Julia Ross,
a senior in Economics,
participated in the White House
Internship Program during the Fall
2014 semester. Julia began the application process for the internship
program in February of her junior
year, under guidance from the UT
Office of National Scholarships and
Fellowships. After completing an
interview and a series of background
checks, she was notified of her
acceptance into the program in July.
Fall 2014 Scheduling and Advance interns, Presidential
Personal Secretary, Ferial Govashiri, and Alex Bleiweis,
Scheduling and Advance staff member (and first dog, Sunny)
in the White House Rose Garden
The Fall 2014 intern cohort began working in early September. The White House Internship Program was
designed to provide future public servants with an opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and
build leadership skills. In accordance with this mission, interns are offered regular opportunities for personal
and professional development through community service projects and Q&A sessions with senior staff
members. Interns can also select to be matched with a staff member mentor to assist with career planning.
Julia interned in the White house Department of Scheduling and Advance, which coordinates the travel
itineraries for President Obama and the White House Press Corps. As an intern, Julia worked within all
components of the department and contributed to the coordination of Presidential travel, the execution of
events, and the review and consideration of scheduling invitations addressed to President Obama.
Julia had the opportunity to serve as an
Advance team member for the President,
Vice President, and Dr. Jill Biden’s visit to
Knoxville in January of this year. She also
had the privilege of assisting the team
that coordinated President Obama’s visit
to the G20 Summit in Brisbane, Australia
in November. Julia enjoyed the community atmosphere of the Department of
Scheduling and Advance very much and is
very grateful she had the opportunity to
meet so many bright young people committed to public service.
Julia is pictured with her sister, Margaret Ross (UT Economics
Class of 2013) in the White House Crosshalls during holiday
festivities.
Students interested in applying for the White House
Internship Program should
get in touch with the Office of
National Scholarships and
Fellowships and plan to attend the Baker Center Café on
DC Internships on February
17th from 12:45-1:45pm.