Host Office: Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06)

Angel is a first-generation immigrant from Kumasi, Ghana, who moved to the United States at the age of five through the visa lottery. As our first Digital Communications Fellow, she will help translate the office’s legislative work into engaging, accessible content for constituents. Angel earned her B.A. in Political Science, magna cum laude, from North Carolina Central University.

Host Office: Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03)

Eni is a first generation Nigerian-American born in Brooklyn and based in Baltimore. She holds a Master’s in Public Policy from Duke and dual magna cum laude degrees from NYU in International Relations and Environmental Science. Eni’s experience spans the State Department, UN Foundation, NOAA, and a Fulbright in Romania.

Host Office: Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03)

Daniel is a Macaulay Honors College graduate with a B.A. in History, Political Science, and Classical Studies. Daniel has led student government initiatives, advocated for economic mobility, and supported efforts to expand the Earned Income and Child Tax Credits. A Queens native, he enjoys soccer, Mets games, and exploring new foods.

Host Office: Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03)

Mahika is a first-generation South Asian American and University of Kansas honors graduate with a B.A. in Political Science and minors in Business and Dance. Mahika previously interned for Representative Sharice Davids, an opportunity that deepened her passion for constituent advocacy.

Host Office: Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)

Sam is a Harvard Law School graduate and our first Senior Fellow, focusing on housing policy. He has experience at the Niskanen Center, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and both sides of Capitol Hill. He has published work in the Federation of American Scientists and HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research Edge Magazine. The Senior Fellowship is made possible by a generous gift from CoEfficient Giving.