The 2023 Fellowship ran from January 3 to December 31, offering a year-long transformative experience. Participants from diverse backgrounds engaged in projects, workshops, and mentorship programs, fostering personal and professional growth. Meet the cohort below:
Eric Aumiller
Capitol Hill Placement:
Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
VA Position: Board of Veterans Appeals
Meghan Badame
Capitol Hill Placement:
House Veterans Affairs Committee – Minority
VA Position: Veterans Benefits Administration Central Office
David Greenwood
Capitol Hill Placement:
Senate Veterans Affairs Committee – Majority
VA Position: Operations, Security and Preparedness
Jasmine Negron
Capitol Hill Placement:
Rep. John Carter (R-TX-31)
VA Position: Board of Veterans Appeals
Stephen Pahides
Capitol Hill Placement:
Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA-26)
VA Position: Office of General Council
For questions about the Fellowship program, please contact:
Shakti Mehrotra, MPH
Chief of Staff
shakti.mehrotra2@va.gov
Andrew Blevins, JD, MBA
Program Specialist
andrew.blevins@va.gov
By Saki Ververis, Program Specialist
