Below are the spotlight information of my 2026 interns, beginning with the spring term.
College/University:
Brigham Young University - Idaho Graduate
Major:
Public Policy and Administration.
Policy Areas of Interest:
National Security, Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Energy.
Career Goals:
I want to work as an analyst for the federal government.
Favorite Part of Idaho and Why:
I enjoy the small farm town feelings and a wide-open place to raise a family.
What Led You to Applying for this Internship:
I enjoyed interning for Senator Crapo the first time and wanted to come back.
Additional Thoughts:
I love how policy is structured and the steps to evaluate create and establish it in the form of a law, rule or procedure.
College/University:
Boise State University
Major:
Political Science and Legal Studies.
Policy Areas of Interest:
Education, Immigration, Technology and AI.
Goals after Graduation:
After graduation, I hope to attend law school. Currently, I am interested in corporate or business law; however, I am interested in expanding my knowledge and learning about all facets of law.
Favorite Part of Idaho and Why:
McCall — I grew up spending most summers on the lake and I believe there are very few things in the world close to the beauty of the city and the peacefulness of the environment.
What Led You to Applying for this Internship:
What led to applying to the internship: I wanted to learn more about what it means to work in politics. I have never considered politics as a career path and wanted to understand more about what goes into policy work and expand my knowledge.
Additional Thoughts:
I have already gained a wealth of knowledge and have been exposed to career paths I did not know existed. The Crapo staff has been overwhelmingly welcoming and supportive allowing me ample opportunities for education and growth.