GU Politics

Today , we hosted a conversation on building careers in political data with Andrew Blythe (F'05, MS'13), Tom Bonier, Fall 2022 Fellow Alex Lundry (MPP'04), and Liam O'Rourke at the Capitol Campus. Thank you for joining us and sharing your experiences!

Stay tuned for more career chats this semester!

Missed the Fellows Open House on the Hilltop? Here's another chance to see them over on the Capitol Campus!

Join us Tuesday, February 17 from 12:30-1:30 pm at Georgetown's Capitol Campus. We hope to see you there! bit.ly/CCMG26

Looking to build a career path in political data? Join us for a career chat at Georgetown's Capitol Campus on Thursday, February 12 at 12:30 pm. bit.ly/PolData

Beginning with Campaign Bootcamp, Joshua Marin-Mora (SFS’21) was consistently involved with GU Politics and its programming and was able to connect with other students just as enthusiastic about politics as he was. Read more about Joshua's story: politics.georgetown.edu/2026/01/28/1...

Tomorrow, January 24, at 3:00 PM the GU Politics Student Advisory Board will be hosting a watch party for the U.S. Senate debate between U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. James Talarico. Join us in the Living Room! No sign-ups needed.

Ask Julia Nesheiwat anything Friday, January 23 from 3-4 pm! bit.ly/NesheiwatAMA

Ask Monica Popp anything Friday, January 23 from 2-3 pm! bit.ly/PoppAMA

Ask Stephen Martinko anything Friday, January 23 from 1-2 pm! bit.ly/MartinkoAMA

Ask Richard Walters anything Friday, January 23 from 11 am-12 pm! bit.ly/WaltersAMA

Ask Jon Tester anything Friday, January 23 from 10-11 am! bit.ly/TesterAMA

Get involved by applying to join one of their Student Strategy teams! bit.ly/SSTS26

& on Friday, the Fellows will hold AMA sessions in the Living Room!

The Meet the Spring 2026 Fellows Open House is TODAY! Join us in Copley Formal Lounge from 5-6:30 PM to hear from them on campus for the first time! bit.ly/GUPoliticsS26

Yesterday, we held a two-part conversation with former Fellows who worked in the Obama, Biden, and first Trump administrations on the first year of Trump's second term and what the outlook is for the next three.

Stay tuned for more pop-up discussion groups with former Fellows!

Yesterday evening, we hosted two of D.C.'s top lobbyists for a career chat with students about the skills it takes to build a career in lobbying.

Thank you to Advisory Board Member Izzy Klein (C'99) and Spring 2026 Fellow Monica Popp for kicking off our 2026 career chats!

GU Politics is hosting two conversations on year 1 of the second Trump administration with former Fellows who worked in the Trump and Biden administrations throughout the day on both the Hilltop and Capitol Campuses.

Come discuss your thoughts! RSVP: forms.gle/sieru34iVsNC...

So you want to be a lobbyist? Come join two of the top lobbyists in Washington — GU Politics Advisory Board Member Izzy Klein (C‘99) and Spring 2026 Fellow Monica Popp — for a conversation about what it takes to be a lobbyist in D.C. RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

YouTube video by Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service Meet the Spring 2026 GU Politics Fellows!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou0N...

Richard Walters
Former RNC Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor; Executive Director, Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee

Discussion Group Topic: Parties, Power, and Polarization: What to Expect in the Midterm Elections

Jon Tester
Former U.S. Senator (D-MT)

Discussion Group Topic: American Democracy at 250: Is It Still Working?

Monica Popp
Former Chief of Staff, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX); Co-President, Marshall & Popp

Discussion Group Topic: How Policy Issues Such as Health Care Become Larger Political Movements

Julia Nesheiwat (MA’08) – Visiting Fellow
10th White House Homeland Security Advisor (1st Trump Administration); Distinguished Fellow and Board Member, Atlantic Council

Discussion Group Topic: National Security in an America First World: From AI to the Arctic

Stephen Martinko
Global Head of Product Public Policy, TikTok

Discussion Group Topic: The Politics of Digital Innovation: Navigating Disruptive Technologies

Mehdi Hasan – Visiting Fellow
Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Zeteo Media; former Host, MNSBC

Discussion Group Topic: Who’s Afraid of a Tough Question? Debate, Division, and Democracy in a Polarized Age

As we hit the halfway point of our 10th anniversary year, we are excited to introduce the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) Spring 2026 Fellows. Learn more & get involved this semester: politics.georgetown.edu/2026/01/07/m...

Stay tuned for an announcement coming soon! 👀

What a year… and decade! We are looking forward to everything 2026 will bring. Want to help us keep the momentum going over the next decade? You can make a gift here secure.advancement.georgetown.edu/s/1686/18/gi.... Happy New Year!

The GU Politics team wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season! See you next year!

YouTube video by Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service 10 Years of GU Politics Fellows

Since launching in 2015, GU Politics has welcomed 117 distinguished political, public service and media leaders to our community as GU Politics Fellows. These are some of their reflections on the Institute's first decade. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuJ4...

Madwa-Nika Cadet (MPP’17) was helping shape GU Politics’ programming and student initiatives from its first year, which was also her first year at the McCourt School. Today, she is a member of the National Assembly of Quebec. Read more: bit.ly/GUPXAlum

Need a study break? Join us tomorrow!