Rounds Introduces Fall Semester Interns
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced two South Dakota college students as fall 2015 interns in his Washington, D.C., office.
- Sophie Doeden is from Beresford, SD, and is a junior at Northern State University in Aberdeen. Sophie is majoring in political science and minoring in history and economics. She is involved in Girls State and teaches Sunday school at her church.
- Kristi Blackler is from Rapid City, SD, and is a senior at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. Kristi is majoring in political science and international studies. She is active in Model United Nations and College Republicans.
Intern duties include tracking legislation, researching bills, attending committee hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, handling constituent phone calls, sorting mail and providing legislative support. Interns work closely with constituents and staff, polish their research and writing skills and gain an in-depth understanding of a U.S. Senate office.
The fall internship program in Sen. Rounds’ office lasts through December. College students interested in a spring 2016 semester internship in the Washington, D.C. office or in one of Sen. Rounds’ state offices can visit www.rounds.senate.gov, call Erin Budmayr at (605) 224-1450, or email a resume and cover letter to erin_budmayr@rounds.senate.gov. College credit is available.
