Meet Our Fellows
National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice Fellows
Congressional Fellows
National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice Fellows
Sianay Chase Clifford
Social Justice Fellow
Dennis Johnson
Social Justice Fellow
Jared Lewis
Social Justice Fellow
Congressional Fellows
Leah Castleberry
Technology Fellow
Rachel Gentry
Finance Fellow
Naadiya Hutchinson
Health Fellow
Nkechi Ilechie
Donald M. Payne Foreign Policy Fellow
Bishar Jenkins Jr.
Health Fellow
Danielle King
Health Fellow
Kyle Sheppard
Technology Fellow
Meagan Thompson
Women’s Health Leadership Fellow
Cody West
Energy Fellow
Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black young professionals who have earned a graduate or professional degree.
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Fellowship Program Overview
The CBCF Congressional Fellowship Program equips early career policy professionals who are committed to contributing to public policy with the necessary skills to become the next generation of leaders in public service. The program is an intensive 20-months policy training and leadership development program which enables fellows to receive hands-on public policy training as full-time legislative aides and policy analysts. Fellows are paid an annual salary plus benefits. Participants must reside in or relocate to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and are responsible for their own travel, housing, and other living expenses.
CBCF fellowship issue areas include: The Donald M. Payne Foreign Policy Fellowship; Energy; Energy & Environment; Health Policy; Woman & Health Sciences; Finance & Economic Policy; Technology & Cybersecurity; and Technology & Diversity.
Each fellowship cohort brings together individuals with diverse interests in policy areas in order to complement and enrich the experiences of all program participants.
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What Past Fellows Are Saying
Erin Robinson
Policy Analyst, Center for the Study of Social Policy
“My time on the Hill taught me that I can learn quickly about any topic and find the most salient points to keep the Member informed. It redefined how I thought about my talents and abilities and reinforced that the work of progressive politics and governing is exactly what I want to be doing.”
Priscilla Barbour
Sr. Manager, Federal and State Advocacy, Vistra Energy
“During my time on the Hill, I was able to build lasting relationships that have been helpful in my personal and professional development. I would not be where I am today without the opportunity to work on the Hill and focus on policy issues that directly impact my current line of work. The CBCF Fellowship was a unique opportunity for me to hone my skills as a policy professional and build a strong background in energy and environment issues.”
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Please note: Immediate relatives (defined as one’s parents, step-parents, siblings, spouse, children, step-children, foster children, in-laws, sibling in-laws, grandparents, great grandparents, step-great grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews) of a CBC Member, a CBC Spouse, a staff person of a CBC Member or Spouse, CBCF staff, a member of the CBCF Board of Directors, Member of CBCF, Corporate Advisory Council Member of CBCF, or any CBCF-sponsoring entity are not eligible for CBCF fellowship programs.