Katie Koziara
ann arbor, mi
kkoziara [at] umich [dot] edu
Education
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Arts, Class of 2015 (Expected)
Bachelor of Arts, Class of 2015 (Expected)
- Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
- Focus in Domestic Health Policy
- Selected for Minor in Writing Program
- Cumulative G.P.A. 3.58/4.00
Experience
Public Service Intern Program
Student Coordinator
Ann Arbor, MI
August 2014 - Present
Student Coordinator
Ann Arbor, MI
August 2014 - Present
- Collaborating with my co-coordinator to recruit students who are passionate about public service and Washington D.C.
- Managing the program application process by reviewing over 150 applications, coordinating and conducting interviews, and selecting 80 participants
- Preparing presentations throughout the year for program participants on topics such as professional development, networking, and interview skills
- Hosting weekly office hours to assist program participants with their internship search, review their cover letters and resumes, and prepare them for interviews
- Updating the Twitter and Facebook accounts with information pertinent to program participants as well as facilitating discussion on the LinkedIn page
U.S. Congress, House of Representatives
Congressional Intern
Washington, DC
May 2014 - August 2014
Congressional Intern
Washington, DC
May 2014 - August 2014
- Communicated professionally with constituents in order to measure constituent opinions and relay the Congressman's positions to the public
- Showed constituents the U.S. Capitol and provided them with an informative tour of Congress during their visit to Washington, D.C.
- Sorted through, documented, and formulated responses to constituent mail, faxes, and telephone calls to assist with correspondence between the office and constituents
- Attended briefings and hearings and produced detailed reports for staff members
- Completed background research on areas for potential policy improvement
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care Policy Intern
Washington, DC
January 2014 - April 2014
Washington, DC
January 2014 - April 2014
- Worked to advise and affect public policy as well as advocate for often marginalized citizens in long-term care facilities
- Attended and reported on meetings with Congressional staff, non-profits, and advocacy groups as well as hearings and briefings
- Researched cases of neglect and abuse in long-term care facilities, articles on the topic, and policy related to long-term care
- Produced content for and managed social media, website content, info graphics, and email blasts to over 6000 people
- Assisted with fundraising: updated donor databases using Salsa Labs and E-Tapestry, processed donations and orders, and conducted donor research, outreach, and stewardship
Additional
Michigan Daily
Granader Family Upper-Level Writing Prize (Humanities)
Michigan in Washington Program
- Opinion Columnist
- January 2015 - Present
Granader Family Upper-Level Writing Prize (Humanities)
- One of two selected students
- February 2015
Michigan in Washington Program
- Selected Participant
- March 2013 - May 2014
- Selected Participant
- September 2012 - August 2013
- Fundraising Co-Chair
- September 2011 - June 2014