For this week's intern spotlight, we have Belle Neilson, who is interning with the Subcommittees on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries and Indian and Insular Affairs this summer.
What is your background?
I am currently attending Hendrix College. I will be graduating in 2024 with degrees in Business, Economics and Health Science. I am from Hot Springs, Ark. Last summer I worked in Chairman Westerman's personal office.
Why did you choose to intern for the committee?
I chose to apply for the committee internship because I wanted a deeper look into how policy is created. I am the most interested in policy involving the environment, as well as health care policy with my background in health sciences.
What’s been your most enjoyable part of interning so far?
The most enjoyable part of my internship so far has been getting to know the staff and hearing from all the experts that come through to speak in testimonies and briefings.
What has been your favorite part of living in D.C. so far, and is there anything you want to see before you leave?
The best part about D.C. is how accessible everything is. D.C. is so easy to get around by metro or just walking. Before I leave D.C. I want to go to the air and space museum because it has been closed for so long for renovations.