Interning at HOTT has helped me improve my policy research and writing skills, bringing me closer to my future career goals! My work has largely focused on researching policies across the east coast, tracking policies in Maryland, and researching academic studies.

I learned the importance of networking and making good connections within the area of your work. I learned the ins and outs of state government and how to build a coalition around a project.

Interning here has taught me a lot about how important consistency and confidence are when working in the legislative world. Having consistent contact and meetings made a difference in helping us get this project in front of so many different people and build the support we needed to keep things…