a generous and a great deal of work is accomplished endowment contribution from Jim and in a short amount of time,” Thurman Lyn Hinckley, to honor their mother. The Patrick Thurman commented. “There are still many great environment has always been a great people that are working very hard to love and concern to Janice Hinckley, and Patrick Thurman spent Spring make America better.” this internship’s purpose is to assist Semester 2000 working in the White The Wayne Horiuchi White House interns who serve the environment. House. He was assigned to the Staff Internship was established in 1997 to rec- Secretary’s Office, located in the famed ognize the outstanding Hinckley White West Wing. This office is responsible for House Intern from the many who serve in most of the paper work that the the White House each year. Wayne President sees on a daily basis. Because Horiuchi is a former Hinckley Intern who of the complexities of the office, many has been active in Utah politics. He has staffers within the office have been there had a close relationship with the White for over 20 years. “It was great to talk House over the years and donated the with my co-workers who have been here funds to the Hinckley Institute to so long and have seen so many changes acknowledge the top intern for their take place at the White House,” Thurman efforts. recalls.

Olivia Fletcher Anne H. & John S. Hinckley Scholarship Awarded to Rachel Reiser Rachel Reiser is a junior at the experience for her because she was able University of Utah majoring in History to work closely with a politically active Teaching. She hopes to spend time portion of the education community. acquiring first hand knowledge in the Reiser commented, “The students of public education system and carry that the University of Utah are incredibly information into a local political career lucky to have a program like the Hinckley with a strong education emphasis. She Institute of Politics that makes it easy for loves both history and politics because students to become involved in their she feels that the past exercises great community. I appreciate their many influence upon the present and that “pol- efforts. I know that they have enriched itics is merely history in action.” my university experience and provided a Reiser is a big believer in active, strong foundation for my commitment to responsible citizenship, which is why future political involvement.” she has committed herself to community The Anne H. and John S. Hinckley involvement and service. She has served Scholarship was established by Anne on the Salt Lake County Commissioners Hinckley to honor her late husband John, Youth Council, volunteered in several a leader in Utah politics. The scholar- elections, and worked on various proj- ship is awarded to undergraduate stu- ects with the Bennion Center. She dents who display excellent scholarship recently returned from an internship in and intend to serve the public through Washington, D.C., with the Committee for political involvement. Education Funding. This was a valuable Rachel Reiser 11 Ronald Mortensen Internship Awarded Jenny Nicholas to Amy DeFrank Selected for the Amy DeFrank served her internship in obtaining authorization for humanitar- James Madison Spring Semester 2000 at the Department ian operations, deployments and exer- of State, Bureau of Political-Military cises by the U.S. military, and “Cross Fellow Affairs. The office in which she worked, Servicing Agreements.” In addition, International Security Operations, is DeFrank attended a reception at the involved in a wide variety of foreign pol- Russian Embassy, a working lunch with icy issues and military activities. This the Foreign Minister and Ambassador diverse portfolio allowed DeFrank to from Georgia, and another such lunch become involved in numerous aspects of with the Commander of the U.S. Fifth the workings of the State Department, Fleet and representatives from thirteen and she was given a significant amount embassies. of responsibility in her position. She The Ronald Mortenson Internship is drafted the briefing memoranda for the funded through a grant from Dr. Ronald Under Secretary of State for Political Mortensen, who holds three degrees Affair’s meeting with the Army Chief of from the University of Utah, including a Staff, and co-drafted the papers for the Ph.D. in Political Science. Dr. Mortensen Assistant Secretary of State for Political- retired from the United States Military Affair’s meeting with the Department of State in 1997 after serving Commander in Chief of U.S. Pacific for 19 years as a Foreign Service Officer. Command. DeFrank also assisted in lay- While assigned to the French Embassy in ing the groundwork for negotiations with Paris, he managed the embassy’s large Panama for an important new military intern program that included interns agreement. Moreover, DeFrank joined a from the University of Utah, Utah State U.S. delegation to London as an adminis- University, and Brigham Young trative assistant, and attended political- University. In 1991, he was the recipient military talks with the British concerning of the Una Chapman Cox Fellowship and Jenny Nicholas the strategically important island of spent a year at the University of Utah as Diego Garcia. She also became involved a visiting scholar. Jenny Nicholas has been selected as a 2000-01 James Madison Fellow. She will attend Boston University beginning June ABC News Intern Gains Hands On 2000 as a graduate student in the School of Education, and will receive a Masters Broadcasting Experience of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree in May 2001. Jessica Harrington is a broadcast jour- House, the Pentagon, FBI, foreign Nicholas graduated from the nalism graduate from the University of embassies, and presidential events. It University of Utah in August 1999 with a Utah. Fall Semester of 1999, she com- was a wonderful experience to taste Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish. pleted an internship with ABC News news from the source, on both a national She served her Hinckley internship dur- Nightline in Washington, D.C. and international level.” ing Fall Semester 1999 at the Department Harrington remembers, “My heart Two months into her internship, of the Treasury. She worked within the pounded the first time I rode the eleva- Jessica was offered a full-time position as Office of the Curator and was responsi- tor to the third floor and walked into desk assistant; however, she decided to ble for creating historical displays, cata- Nightline’s newsroom. I was about to finish school instead. Nightline then loguing a photographic database and meet the best of the best, the people hired her as a production coordinator coordinating tours of the Treasury who defined excellence in news-gather- for the remaining month and a half Building. Of that experience Nicholas ing, fair reporting, critical interviews, before she went home. Harrington com- says, “It was one of the most educational and in-depth coverage of the world’s mented, “Everyone at Nightline was will- opportunities of my life. Being amongst news. I was going to have the rare ing to help me with my career. It was the the political and historical excitement of opportunity to work with them and learn perfect environment for personal and Washington was a thrill for me. I’ll always from them. I thought my expectations professional growth.” Jessica now works be grateful to the Hinckley Institute for for my internship were high, but as the at National Geographic Today in sending me to one of the best ‘class- internship unfolded, I realized I had no Washington, D.C. She was hired by the rooms’ our nation has to offer.” idea how wonderful it would be.” show’s Executive Producer, a former The James Madison Memorial Harrington was only in D.C. for five Senior Producer at Nightline. Fellowship was established by Congress months, but she found those five months The William H. Lawrence Internship in 1986 for the purpose of improving to be invaluable. “The daily tasks taught provides students with a political/com- teaching about the United States me more about the inner workings of the munication emphasis the opportunity to Constitution in secondary schools. The newsroom, and performing them well spend a semester in Washington, D.C. at Foundation honors James Madison, the just gave me more freedom to do the the ABC News Bureau. The internship fourth President of the United States, things I really wanted.” During her was established in honor of William who is generally acknowledged as the internship, she had the opportunity to Lawrence, a political reporter for ABC. “Father of the Constitution and the Bill of write a few stories for the website, find Lawrence was a close friend of Robert H. Rights.” One fellow is chosen from each guests for the show, help organize tele- Hinckley - Mr. Hinckley was one of the state and receives a $24,000 award. vised town meetings, and go on multiple founders and first Vice Presidents of shoots and interviews. In addition, ABC. Harrington recalls, “I went to the White, 12 Utah’s congressional delegation. They Spring Week in Washington D.C. interviewed White House Special Assistant, Mickey Ibarra, Diane Shust, Director of Government Relations for the National Education Association, and Cindy Gillespie, Vice President for Federal Relations for the Salt Lake Olympic Committee. Students also met with Laura Murphy, Washington director of the ACLU, Wayne Owens, President of the Center for Middle East Peace & Economic Cooperation, and with Omar Kader, President of PaL-Tech. The students were also given tours of C-SPAN and National Public Radio head- quarters, and engaged in a stimulating question and answer session with inves- tigative reporter and columnist Jack Anderson. Spring Week offered students the opportunity to tour many places rich in history. They were also taken on tours of the Treasury Building, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Museum of Broadcast news, and the Gettysburg National Battlefield Park. This year’s participants saw famous places, talked with important people, Front, L-R: Sharla Dunroe, Jena Robinson, Nanda Brock, Sophie Flichy. Back: Courtney and were inspired to become involved in Garay, Rod Garay, Tim Chambless, Cory Jenson, Ted Wilson, Jeff Holman, Jeana Lewis future public policy making. The Institute looks forward to the upcoming This year’s 2000 Spring Break in government and help make it work for new century and continuing the Spring Washington, D.C. gave nine University of and serve its citizens. Week in Washington program, which Utah students a full week of stimulating Students attended oral arguments for offers students the opportunity to meetings with prominent political figures two cases at the U.S. Supreme Court and explore Washington, D.C. and participate and the opportunity to explore many his- met with three of Associate Justice David actively in government. It is made possi- toric places. The experience reflected Souter’s Law Clerks. The interns had a ble by the Rocco C. Siciliano Fellowship. what Mr. Hinckley had hoped for all stu- VIP tour of the United States Capitol and dents who became involved with the the White House and were able to ques- Hinckley Institute — to participate in tion U.S. Senate staff and members of

George S. Eccles Internship in Business Policy Awarded to Jill Horton “My experience at Mendez England & the filing of all charts for the 1998-99 fis- Associates was unforgettable. The cal year, and assisted in the preparation incredible opportunities I had working in and presentation of a course for individ- and around Washington, D.C. were ones uals from around the world working for of adventure and learning of which I FFP. could have never experienced on cam- When Horton wasn’t working for the pus,” says Jill Horton of her Fall 1999 FFP, she had other tasks ranging from internship. secretarial duties to working in the Working with the Food for Peace accounting department. She was also Office (FFP) of the United States Agency involved in the preparation of manuals for International Development (USAID) needed for seminars given by ME&A, and was a major duty in working with the completed research necessary for the office of ME&A. Horton had the opportu- preparation of proposals for contracts nity to be a part of projects dedicated to with the federal government. the relief efforts of Third World countries Horton advises fellow students to also around the globe. Once a week, she serve internships. She stated, “I highly would attend meetings in the Ronald recommend taking advantage of the Reagan Building, which were especially opportunities the Hinckley Institute has Jill Horton helpful in achieving a greater insight into to offer. The experience I had in the workings of the federal government. Washington D.C. was an adventure I will grant from the George S. and Dolores D. In working with the FFP, her other duties never forget.” Eccles Foundation. The internship hon- included updating charts and other The George S. Eccles Internship in ors Eccles distinguished career in Utah materials. She prepared and completed Business policy is funded through a business.

13 Karen Shepherd Harry S. Truman Scholarship Given to Internship Fund Jeffrey Merchant When former Utah Congresswoman Karen Jeffrey Merchant, senior in Political Shepherd closed down her 1994 re-election Science, has been awarded the 2000 campaign, she had roughly $50,000 in her Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Congress account. In keeping with a 1989 federal law established the Harry S. Truman that restricts members from taking money Scholarship in 1975 as a living memorial for personal use she set a precedent by giv- to President Truman. Students given the ing it to the Utah State Democratic honor of receiving this scholarship must Committee to be used for student intern- demonstrate outstanding leadership ships. This Fall Semester will mark the fifth potential, plan to pursue a career in pub- year of the program. The program recruits lic service, and wish to attend graduate interns from colleges and universities along school. The award is given to one person the Wasatch Front to work for Utah’s in each of the fifty states. The scholar- Democratic candidates and work on issues ship will provide up to $27,000 for gradu- which Shepherd feels strongly about; ate work in a public service related field. namely, campaign finance reform, gift ban In addition to covering tuition, books, legislation, and lobby disclosure initiatives. fees, room and board, and living By using the funds in this way, she is keep- expenses, the Truman Foundation holds ing faith with the original contributors to a week-long seminar on leadership and her campaign and is furthering the causes public service in Independence, for which she is an advocate. Missouri. Since its establishment in 1996, 38 Merchant is a member of many honor University of Utah interns have partici- societies, works on the Political Science Jeffrey Merchant pated in the program. Interns are paid a Student Advisory Committee, and is an stipend based on the length of their intern- editor for the Hinckley Journal of will culminate in a three-week humanitar- ship commitment. They typically work 12 Politics. In addition, he has interned for ian expedition to Kotwara, India. to 15 hours per week and submit a written the Heritage Foundation in Washington, Merchant plans to go to graduate evaluation of their experience upon com- D.C., the Utah State House of school in International Relations and pletion of the internship. Academic intern- Representatives, and Jim Matheson for then to law school. He has a particular ship credit is awarded through the Hinckley Congress Campaign. interest in international organization and Institute of Politics. Additionally, Merchant has studied regional and international security, as Each Spring, Shepherd returns to Utah Chinese at one of Asia’s premier univer- they pertain to national and international from London to host a luncheon for the sities, Beijing University. He has taught law. He would like to practice law and interns. This provides a wonderful oppor- English to middle school students in eventually work in academia. tunity for the interns, and also for China, and worked with refugees from Merchant is the twenty-first Truman Shepherd, to have a meaningful exchange Sudan through the International Rescue scholar from the University of Utah. He of ideas. The 1999-2000 Karen Shepherd Committee. Merchant is currently work- attributes his success to the dedication Interns were: Nicole Barber, Anastasia ing on a research project on India, which of the Hinckley staff. Boyko, Tyler DeLaHunt, Ashley DiAna, Danica Farley, Alex Helfer, Kenneth Jackman, Hailey Johansen, Stephen Oliver, David Owen, Brock Veltri, Spencer Young. Udall Named Paul A. Porter Intern Karen Shepherd is currently working as the U.S. Executive Director for the Sarah Jane Udall is a senior at the for an online newspaper. Udall explained, European Bank for Reconstruction and University of Utah with a double major in “One of my favorite experiences was par- Development. Political Science and English. Udall ticipating as the media arm to a Veterans’ interned at Global Village Communications group centered in the D.C. area.” Udall was Spring Semester 2000. Global Village is an able to help them put together a major independent, international video produc- project to lobby Congress. tion company which works on projects Udall recalled of her overall experience both in the D.C. area, and globally in coun- in D.C., “Mostly it was just fun to live in D.C. tries like Puerto Rico, Iceland, South Africa, and to be involved in and see firsthand all and New Zealand. As an intern Udall that goes on there.” Udall also com- learned about promotional media through mented, “I truly loved the people that I hands on experience in filming and editing. worked with and the atmosphere of the Through researching several projects, office. I felt very lucky to have been given Udall was able to learn more about the U.S. the opportunity and experience that I had government, as well as other cultures. there.” During her internship, Udall also learned to The Paul A. Porter Internship was estab- edit, run audio, do voice-overs, and work lished in 1975 in honor of Mr. Porter, a with state-of-the-art production equip- prominent Washington, D.C. attorney and ment. One of her favorite memories was former Chairman of the Federal working on a research project at the Communications Commission. Friends Library of Congress. and business associates of Porter offered While an intern, Udall worked on proj- the endowment, because of his longstand- ects ranging from documentaries, televi- ing friendship with Robert H. Hinckley and Karen Shepherd sion shows, promotional videos for major his interest in developing political inter- consulting firms, researching, and writing est among students.

14 Huntsman Seminar in Constitutional Government for Teachers

Fall Semester 1999 Hosts: Kenneth Jackman III and Steve Spencer

Foreign Service Careers Ronald Mortensen, retired Foreign Service Officer Iran: Assessing the Khatami Presidency Shaul Bakhash, Clarence J. Robinson Professor of History, George Mason University Front, L-R: Pat Ryan, Sue Boswell, John Braithwaite, Candice Taylor, Amy Robinson, Amy The Challenges Facing the Russian Morgan, Hollie Barenz, Donnalee Eisenhart, Dan Jones, Ted Wilson, Mark Mulford, Craig Orthodox Church in the New Bjorklund, Jayne Nelson. Second: Gale Johnson, Stephen Perschon, Robert Lewis, Cathleen Millennium Edwards, Claudia Stillman, Harold Hoyal. Back: Jeff Alexander, Cody Henrichsen, Eric Wall, Archbishop Dmitri of Tobolsky and Jim Hodges, Jason Hansen, James Mossel, Matt Zollinger, Laird Small Tyumensky Twenty-four elementary and secondary the teachers and presented them with The Sharks in Utah’s State Budget; school teachers from throughout Utah their Certificates of Completion. The Prisons, Medicaid and Roads gathered at the Hinckley Institute of teachers were left with the challenge to Michael Christensen, Executive Politics in June to participate in the 2000 share their knowledge with others and to Director, Utah Foundation Huntsman Seminar in Constitutional become more active in the system that Weapons Under Fire (book review) Government for Teachers. The exciting makes our country an example to the Lauren Holland, Associate Professor, and educational eight days of political world. Political Science Department, U of U study, co-directed by Ted Wilson and The 2000 Huntsman Seminar was The State of U.S. Interests and Policies in Dan Jones, gave teachers a first hand undoubtedly a tremendous success. glimpse into the inner workings of poli- Teachers expressed their gratitude for the Middle East tics and helped them learn how to share the opportunity to re-ignite their love for Phyllis Oakley, Assistant Secretary of their knowledge with their students. politics and the desire to teach their stu- State for Intelligence and Research Fifty-three distinguished individuals dents about this great country. Craig The Power and Potential of Non-Violence involved in politics addressed the Bjorklund, a U.S. Studies teacher at C. Peter Dougherty, Catholic Priest of Huntsman teachers. Among this year’s Layton High School said, “I have the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan guest speakers, were: J.D. Williams, for- attended many seminars and educa- Salt Lake City Mayoral Debate mer director of the Hinckley Institute; tional programs over the years but this Rocky Anderson v. Stuart Reid State Republican and Democratic Chairs, seminar was ‘head and shoulders’ above Rob Bishop and Meghan Holbrook; all of them. The speakers were tremen- Representatives, Michael Styler, Brent dous and very informative.” Jason Goodfellow, Marty Stephens, Ralph Hansen, a U.S. Government and Law Becker; Utah State Senators Michael teacher at Millcreek High School in Waddoups, Howard Stephenson; U.S. Washington, Utah, agreed by saying, “It Senator Orrin Hatch; Governor Michael was positive, relevant, exciting, well pre- Leavitt; and Mayor Rocky Anderson. pared, and we had excellent access to Other participants, included: local lob- elected officials.” Huntsman teachers byists; state and federal candidates; will take with them, back to the class- political reporters; city and county offi- room, a new experience and many new cials; Utah Supreme Court and District ideas, which will benefit their students Court Justices and local attorney’s. for many years. The Huntsman family generously A Utah Studies teacher at Bennion Jr. donates the funds necessary to run the High, Stephen Perschon, expressed his program each year. Because of their gratitude for being able to participate in support, many teachers are given the the Huntsman seminar by saying, “It has opportunity to gain a deeper under- renewed my energy and I am excited to standing of the Constitution of the teach the information that I have United States and greater insight into the learned.” Many teachers agreed with two-party political process. At the com- him. Laird Small, a U.S. and World pletion of the Huntsman Seminar, gradu- History teacher at Tooele Valley High ation ceremonies were held at Huntsman School, summarized his experience in Corporation.. John Romney, Jake Garn, one simple phrase, “This was the best and Robert H. Hinckley, Jr., addressed educational experience of my life!” Ralph Nader 15 Director, Utah Foundation The Bill of Rights: Introduction and Overview Scott M. Matheson, Jr., Dean, College of Law, U of U Taking Direct Action for Peace in the World Through Non-Government Organizations Judith Jenya, Executive Director and Founder, Global Children’s Organization Middle East Peace Process Hasan Abu Nimah, permanent repre- sentative, United Nations, New York The Current Situation in South-East Europe Erich Polh, Academic Director, Center for the Teaching of Foreign Languages and Cultures, University of Heidelberg Rocky Anderson Rocco Siliciano Implementing Envision Utah’s Strategies Stephen Holbrook, Executive Director Salt Lake City Council Debate James Gonzales, former Executive of Coalitions for Utah’s Future Director, Utah Coalition of La Raza “Archie” Archuleta, Linda Lepreau v. Vision for Salt Lake City’s Future Nancy Saxton Global Class and State Formation Mayor Rocky Anderson, Salt Lake City How Microcredit Will Help 100,000,000 of Christopher Chase-Dunn, Sociology Egypt 2000: Challenges and Options the World’s Poorest People by 2005 Professor at Johns Hopkins Ibrahim Karawan, Associate Director, John Hatch, Founder, Foundation for University Middle East Center, U of U Public Foundations: An Alternative to International Community Assistance International Financial Institutions Politics in South Africa Public Land Bureaucracy? Karen Shepherd, U.S. Executive Norm and Colleen Bangerter, former Tim Tilton, Professor, Political Science Director for the European Bank for LDS Mission President, South Africa and West European Studies, Indiana Reconstruction and Development University (1996-99); former Governor and First Transit: Vision for the 21st Century Lady of Utah The U.S. Role in the Middle East John Inglish, General Manager of Utah New Zealand-U.S. Relations Wayne Owens, former U.S. Transit Authority Congressman Right Honourable James Bogler, ONZ, A Town Meeting Ambassador, New Zealand Miracle at Philadelphia Ralph Nader, Green Party Presidential How Might the Presidential Campaign J.D. Williams, Professor Emeritus, Candidate Focus the Health Care Debate? Political Science, U of U Philip R. Lee, M.D. Professor Emeritus A Town Meeting and former Chancellor, School of Governor Michael O. Leavitt Medicine, University of California, Utah’s Education Paradox San Francisco Michael Christensen, Executive Recent Developments in the Arab-Israeli Peace Process Nafez Nazzal, BYU, Jerusalem Center Ukraine in the System of European and World Security Anton Buteiko, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States

Spring Semester 2000 Hosts: Tracy Murray and Christopher Patch

The Mormon Church & Utah Politics Rod Decker, reporter KUTV News The Politics of Hunger Jan Poppendieck, Professor of Sociology and Director, Center for the Study of Family Policy, Hunter College, New York Utah Legislature 2000; Issues for Latinas/os Legislative Wrap Up with Rep. Susan Koehn, Sen. John Valentine, Ted Wilson, Sen. Paula Julander, and Rep. Dave Jones.

16 Yanqi Tong, Associate Professor, Political Science Department, U of U Jing-Dong Liang, graduate student, U of U What Role Should Religion Play in Government and Politics? William S. Evans, Public Affairs, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Laurence Loeb, Representing the Jewish Community Dee Rowland, Legislative Liaison, Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City Rev. Dr. Sell, Communications Officer, Episcopal Diocese of Utah

Spring Semester 2000 Kotwara Project in India-Service and Soul Ted and Kathy Wilson, project direc- Ted Wilson, Kevin McCarthy, Theresa Martinez, James Clayton, David Salisbury. tors Sejal Desai and Christopher Patch, stu- Kevin F. McCarthy, Manager, dent participants Forums International Studies, RAND How Congress Really Works Fall Semester 1999 Theresa Martinez, Associate Professor Barbara F. Vucanovich (R-NV, Should Local Government Place of Sociology, U of U 1983-97) Restrictions on Firearms? James Clayton, Professor, History Beverly B. Byron (D-MD, 1979-93) Salt Lake City Mayoral Candidates, Department, U of U Lobbying for Higher Education Rocky Anderson, Jim Bradley, Steve David Salisbury, Executive Director, Dave Buhler, Salt Lake City Harmsen, Dave Jones, Stuart Reid, The Sutherland Institute Councilman Mike Zuhl Ted Wilson, Director, Hinckley Institute Ben McAdams, ASUU President Kosovo War: Now What? Implications and of Politics, U of U Natalie Noel, ASUU Government Prospects for International Security You Can Make a Difference Relations Chair John Francis, Associate Vice President Irene Fisher, Director, Lowell Bennion ASUU Presidential & Vice Presidential for Academic Affairs, U of U Community Service Center Debate Mary Hampton, Associate Professor, Amy Livingston, Campus Green Vote Jess Dalton & Emilie Decker Political Science Department, U of U Heather Tritten, Utah Issues Brennan Moss & Steve Warner Ibrahim Karawan, Associate Professor, Chad Rhainhart, Co-editor Ubiquity Contested Landscape: Wilderness Policy Political Science Department, U of U Canada-U.S. Partnership in the Continent in Utah and the West (book review) Philippos Savvides (moderator) and the World Daniel McCool & Doug Goodman, co- Investigating the President -From Raymond Chrétien, Canadian editors Watergate to Interngate Ambassador to the U.S. Tina Compton, David Harward, Christa Lanny A. Breuer, former White House Brenda Lyshaug, Assistant Professor, Powell, Richard Warnick, student Special Counsel to the President Political Science Department, U of U authors Clinton Stephen Reynolds, Associate Dean, Legislative Wrap Up Fred F. Fielding, former Counsel to College of Social & Behavioral Senator Paula Julander (D) the President (1981-1986) Science & Associate Professor of Senator John L. Valentine (R) Thomas B. Griffith, former Senate Economics, U of U Representative Susan Koehn (R) Legal Counsel of the United States Roger Rieber, Associate Professor, Representative Dave Jones (D) Senate (1996-1999) Political Science Department, U of U Ratification of the Convention to Kirk Jowers, attorney; Truman Scholar; Ted Wilson, Director, Hinckley Institute Eliminate Discrimination Against former Hinckley Intern of Politics, U of U Women You Too Can Be a Hinckley Intern Veterans’ Day Commemoration Nancy Haanstad, member Amnesty Ben McAdams, ASUU President; 10th Mountain Division, five veterans International; Professor, Political Advance Team for President Clinton; share recollections of their days in Science, Weber State University former Hinckley Intern the mountain troops Steve McLaughlin, President, Heal Ted Wilson, Director, Hinckley Institute War in the Pacific, five veterans of FoundationEthics in the Media Pat Ryan, Intern Coordinator, Hinckley action in the Pacific look back more Dan Harrie, Political Reporter, Salt Institute than fifty years Lake Tribune Jill Burton, Administrative Assistant, Russia Today Kat Snow, News Director, KUER Hinckley Institute; former Hinckley Gene Fitzgerald, Professor, Language Paul Murphy (moderator) KTVX Intern Department, U of U Courts Reporter; President, Utah The Rocco C. Siciliano Forum -Population Todd Foglesong, Associate Professor, Chapter Society of Professional Dynamics and Their Implications for Political Science Department, U of U Journalist the New Millennium China & Taiwan

17 Kimball Thomas . . . .White House Intern Program Jason VandenAkker ...... PaL-Tech Annie Waltman ...... Committee for Education Funding Peter Watkins . . . . .Senator Orrin Hatch Kelly Wessels ...... U.S. Supreme Court J. Spencer Wixom . . .U.S. Supreme Court David Bennion ...... U.S. Embassy - Rome, Italy Local Internships Mary Berwitz . . .Utah Governor’s Office Steven Clayton . .Utah Governor’s Office Sharla Dunroe . . . . .Fiscal Analyst Office Scott Grindstaff ...... Democratic Party of Utah Joshua Sermos . . . . .Utah Legal Services

Campaigns 1999 Fall D.C. Interns: Front, L-R: Meagan Marriott, Amy Hyde, Cami Hardy, Jill Jim Matheson Congress Camp. . . .David Horton, Joshalynn Card. Second: Morgan Lyon, Jessica Harrington, Jessica Shulsen, Owen Jenny Cannon, Emily Lewis, Jaclyn Thomas, Jane Gardiner. Back: Ben Demke, Mindy Jim Matheson Congress Camp. . . . .Kelli McArthur, Jill Mathis, Jenny Nicholas, Kelly Wessels, Annie Waltman, Randall Nelson Harrington, Peter Watkins, Spencer Wixom, Dan England, Adam Bevis, Joe Boud, Jason VanderAkker, Phil Hansen. Robert Archuleta City Council Camp. . . . Juan Hernandez Faith in Action Jill Horton ...... Mendez Rocky Anderson Mayor Camp. . . . .Dawn Mitt Romney, president, SLOC England & Associates Clements Ann Romney, board member, United Amanda Hyde ...... U.S. Supreme Court Dave Jones Mayor Camp...... Juan Way of Boston Emily Lewis ...... Simon & Company Hernandez Rev. Jeffery Brown, co-founder, Ten Morgan Lyon ...... Senator Orrin Hatch Point Coalition; pastor, Union Baptist Melinda McArthur ...... Caring Institute Church, Cambridge, Mass. Meagan Marriott ...... GOPTV ’00 Spring Interns Rev. Ray Hammond, co-founder, Ten Jill Mathis . . . .Congressman Jim Hansen Washington, D.C. Point Coalition; co-pastor, Boston’s Jenny Nicholas ...... The Treasury Jennifer Alexander .Senator Mike Crapo Bethel AME Church Department Caroline Allred . . . . .White House Intern Rev. Gloria White-Hammond, co-pastor, Jessica Shulsen . . . .The Caring Institute Program Boston’s Bethel AME Church Jaclyne Thomas . . .T Baugh & Company Katie Brimhall ...... Congressman Elder Cecil Samuelson, member of the Merrill Cook First Quorum of Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Rev. France Davis, Calvary Baptist Church, Salt Lake City, Utah Mac Cannole, Salt Lake Police Chief ’99 Fall Interns Washington, D.C.

Scott Bauman . .Senator Robert Bennett Adam Bevis ...... PaL-Tech Joseph Boud ...... The Mitchell Group Joshalynn Chard . . .Senator Orrin Hatch Benjamin Demke . . .Senator Orrin Hatch Daniel England ...... The Heritage Foundation Jane Gardiner ...... Marcus Faust Jessica Harrington . . .ABC News Bureau 2000 Spring D. C. Interns: Front, L-R: Tyler Burton, Sarah Jane Udall, Abby Emily Henderson ...... Congressman Etherington, Chase Cannon, Eric Goodrich. Second: Carrie Burton, Monica Shelton, Merrill Cook Jenny Alexander, Nadine Flyge, Sarah Gilbert, Luke Schtele, Andrew Skankey. Third: Phillip Hansen ...... MCD International Justin Hepworth, Kenny Jackman, Grant Burton, Nate McOmber, Katie McOmber, Pat Cameron Hardy . . . . .Mendez England & Thurman, Josh Erekson, Daniel Parker, Sharla Marlowe, Caroline Allred, Amy DeFrank, Associates Nicholette Smith, Kristen Homel, Elizabeth Hanna, Majda Ouahidi, Natalie Fawcette, Jodi Hinckley ...... Senator Orrin Hatch Mike Smith 18 Tim Conde . . .Speaker Martin Stephens Ashley DiAna ...... Senator Pete Suazo Senator Ron Allen Senator W. Gene Davis Talmage Dickson ...... President Lane Beattie Candace Engh ...... Representative Trisha Beck Representative Mary Carlson Courtney Garay ...... Representative Judy Buffmire Representative Lawanna Shurtliff Burt Harvey ...... Senator Eddie Mayne Senator Mike Dmitrich Todd Hess ...... Representative Susan Koehn Bryan Howell ...... Senator Joseph Hull Senator Edgar Allen Kelly Kennedy . . .Senator Terry Spencer 2000 Utah Legislative Interns: Front, L-R: Ted Wilson, Dan Jones, Piper Rhodes, Senator Pete Knudson Courtney Garay, Candace Engh, Annie Miller, Nicole Kippen, Julianne Smith, Spencer Nicole Kippen ...... Representative Brown, Burt Harvey, Jared Kronenberg, Chris Budge, Jayne Nelson. Second: Heather Eli Anderson Mackay, Kelly Booth, Annie Dahle-Payday, Sarah Walker, Ashley DiAna, Stephanie Representative Neal Hendrickson White, Kami Schvanaveldt, Kelly Kennedy, Pat Ryan. Third: Scott Morgan, Todd Hess, Brad Bennion, Tim Conde, Kenton Call, Bryan Howell, James MacPherson, Spencer Jared Kronenberg ...... Senator Jenkins Millie Peterson Heather Mackey ...... Representative Carrie Burton . . . .Committee Education Local Greg Curtis Funding Jason Varner ...... Chiefs of Police James MacPherson ...... Senator Grant Burton ...... GOPTV Association Scott Howell Tyler Burton ...... Heritage Foundation Scott Waite . .Utah Progressive Network Annie Miller ...... Representative Chase Cannon . . . .Treasury Department Jacob Scott . .South Davis Area Chamber Karen Morgan Amy DeFrank . . . .The State Department of Commerce Representative Jackie Biskupski Joshua Erekson ...... Congressman Steve Clayton . . .Utah Governor’s Office Scott Morgan ...... Representative Chris Cannon Brock Ebmeyer . .Utah Governor’s Office Afton Bradshaw Abby Etherington .Treasury Department Jess Krannich . . .Utah Governor’s Office Representative Lamont Tyler Natalie Fawcett ...... Penn Schoen Joshua Rolph . . . .SL County Republican Annie Paydar ...... Representative & Berland Party Patrice Arent Robb Finlinson ...... Marcus Faust Chad Dansie ...... Common Cause Piper Rhodes ...... Senator Karen Hale Nadine Flyge ...... Mendez England Scott Stokes ...... News 4 Utah Julianne Smith ...... Representative & Associates Dan England .Utah Association Counties Jordan Tanner Sarah Gilbert ...... Congressman Grace Taylor . .Orrin Hatch for President Representative Don Bush Jim Hansen Josh Freeman .Orrin Hatch for President Sarah Walker ...... Representative Eric Goodrich . . . . .Senator Orrin Hatch Richard Oborn Orrin Hatch for President Neil Hansen Elizabeth Hanna . . . . .MCD International Adam Schwarz ...... Senator Representative Carl Duckworth Justin Hepworth . . .Senator Orrin Hatch Robert Bennett Representative Fred J Fife III Kenneth Jackman ...... Senator Kristin Howard ...... Utah Issues Stephanie White ...... Representative Robert Bennett Scott Trevino ...... SL County Perry Buckner Sharla Marlowe . . . . .U.S. Supreme Court Trevor Sheldon ...... Reformed Party Representative James Gowans Nathan McOmber . . .U.S. Supreme Court Rebecca Kimball . . . . .Attorney General Representative Duane Bourdeaux Elizabeth Mecham . . .Simon & Company Gregory Moesinger . . .Attorney General Chris Helfer ...... Senator Pete Suazo Majda Ouahidi ...... PaL-Tech Joshua Shirley ...... PTA Daniel Parker ...... ABC News Bureau Kami Schavaneveldt ...... Lobbyist, Luke Schtele ...... Caring Institute Craig Peterson ’00 Summer Interns Monica Shelton . . . . .White House Intern Olivia Fletcher ...... SUWA Washington, D.C. Program Amy Akerlow . . . . .Senator Orrin Hatch Andrew Skankey . . . .Garrett Yu Hussein 2000 Utah Legislative Interns Caroline Allred . . . . .White House Intern Mike Smith ...... PaL-Tech Chris Budge ...... Student Coordinator Program Nicholette Smith . . .U.S. Supreme Court Brad Bennion ...... Representative Ingrid Alvarez ...... MCD International Patrick Thurman . . .White House Intern Richard L Walsh Brooke Atwood ...... Congressman Program Representative ...... Chad E. Bennion David McIntosh Sarah Udall ...... Global Village Kelly Ann Booth .Senator Paula Julander Lance Brown ...... Congressman Leslie Warnock . . . .Senator Orrin Hatch Spence Brown . . . .Senator Alma Mansell David McIntosh Kenton Call ...... Representative Emelia (Sunny) Bills . . . . .Congressman Ralph Becker Merrill Cook 19 Hinckley Institute of Politics 1999-2000 Donors

Corporate/Foundation Donors AmeriNet IHC Barnes Banking Co Haven J. and Bonnie Rae Barlow Family Foundation Foxley Pignanelli Lyon and Evans, L.L.C. 2000 Summer D.C. Interns: Front, L-R: Kathryn Rose, Lisa Hayward, Brooke Atwood, Jon & Karen Huntsman Foundation Amy Ackerlow, Sunny Bills, Gloria Udall. Second: Lindsay Sorensen, Sara Cope, Leslie S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney Foundation Sorensen, Chelsea Brubaker, Sejal Desai, Farnaz Kashefi, Rachel Reiser, Sara Anne Union Pacific Corporation Taylor. Back: Nate Pierce, Chris Russell, McKay Tolboe, Brandon Dickerson, Lance Utah Bankers Association Brown, Patrick Moench, Dan McConkie, Shannon Gilmore, David Dibble, Dmitry Elkin, Wharton Innovation and Network, Inc. Scott Romney, Jeff Kirkham, Angela Fox, Laura Buxton, Angela Franco Friends of the Institute Chelsea Brubaker . .U.S. Supreme Court Leslie Ann Sorensen ...... The Caring Patrice Arent Sara Cope ...... U.S. Supreme Court Institute John Ashton Amy DeFrank . . . .The State Department Lindsay Sorensen ...... Congressman Desmond J. Barker Sejal Desai ...... Treasury Department Chris Cannon Ralph E. Becker, Jr. David Dibble .Congressman Jim Hansen Sara Anne Taylor . .Senator Orrin Hatch Robert W. Bishop Brandon Dickerson . . . .Mendez England McKay Tolboe . . . . .Senator Orrin Hatch Douglas S. Foxley & Associates Gloria Udall ...... Marcus Faust Kelly & Bae B. Gardner Dmitry Elkin ...... PaL-Tech Shih (Rosa) Hsu . .Department Health & Jake Garn Angela Fox ...... U.S. Supreme Court Human Services Brent H. Goodfellow Shannon Gilmore ...... Penn Schoen Kristen Oldroyd ...... Senator James S. Hinckley & Berland Assoc., Inc. Robert Bennett Robert H. Hinckley, Jr. Angela Franco .The Heritage Foundation in memory of E.L. ‘Chris’ Christensen Lisa Hayward ...... GOPTV Local in memory of Barbara J. Stockdale Kenneth Jackman ...... Senator Brock Ebmeyer . . . . .Office of Governor David A. Holbrook Robert Bennett Kati Anderson ...... Office of Governor Wayne K. Horiuchi Farnaz Kashefi . . . . .White House Intern Kelly Booth . . . . .Senator Paula Julander Robert P. & Dixie S. Huefner Program Jennifer Knowles ...... Fiscal Analyst Bruce S. Jenkins Jeff Kirkham ...... PaL-Tech Mathew Sorenson . . .Bureau Economic Michael O. Leavitt Michael Leavitt ...... Dutko Group Resources David B. Magleby Daniel McConkie ...... Senator Marsha Millett . . .Office of Sandy Mayor Bob & Kim Marquardt Robert Bennett Dr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Mortensen Patrick Moench ...... Senator Campaigns Mitchell H. Murri Orrin Hatch Elizabeth Niederman . .Karen Crompton Nathan Pierce ...... Global Village Sean Lake ...... Judy Ann Buffmire Michael R. Murphy Communications Lauren Ashley ...... Scott Howell Cynthia L. Naprestek Rachel Reiser ...... Committee for Zachary Lancaster ...... Scott Howell Lincoln C. Oliphant Education Funding Cody Whipperman ...... Scott Howell in honor of Bae B. Gardner Scott Romney ...... U.S. Supreme Court Jan Ellen Melchior ...... Scott Howell Corey A. Payne Kathryn Rose ...... Simon & Company Kristin Stover ...... Pat Jones Frank R. Pignanelli Chris Russel ...... The Mitchell Group Calvin L. Rampton Dr. S. Grover Rich, Jr. Mark L. Shurtleff Howard A. Stephenson The Hinckley Institute of Politics Sherrie Swensen is now on line at: Jeffrey Thalman Alonzo W. Watson, Jr. www.poli-sci.utah.edu/hinckley/ Nancy Workman David E. Yocom

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