Introducing the 11th Cohort of DC Concentration Students

The LBJ Washington Center is excited to welcome its 11th cohort of LBJ School DC Concentration graduate students to Washington this summer. The students have been hard at work in Austin completing their core coursework and preparing for their move to the nation's capital. 

While in DC, these Master of Public Affairs and Master of Global Policy Studies students take evening coursework as well as complete a required, simultaneous six-month (June–December 2026) Policy Apprenticeship at a public or private policy organization throughout the city, before graduating in December 2026.

As the students search for Policy Apprenticeship placements, they need your help. Below is more information on each of the 2026 LBJ DC Fellows. If your organization is interested in hosting an LBJ DC Fellow, or you would like to speak with a student about their interests, please contact the LBJ Washington Center via email. Please note that preliminary interest on your part, or on the part of a referred organization, does not imply a commitment to hire.

Danny Anderson

Policy Interests: Social welfare programs, education, children’s health

Policy Apprenticeship Goals: Advocacy group, Congressional office or committee

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Clay Cortez

Policy Interests: Poverty reduction, social welfare programs, affordable housing 

Policy Apprenticeship Goals: Congressional office, think tank, or consulting firm

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Bryn Dubin

Policy Interests: Healthcare, environment, economy

Policy Apprenticeship Goals: Government affairs firm

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Erin Grossmann

Policy Interests: Criminal justice reform, labor policy, civil rights and liberties

Policy Apprenticeship Goals: Congressional office or committee

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Robyn Heitzman

Policy Interests: Human trafficking prevention, migration

Policy Apprenticeship Goals: International organization, non-profit, or think tank

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Seth Rogers

Policy Interests: Institutional reform; legislative oversight & rulemaking; federalism; national security

Policy Apprenticeship Goals: Congressional office or committee

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Renya Stovall

Policy Interests: Data analysis, financial management, technology policy, bipartisan solutions

Policy Apprenticeship Goals: Consulting firm or think tank

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Sophie Webster

Policy interests: Renewable energy, water policy, educational access

Policy Apprenticeship Goals: Congressional committee or think tank

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