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Joining us for her third summer as an advancement intern is Amelia Molitor. She will be a junior at Walsh University, where she is studying psychology and theology. She oversees the running and hiking club, as well as the College Republicans club.
Michaela Stiles is this summer’s CapCon intern. She is a Hillsdale alumna and current Florida State University graduate student, studying voice performance. Michaela loves the Mackinac Center’s culture of collaboration.
Tyler Conrad, a recent Hillsdale College graduate who studied economics, is one of this year’s legal policy interns. His favorite thing about working at the Mackinac Center is getting hands-on experience in issues affecting the state.
Matthew Wright joins us for his second summer as a research intern. He will be a senior at Michigan State University, studying political theory and constitutional democracy. He is an avid reader.
A recent graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in economics, Craig Orji is an environmental and energy policy intern. Craig values the way the Mackinac Center follows its free-market principles, rooted in liberty for all.
Valerie Check will be a junior at Hillsdale College, where she studies English and religion. She joins us for her second summer as an advancement intern. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball and hiking.
Sarah Rakoczy is an intern in the communications department. Sarah is going into her fifth year at Saginaw Valley State University, where she is president of the Turning Point USA chapter. Sarah is studying political science and plans to run for office one day.
Jordan Barker is part of the advancement team, going into his fourth year at Northwood University in business administration. He enjoys Michigan’s beautiful summers by playing golf or, if he’s lucky, being on the water with a fishing pole in hand.
Samuel Peterson is a native Floridian and recent graduate of Grove City College, where he studied economics. He is this year’s fiscal policy intern. Sam appreciates the Mackinac Center’s culture of working toward the shared goal of expanding free markets and liberty throughout Michigan.
Heather Juskiewicz is this year’s events intern. She will be a sophomore at Hillsdale College. Her favorite parts about working at the Mackinac Center are meeting people, planning events, and seeing that the work behind the scenes truly makes an impact.
Naomi Saneda, one of this year’s communications interns, is going into her sophomore year at Patrick Henry College, where she studies economics and business analytics. Her favorite part of the Mackinac Center is working with people who are dedicated to freedom and the pursuit of liberty.
A recent Hillsdale graduate, Ewan Hayes, is the other legal intern this summer. In his free time, he pursues art and enjoys playing his guitar.
Joy Nickoloff is an advancement intern this summer and is a senior at Northwood University, studying business administration. Joy is passionate about the values the Mackinac Center exemplifies.
This summer’s graphic design intern is Hannah Golab. She is going into her senior year at Saginaw Valley State University, majoring in graphic design. In her free time, she travels Up North, reads and visits friends.
This summer’s education policy intern, Olivia Michiels, is a rising senior at Hillsdale College, where she studies economics. She enjoys the Mackinac Center because everyone is passionate about what they do, and that makes a great environment.
