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Former Fellows: Projects and Careers
Each summer Fellows work on a variety of projects throughout the Executive Branch. Here’s a look at what recent Fellows have done and where they are now . . .
Sarah Abreu (University of Virginia, Office of the Secretary of Technology, 2006) advised the Secretary on potential research and development partnerships between Virginia’s colleges and universities and a variety of national corporations. She currently works as a Member Relations Associate with The CFO Executive Board in Washington, D.C.
Stephen Ander (University of Virginia, Office of the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, 2005) helped to analyze the potential economic impacts of off-shore drilling and developed recommendations for additional events related to the Jamestown 2007 celebration. After working as a Consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers' Washington Federal Practice he enrolled in the Masters of Public Policy program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.
Bonita Archer (Virginia Commonwealth University, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, 2004) researched and analyzed data regarding oral health in the Commonwealth's rural communities. She currently works as a Class Action Project Coordinator in the Office of the Attorney General.
Steven Combs (College of William and Mary, Office of the Secretary of Administration, 2003) focused on a number of initiatives related to the Commonwealth's veterans, including the formation of the new Virginia Department of Veterans Services. He currently serves as Director of Policy and Planning for the Department.
David Conmy (University of Virginia, Office of the Secretary of Natural Resources, 2004) worked to promote ridesharing and public transportation programs among state employees and assisted the Department of Environmental Quality with policy updates to its Web site. He currently works as an Associate Planner with K.W. Poore & Associates, Inc. Community Development Consultants in Richmond.
Rachael Harrell (Christopher Newport University, Department of Planning and Budget, 2004) calculated cost estimates and analyzed revenue options for Virginia's initiative related to the United States Supreme Court's landmark Olmstead decision. She currently works as an Analyst with the Department of Planning and Budget.
Anna Healy (Virginia Tech, Governor's Policy Office, 2002) focused on a variety of K-12 education initiatives, including the development and launch of Governor Warner's Partnership for Achieving Successful Schools (PASS). She currently serves as Director of Government Relations and Health Policy for Virginia Commonwealth University.
Jane Minerly (University of Mary Washington, Council on Virginia's Future, 2005) conducted research instrumental to developing Virginia's state management scorecard and developed briefing memos on a variety of topics, including increasing government productivity. After working as the Assistant Scheduler for two Governors she enrolled at Temple Law School in Philadelphia.
James Toscano (Old Dominion University, Office of the Secretary of Technology, 2002) assisted with a wide array of planning and promotional efforts for the annual Commonwealth of Virginia Innovative Technology Symposium. He currently serves as Director of External Affairs for Hampton Roads Transit.
Rachael Wagner (Harvard University, Governor's Policy Office, 2004) analyzed offshore outsourcing policies adopted by states across the country and assisted with research regarding the creation of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry. She currently works as an Analyst with Blackstone Private Equity in New York.