Named as one of the “30 Under 30 in Law and Policy,” she was lauded in particular for her “efforts to reach out and promote its conservative agenda to the next generation.”
Pftizenmaier oversees Heritage’s Young Leaders Program, including our internship program, to guide young conservatives as they start their careers. This program continues to have an impact: two former Heritage interns were elected to Congress in 2012.
Bob Miller addresses Heritage's fall 2012 intern class as Heritage Vice President Becky Norton Dunlop looks on.
Entrepreneur and Heritage Foundation member Bob Miller urged Heritage interns in a speech last week to “to keep the American Dream alive for those who come after us.”
Miller, who built Better Baked Foods from the ground up, knows actions speak louder than words.
“My life demonstrates the positive effect of the American Dream. My 50 year story is really a love affair with freedom,” he told the 60 interns assembled in Heritage’s Allison Auditorium for their graduation ceremony.
Miller came from humble beginnings making donuts at his family’s bakery. He eventually started a hot dog and pizza stand, which grew into one of the largest frozen food manufacturers in the United States. Continue Reading »
For three newly-elected members of Congress, this past weekend’s Heritage Foundation briefings for freshmen lawmakers should have been a refresher. That’s because they participated in Heritage’s educational programs before.
One of Heritage’s chief missions is to educate rising leaders in the conservative movement. Our internship program, part of our Young Leaders Program, is just one part of what Heritage does to educate the next generation of policymakers.
That three freshmen lawmakers have links to Heritage indicates that our efforts truly pay off in the long run.
Do you think educating interns and Congress members alike about conservative principles is the best way to ensure the future of the conservative movement?
The Heritage Foundation’s Heather Pfitzenmaier, who leads our Young Leaders Program, will be awarded a Buckley Award by the Young Conservatives Coalition.
The Young Leaders Program works with young conservatives across America and oversees Heritage’s prestigious internship program.
Below is the press release announcing her accomplishment: Continue Reading »
The Heritage Foundation's summer 2012 interns pose with Heritage President Ed Feulner.
Thanks to the support of Heritage Foundation members, 73 young conservatives were able to spend their summer working with Heritage experts on the day’s most pressing issues. During the three-month internship program, they gained a better understanding of our nation’s first principles and learned important career skills.
Heritage Foundation interns pose in front of the Capitol in Washington. From left to right: Bridget Littleton, James Kennedy (behind), Anna Jones, and Rita Heaton (the author)
This summer, I had the opportunity to work as an intern in The Heritage Foundation membership office.
After graduating in May from Cedarville University with a degree in marketing, I decided to apply to Heritage to gain experience in a principled, policy-oriented organization. Knowing how competitive Heritage’s internship program can be, I jumped at the chance for a position!
Here are seven reasons my experience this summer at Heritage has been invaluable: Continue Reading »
Heritage Foundation interns Sarah Wells, Daniel Mellor and Caroline Moore.
Since January, I have had the pleasure of being part of The Heritage Foundation’s Young Leaders program, which is considered one of the hardest and most competitive internship programs in DC. The experience entirely surpassed my expectations and will stay with me as I move to a position on Capitol Hill.
From when I first came to Heritage, it was readily apparent that this organization is different from anywhere else. The caliber of people working here is unmatched. All eight floors are working together to advance a cause greater than themselves. Everyone is friendly and accessible, and I had the privilege of meeting with experts in each department and learning from their wisdom and experience. Continue Reading »
Dana Blauvelt, a member of Heritage's Young Leaders Program
Adjusting to life as an intern at The Heritage Foundation was probably the easiest transition I have ever made. As a student from a conservative college with a strong background in America’s founding principles, there couldn’t have been a better fit for me this summer.
Nor could my experience have come at a better time. I have had the privilege of a front row seat in the theater of American politics at a time of unprecedented fiscal debate. I was able to promote essential conservative principles while being exposed to heated political discourse. The textbook knowledge I gained in my economics, American history and Constitutional law classes came alive in Washington as I dug deeper into the reasoning behind the latest legislative proposals. Continue Reading »
Moving to Washington, DC from Los Angeles, CA was a huge transition for me — it was quite the culture shock. But my passion for public policy and conservatism was enough to lead me to accept an internship with The Heritage Foundation. And I could not be happier with my decision.
My time at Heritage has been a wonderful experience intellectually, professionally, and socially. I made the right choice!
Not only have I learned a great deal about our nation’s rich, conservative heritage, I have developed a deeper understanding of why I am conservative and how important the work that we accomplish here is. It was fascinating to attend weekly briefings and lectures from some of the nation’s foremost scholars on topics ranging from health care and entitlement reform to first principles and their relevance to today’s public policy debates. Continue Reading »
