ryan rizzo

Conducted research on government programs, policies and individuals for a wide array of office projects. Gathered demographic information, press clippings and other data. Completed data entry, prepared for conferences, responded to telephonic inquiries and made deliveries to offices across the Capitol.

Assisted the Assistant State Attorneys with legal research, pre-trial motions, trial preparation, and case discovery. Attended and observed pre-trial conferences, trial, sentencing hearings, and docket review.

Conducted policy research and drafted memorandums and policy briefings for members of the office and clients. Aided clients with federal grant programs applications. Tracked federal and state legislation through the House and Senate. Reviewed to Congressional hearings and wrote briefings for clients and members of staff. Attended office events and assisted with event coordination.

Reached out to GW graduate and undergraduate alumni through phone solicitation -Gathered updates on alumni records, discussed their experiences as students, and solicited gifts to benefit academic programs, student life, and scholarships

* Assisted with office work, ranging from data input to dealing with constituent issues * Communicated with constituents and helped them understand government policies and the Congresswoman’s stances * Helped with District events sponsored by the Congresswoman or related to constituent needs/concerns * Attended events hosted by or in support of the Congresswoman. Event issues ranged from addressing HIV/AIDS, Medicare fraud prevention, Watershed Act passage

Activities and Societies: Students Against Sexual Assault, GW Ballroom

Activities and Societies: National AP Scholar, Type One Newspaper Editor, Creative Writing Club President, Drama Department