Kavisha desai
Kavisha is a student at University of Richmond studying healthcare studies and business administration. She aspires to go into public health/healthcare administration. She is passionate about social justice and public policy. To show this passion, Kavisha is also a part of the student government at school. To take it to the next level, she is joining WPG and hopes to share her passion!
Washington Premier Group welcomes the Spring - Summer 2022 Intern Staff Assistants to the team!
ASHLEY BAIZAS
Ashley is a recent graduate from Ramapo College with a Bachelor's in Economics and a Minor in Political Science. She has worked on political campaigns handling data and finance management, and am currently employed at the Division of Elections in Bergen County, New Jersey. In the fall, Ashley will attend law school to complete a J.D./MBA program, and plans to pursue a career in business law.
SHREYAS PANDEY
Shreyas Pandey is a rising fourth-year student at James Madison University majoring in Public Policy and Administration and minoring in Political Science. He has worked on multiple local and state-level election campaigns and currently volunteer for a grassroots campaign in Montgomery County, Maryland: Hans Riemer for County Executive. Throughout his time at school, he’s been immersed in a diverse range of activities and leadership positions such as serving on the Student Council, South Asian Student Association Board, and as a DEI Ambassador for the Interfraternity Council. After college, Shreyas intends on getting a Master’s degree in Global Affairs and Policy and work towards becoming a Foreign Service Officer.
AARON URANGA
Aaron graduated from New York University with a Master’s in European and Mediterranean Studies. During his undergraduate career he received a double bachelor's degree in International Relations and Political Science while also acquiring two certificates in German Language and Culture and European/Eurasian Studies from Florida International Relations.
His master thesis focused on the economic policies of the far-right German party the Alternative for Germany (Alternative für Deutschland) and how important these policies were in the success of the party.
Aaron is a currently a family service counselor working for the Florida Department of Children and Family. He was previously an assistant intern to the director and the assistant director of the Jean Monnet Miami-Florida Jean Monnet European Center of Excellence where he worked to manage the center’s events and conferences focusing on international relations, European politics, global governance and democracy, and transatlantic relations He is interested in political economy, campaigns, political psychology, and international relations.
kathryn garven
Our Coordinator
Kate Garven is Washington Premier Group's Intern Coordinator and Administrative Assistant. She is an International Relations and Dance double major at Connecticut College finishing her Bachelor's degree. Prior to joining the WPG team, Kate has interned abroad in Jordan with Reclaim Childhood creating a dance program with the nonprofit. Assisting local coaches and volunteers in giving a total 300+ refugee and local girls athletic opportunities, she supporting administrative staff through grant writing, research, continuous social media presence, and created a promotional video. During the summer of 2018, Kate joined WPG as an intern and supported clients and current projects, learned about consulting, created blogs and news summaries, contacted legislators and legislation offices, and more. These experiences have helped shape her passion for human rights, governance, foreign policy, and public policy. After graduation in May of 2019, she hopes to explore these passions even more and attend graduate school eventually.