The Kevin B. Harrington Student Ambassador Program is a unique opportunity for Saint Anselm College students of any major to be involved in supporting the Institute's various events and activities.
Ambassadors are highly motivated, dedicated students who work closely with the New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIOP) staff on public programming and civic engagement work. They assist in event promotion, welcome guests and VIPs, and serve as greeters and ushers. In addition, the non-partisan student ambassadors often moderate question and answer periods, facilitate book signings, and lead other post-event activities.
As speakers and candidates visit the Institute, student ambassadors often get special opportunities to meet guests behind the scenes. During election cycles, ambassadors have been able to serve as stand-ins on local and national debate sets and assist media outlets in covering the first-in-the-nation primary.
Student Leadership
Lauren Blois is a senior Politics major and Communication minor from Wakefield, Mass. She is an active member of Pep Band and is completing her second internship at WMUR.
Beau Manzi is a junior Politics and Communication double major from North Andover, Mass. In addition to his Vice Chair position, he also works as a NHIOP Social Media Communications Intern.
Jocelyn Green is a sophomore Politics major and Communication minor from Litchfield, NH. She is Secretary General of the Student Government Association and works as councilor for American Legion Auxiliary Granite Girls State.
Martina Straka is a junior Politics and Economics double major from Owls Head, ME. She is a member of the Saint Anselm College Women in Business club and volunteers at Saint Raphael's Food Parish.
John Fitzpatrick is a junior Politics major with minors in Political Theory and American Studies from East Longmeadow, Mass. He is the Chairman of College Republicans and a student intern for Gov. Kelly Ayotte's Commission on Government Efficiency.
Tyler Witzgall is a sophomore International Relations major from Leominster, Mass. Last year, he worked on Gov. Kelly Ayotte's election campaign and is currently in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC).
Conor Beswick is a senior Politics and Finance major from Andover, Mass. He has worked as a Congressional Aide for Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander and currently holds a position on the Stefany Shaheen for Congress Campaign.
Owen Bland is a junior International Relations major from Willington, CT. He is a dedicated member of the Anselmian Abbey Players, The Saint Anselm Crier, and debate team.