Local Talent Keeps Our Ward Strong

I got my start in politics through an internship program. At that time, I was a junior in college participating in a summer internship program in Washington, D.C. through the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.

It was there that I worked for Congressman William Lacy Clay and did everything from sorting spoons to attending congressional briefings. It was the best experience of my life, and I established many long standing friendships and a strong professional network resulting in my first “out of college” job in the Capitol Hill office of former Minority Leader, Richard Gephardt.

I value interns with their energy, enthusiasm and willingness to do whatever needs to be done. The 6th Ward has been blessed to have two interns working this past semester. Jennifer Lee, a law student at St. Louis University, and Jerin Van Wyk an undergraduate student at Harris Stowe State University. Internships are traditionally non paid positions at the St. Louis Board of Aldermen and are available each semester and during the summer for college credit.

College students interested in obtaining a memorable and educational experience should contact my office and request an internship application.