Crapo Welcomes Summer 2025 Interns

Washington, D.C.--Eight interns joined U.S. Senator Mike Crapo’s (R-Idaho) offices in Washington, D.C., and Boise for the Summer 2025 term.

“These young individuals joining my office for the summer will directly experience the inner workings of the U.S. Senate during President Trump’s historic second term,” said Crapo.  “They will actively engage with Idaho’s constituents, expand their knowledge of the federal policymaking process and grow hard and soft skills important for their next career step.  I am delighted to have them on board for this summer and look forward to their success.”

Five interns are serving in the Washington, D.C., Office:

1. Erika Amaral-Pelayo is a native of Kuna, Idaho, entering her junior year at the University of Idaho.  She is majoring in political science with minors in Spanish and business economics. 

2. Jaden Tilley is a native of Orofino, Idaho, and a student at Brigham Young University.  He is majoring in political science.

3. Ethan Gilpin is a native of Montana and is currently attending Montana State University.  He is studying economics and finance.

4. Kylie Keysor is a native of north California and is enrolled at Brigham Young University.  She is majoring in business.

5. Catherine Lucia is a native of Virginia with family in Preston, Idaho.  She is a junior at Brigham Young University, studying communication disorders with a political science minor.
   
   

Three interns are serving in the Boise Office:

1. Lucy Ford is a native of Hailey, Idaho, starting her junior year at Boise State University.  She is studying government with aspirations of attending graduate school. 

2. Michael McCurry is a native of Boise, Idaho, and a U.S. Army veteran, entering his senior year at Boise State University.  He is majoring in political science.

3. Ryan Collins is a native of Kuna, Idaho, and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.  He earned his B.S. in political science from Arizona State University and is interested in attending law school.
   
   

Crapo hosts interns in his Washington, D.C., office as well as in the various regional offices throughout Idaho.  The applications for the spring 2026 term close on October 15, 2025.  Students interested in positions for the spring, summer or fall semesters can find more information about the application process, internship expectations and deadlines for applying on the Senator's official website at: https://www.crapo.senate.gov/services/for-students/internships.

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