Congratulations to the VA Congressional Fellowship Program Class of 2024! The program runs from January 3 to December 31, 2024. Please join us in welcoming this exceptional cohort.
For questions regarding 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
April Garrett
Capitol Hill Placement:
Senate Veterans Affairs Committee – Minority
VA Position: Attorney, Office of General Council
Allison Bernheimer
Capitol Hill Placement:
House Veterans Affairs Committee – Minority
VA Position: Veteran Readiness and Employment Program Analyst VBA
Katheryn Adams
Capitol Hill Placement:
Senate Veterans Affairs Committee -Majority
VA Position: Attorney, Office of General Council
Suzy Shirley
Capitol Hill Placement:
Rep. Morgan McGarvey (KY-03)
VA Position: Director, Community Engagement and Fellowships VHA
Brittany Brignac
Capitol Hill Placement:
Senator Mike Rounds (SD)
VA Position: Attorney, Office of General Council
Phillip Chalker
Capitol Hill Placement:
Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26)
Attorney, Board of Veterans Appeals
By Saki Ververis, Program Specialist