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Patriot Profile: Maya Bayat

ckearney — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:51:48 +0000

Patriot Profile: Maya Bayat ckearney Tue, 10/13/2026 - 11:51

Maya Bayat

Year: Senior

Major: Business with a minor in visual art

Hometown: Arlington, Virginia

It might be difficult to guess based on how much George Mason student-athlete Maya Bayat, BS Business ’26, fits into her day, but she says she’s grown a lot when it comes to time management. Bayat is in the Bachelor’s-to-Accelerated Master’s Program working on a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in finance with a minor in visual art. In addition to her classes, she trains and competes for the women’s tennis team, works as an intern at two galleries and an art nonprofit, and creates her own art.

Home Away from Home: For Bayat, the chance to play Division I tennis while staying close to her family in Arlington made George Mason the right choice. “Having my family’s support means a lot to me. They help me every step of the way,” she said. As someone with many interests and the determination to follow them, Bayat has taken advantage of the myriad opportunities she’s had a George Mason to build relationships with teammates and coaches, network in the Costello College of Business, and expand art connections through Mason Exhibitions. “I would say as a person—not necessarily that I'm more extroverted—but I'm more open to connecting with people,” she said.

Maya Bayat. Photo by Art Pittman/Athletics

Leveling Up: Bayat, who plays both singles and doubles, started tennis later than most Division I players, but her enthusiasm for the game fueled her extra hours on the court. “We all love winning,” she said, but her training focuses on the process as much as the results: “I'm always trying to improve technically, mentally, physically.” She is also on the university’s Student–Athlete Advisory Committee, where representatives from all the Division I teams collaborate to improve the experience of current and future Patriots.

No Canvas, No Problem: “For as long as I can remember, I've been making art,” said Bayat. “I did my first structured art class when I was around five years old.” Painting in particular has provided an outlet. “[During COVID] I ran out of canvases because I was painting so much.” She had already transformed the mailbox, the driveway, and an old cabinet into artwork, so her parents said she could decorate some walls, and she discovered a new “love for murals.”

Finding Her Niche: This summer, Bayat interned at Mason Exhibitions Arlington and the Fred Schnider Gallery of Art in Arlington. Her Mason Exhibitions supervisor made sure she could apply her finance skills to real-world projects like grant applications, but she also learned about every aspect of running the gallery. Bayat helped with exhibit de-install; learned how to care for artwork; and contributed research, wall text, and press releases to the What Remains? exhibit, which features art by veterans and runs through November. The experience, she says, “makes you respect…art galleries, art institutions, museums so much more.”

The Art of the Deal: Bayat describes herself as entrepreneurial—she has sold her own paintings to fund tennis expenses. She is now interested in pursuing a career in the art value investment market, which combines her love of art and her interest in investing. As for tennis, she’s begun coaching recently and would like to play in professional tournaments. “I'll always have it in my life. . . I love tennis. I feel like it has its own art form too. It's a way of expressing yourself.”

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One mission, many paths: George Mason senior advances youth mental health through research and outreach

sbrown79 — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:36:02 +0000

One mission, many paths: George Mason senior advances youth mental health through research and outreach sbrown79 Tue, 10/06/2026 - 15:36

��ɫ��Ƶ senior Mehmood Shajih has built his college experience around one goal: creating better mental health outcomes for young people.

That mission has shaped both his academic path as a psychology major in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and his long-running internship with Prince William County (Virginia) Schools (PWCS)—a unique opportunity that was created specifically for him.

Mehmood Shajih. Photo provided.

Shajih, who is also part of George Mason’s Honors in Psychology program, first became interested in developmental psychology in high school. As a student in the biomedical science program at Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, Virginia, he completed a year-long research project on how parents influence children’s behavior. He also worked with AlphaBEST, a before- and after-school care program, where he saw firsthand how early mental health and education challenges can affect children.

And when he wasn’t studying students’ behavior, he was advocating on behalf of it. As a member of his high school student senate, Shajih represented his peers to county leaders and built relationships with school system officials. That’s how he met Anaid Shaver, former PWCS administrative supervisor of career counseling.

“When he reached out to inquire about an internship, his background and clear interest in child psychology and youth development aligned directly with the office’s mission,” Shaver said.

There was only one problem.

“There were no internship positions in her office; she had never had an intern before,” said Shajih. “But we spoke about my interests and career goals and basically developed the role that I eventually took on together.”

That initiative made an impression on Shaver.

“Rather than taking on pre-defined tasks, Mehmood actively developed and implemented the College and Career Student and Alumni Ambassador Program from the ground up,” Shaver said.

For Shajih, who immigrated to the United States in 2016, the work is personal. He said he faced challenges navigating the college application and financial aid processes.

“My parents and I were unfamiliar with the post-high school graduation processes in America, so I was learning about that process all on my own,” he said. “Now, I really want to help students facing the same issues that I faced before.”

Shajih and psychology professor Sabine Doebel at the 2026 OSCAR Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact. Photo provided.

As an intern with PWCS, Shajih supports initiatives designed to help students think about their futures early and often. “There is a level of preparation that can be instilled no matter where you are in life,” he said.

Shajih has assisted with college and career fairs, helped develop school-based college and career clubs, and created systems to support long-term program success. He also developed a standard operating guide for the clubs and introduced pre- and post-surveys so school staff could better assess student outcomes and program effectiveness.

He also helped organize PWCS’s broader focus on career exploration. The district offers specialty programs in areas such as nursing, biotechnical, biomedical, firefighting, and auto tech, among others.

“They’re a great way to get students interested in these fields early on and keep them on track,” said Shajih. “Students can change their mind at any point, but at least they are gaining knowledge about different fields.”

Shajih said the work he does for his internship, which was funded by the Honoring Our Community Fellowship Program, a paid fellowship program for Honors College students, was heavily reinforced by his academic experience at George Mason, where he worked on child developmental research with his mentors—George Mason psychology professors Jennifer Brielmaier and Sabine Doebel.

Mehmood's intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning stood out early on during his time in the Honors program,” said Brielmaier. “I saw tremendous growth in Mehmood. Not only did he improve his analytical, writing, and oral presentation skills, but he became a leader within his Honors cohort.”

Shajih’s research focused on the marshmallow test, an assessment of children’s ability to delay gratification. Over three semesters, he worked closely with his mentors to complete and defend his honors thesis. He later developed that meta-analysis into a research paper, Why Wait? A Meta-Analysis of Task and Sample Moderators of Children’s Performance on the Marshmallow Test, which was published in the Journal of Cognition and Development.

Shajih presents his research: "Why Wait? A Meta-Analysis of Task and Sample Moderators of Children’s Performance on the Marshmallow Test." Photo provided.

“Meta-analyses are much more methodologically sophisticated and labor-intensive than the projects undertaken by most of our Honors students,” Brielmaier said. “Mehmood was involved each step of the way, from designing the study to screening abstracts for inclusion to developing the code for data analysis.”

At the spring Office of Student Creative Activities and Research (OSCAR) Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact, Shajih was one of six students recognized with a 2026 OSCAR Excellence Award for his research.

Looking ahead, Shajih said he plans to attend medical school and hopes to build a career that combines clinical care with research, particularly in work involving children and adolescent mental health. He sees his research and internship experiences as a foundation for that future.

“The research and internship experiences that came from my time at George Mason were priceless,” Shajih said. “They’ve helped me start a dedicated career to do more for the children in my community.”

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Learning technology student and alum find shared language to develop International Trade Commission corporate university

sholla4 — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:55:16 +0000

Learning technology student and alum find shared language to develop International Trade Commission corporate university sholla4 Wed, 09/30/2026 - 13:55

Photo of Christopher Bellone, '22 (left) and Mini Glass '19. Photo by Ron Aira/Office of University Branding

It's called the "eureka effect": an 'aha!' moment when a student suddenly understands a previously incomprehensible problem or concept. For both ��ɫ��Ƶ graduate student Mimi Glass, MA Arts Management '19, and alum Christopher Bellone, MS Learning Design and Technology '22, this is what they work toward in their studies and work in learning design and technology. And they brought that shared philosophy to the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) as student volunteer and mentor, respectively.

Bellone came into instructional design from health care. After serving as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy and working in emergency dispatch, he transitioned into training-focused roles, first as the regional hospital preparedness coordinator and then a training specialist with FEMA.

"I spent a lot of my time traveling across the United States teaching state and local officials rules and regulations," he said. "But when COVID-19 happened, and I couldn't be out there with people anymore, I needed to do something." ��ɫ��Ƶ and the Learning Design and Technology Program were the answers.

"It was backwards engineering for me. I knew how to do it up front, but not the theory behind it. It taught me so much about what I've been doing for over 20 years." It was, he said, his "aha” moment.

Now, he's paying it forward for current learning design and technology students. Earlier this year, Bellone reached out to Lisa Giacumo, associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development and Doug Wilson, assistant professor and academic program coordinator for the Learning Design and Technology master’s program, to develop an internship partnership between the program and the USITC.

Glass is the first student volunteer in the program.

A learning design and technology master's student and the associate director of development, constituent engagement in the College of Engineering and Computing, Glass' first taste of learning design came from her time as a professional dance instructor. "I got to watch people literally walk through the learning process as I taught them the steps of a dance," she said. "And at some point, there's the 'aha' moment, and they get it. And it's such an exciting moment for everyone involved." With her extensive experience in administration and project management as well, instructional design was a perfect confluence of her strengths and skills.

As a student volunteer with the commission, Glass spent the summer building the foundation for the development of a SharePoint site for training and educational materials for commission departments.

"We have the learning management system for the organization, but there's so much other training that happens within departments," Glass explained. "It'd be great to have one place for that to live."

She created a UX design plan, conducted user interviews, and developed prototypes and recommendations for next steps. It's necessary groundwork for Bellone's vision of a corporate university. It's a valuable experience for Glass as well, putting her coursework into practice and learning new technologies.

"I could have all the theory in the world," said Glass, "but there's nothing that's going to substitute the networking and learning opportunities that come from hands-on work."

And working with an alum of the program is, Glass describes, like sharing a language. "Having that shared language of how we think about instructional design creates a lot of trust."

Bellone hopes the learning design and technology program can continue expanding the bridge between college and career through opportunities like this. "I'm at the point in my life where I want to give back," he said, "I want to share my expertise, and give those who are just starting their training careers more opportunities. I want students like Mimi to succeed."

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Public health student interns with the conservation district

sbrown79 — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:13:11 +0000

Public health student interns with the conservation district sbrown79 Tue, 09/29/2026 - 11:13

��ɫ��Ƶ senior Amman Haines grew up spending time with her family on her father’s property in West Virginia, where camping, fishing, and hunting nurtured an early appreciation for the outdoors.

That connection to nature now informs her work as an intern with Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District (PWSWCD), where she’s gaining hands-on experience at the intersection of resource conservation and community health.

For Haines, the internship reflects what a George Mason education does best: connecting students with meaningful, real-world opportunities that prepare them to make an impact in their communities and beyond.

“Interning with the conservation district is such a great opportunity. I was immediately able to apply concepts from my public health courses to the community work I'm doing,” Haines said. 

Amman Haines works with the Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District. Photo provided.

For example, “I collaborated with local farmers to assess their water quality and already had a foundation to draw from while still learning and absorbing new knowledge,” she said.

A community health major in the College of Public Health, Haines said she chose George Mason because of its flexibility, opportunities, and strong academic pathways. Her father, who attended George Mason and described the university as a place with endless possibilities, encouraged her to apply. For Haines, that promise has proven true.

Her path to the internship began in GCH 310 Health Behavior Theories with Shannyn Snyder, an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Global and Community Health. Snyder recognized Haines’s curiosity and engagement in the classroom and encouraged her to pursue the opportunity with PWSWCD.

“I'm so thankful for Professor Snyder who gave me that much-needed push,” Haines said. “Now, I’m here at the conservation district working with amazing colleagues and making a difference in my community.”

Snyder, who has worked with PWSWCD for more than 10 years, said the organization offers students a powerful way to connect classroom concepts with urgent public health issues.

“By offering internship and volunteer opportunities, they give our community health students essential experiences that connect what they are learning in the classroom with the real world,” said Snyder. “I hope this experience will give Amman a chance to contribute to public health promotion and education in the community.”

Snyder noted that the district’s work—from watershed protection to soil health education—has direct implications for human health. That connection aligns closely with the university’s Grand Challenge Initiative’s bold solution to improve human health, well-being, and preparedness. 

Amman Haines is researching harmful algae blooms as part of her internship at the Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District. Photo provided.

At PWSWCD, Haines is researching harmful algae blooms (HAB), drawing on credible sources to create educational materials that explain what harmful algae blooms are, where they come from, and how they’re affecting water quality and public health. The HAB reports contribute to broader public understanding of an issue that’s also under the purview of the Virginia Department of Health.

The internship also broadened her understanding of how her chosen major can have applications beyond traditional settings.

“You can't go wrong when you expand upon your major or area of expertise by opening yourself up to other spaces,” Haines said. “Find that space, get hands-on experience, and learn new things.” 

Haines hopes the internship will open doors to future research opportunities. She aspires to work for organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where she can contribute to data-driven research and public education.

“I'm very inspired by the work that NIH is doing,” said Haines when considering careers. “I want to collect and analyze important data, compose health journals, and inform my population.”

As she continues her studies, Haines said she hopes other George Mason students will embrace the same spirit of curiosity that guided her. “Take advantage of every opportunity that is presented to you and never be afraid to try new things.”

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Costello student explores business side of Northrop Grumman through internship

Katelynn C Hipolito — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:24:45 +0000

Costello student explores business side of Northrop Grumman through internship Katelynn C Hipolito Tue, 09/01/2026 - 15:24

When ��ɫ��Ƶ business major Neha Bandaru saw Northrop Grumman's table at the on-campus Career Fair, she figured that any opportunity the company had to offer would be catered to engineering students.

Neha Bandaru, Costello College of Business student. Photo provided by Neha Bandaru.

However, when she spoke with a Costello College of Business alum about what the aerospace and defense company had on the business side, it opened her eyes to the exciting opportunities available to her. After seeking out more conversations and doing her own research, Bandaru eagerly applied for the role of contract admin and analytics intern.

With Northrop Grumman divided into four business sectors—aeronautics, defense, mission, and space—Bandaru's position was located within the defense sector. From day one of her internship, she was thrown into meeting calls. After a few weeks of meeting everyone and learning about the company culture, she began her assigned projects, working intensely on one for a few days before being rotated to another.

"The biggest thing I learned was how important attention to detail is. Even one small mistake can hold up the entire contract. It definitely taught me to be thorough and make sure every point of contact, approval, and detail was in place before moving something forward.”

—Neha Bandaru, Costello College of Business student

Primarily working on contract closeout, she completed more than 60 projects throughout the summer. "The biggest thing I learned was how important attention to detail is," she says. "Even one small mistake can hold up the entire contract. It definitely taught me to be thorough and make sure every point of contact, approval, and detail was in place before moving something forward.”

Costello College of Business student Neha Bandaru studying abroad at the University of Oxford, Christ Church College. Neha took a legal aspect of AI tutorial there that helped her through her Northrop Grumman internship. Photo provided by Neha Bandaru.

Among her favorite experiences from the internship was visiting the hangar to see the planes being built, as well as taking a look at the old technology in laboratories. Getting to know and collaborating with employees and other interns was another highlight.

Two months of interning in this high-intensity environment have helped Bandaru think more deeply about different directions she may want to take her career. She also found that most people she spoke with had not followed a direct career path, figuring out their ambitions along the way.

“That provided some relief for me because I feel like there’s stress in your early 20s, like knowing exactly where you have to be for the next 40 years,” she says. “So, it was definitely very relaxing to be able to talk to people who say it’s OK not to know exactly where you’re going to be.”

She remains highly interested in project management and analytics but has now also begun considering business law.

Bandaru completed her internship with the meaningful experience of seeing both the business and production sides of a major company, along with the confidence that comes from being better able to work under pressure. By putting her skills to the test in real-world settings, she discovered career paths that she had not previously considered. As she begins her senior year at the Costello College of Business, she brings a sharpened skillset, an expanded network, and a clearer vision for her future career.

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Deloitte internship helps Costello student shape her future in consulting

Katelynn C Hipolito — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:37:15 +0000

Deloitte internship helps Costello student shape her future in consulting Katelynn C Hipolito Tue, 09/01/2026 - 10:37

Interning at Deloitte was on Iman Chaudhry’s radar ever since she entered the Costello College of Business at ��ɫ��Ƶ as a freshman and learned about the major firms in the area. As the president of the Mason Consulting Group, she’s tuned in to what’s happening at Costello and the opportunities available.

Deloitte’s discovery internship program students. Photo provided by Iman Chaudhry.

Promoted heavily across campus, Deloitte’s discovery internship program immediately caught Chaudhry's eye, especially because she had previously participated in a case competition with the firm.

“I always tell everyone that a cold application isn’t usually enough,” she says. “You have to be intentional about networking; it's really about building genuine relationships.” She put in the legwork before ever submitting her application by networking with recruiters and partners at Deloitte, many of whom were Costello alumni. Because of that, she felt few nerves as she began her internship, already familiar with many of the people working at the firm.

Joining about two dozen other students in the discovery internship program, Chaudhry was assigned to do strategy consulting work for a national security defense client. Mixed in with her rotations across different workflows, meetings, research tasks, and other deep work were plenty of opportunities to connect with senior leadership, as well as social events to bond with fellow interns.

“I always tell everyone that a cold application isn’t usually enough,” she says. “You have to be intentional about networking; it's really about building genuine relationships.”

— Iman Chaudhry, Costello College of Business Student, Mason Consulting Group president

Even though she's only halfway through her undergraduate education, Chaudhry has pushed herself to take both her academics and career development seriously. Working in small groups and presenting to audiences, both in the classroom and in her extracurriculars, prepared her for the intern work she did this past summer. She continues to be excited to see how the skills she developed in the classroom translate to the real world. “The tools may change, but the growth mindset remains the same.”

Iman Chaudhry, Costello College of Business Student, Mason Consulting Group president at Deloitte’s discovery internship program. Photo provided by Iman Chaudhry.

Witnessing how fast technology is evolving in the workplace has encouraged Chaudhry to pursue more courses in ethics and AI and other emerging tools. Interning at Deloitte has also made her contemplate the specific field of consulting that she wants to pursue. "I had a lot of fun this summer, and it's given me a lot to think about where I want to take my career," she reflects.

In the shorter term, Chaudhry is eager to leverage her experiences to implement new ideas in operating and optimizing the consulting work she oversees as president of the Mason Consulting Group.

Iman Chaudhry found her discovery internship experience to be immensely educational, informing her about the areas she wants to study further and the career direction she wants to take. As a junior studying management information systems at Costello, she looks forward to future internships where she can continue to expand her knowledge and explore her career possibilities.

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Digital marketing internship develops creativity, data analysis, and empathy for one Costello senior

sholla4 — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:30:49 +0000

Digital marketing internship develops creativity, data analysis, and empathy for one Costello senior sholla4 Wed, 08/26/2026 - 16:30

When an email from AARP pops into your inbox, a Gen-Z rising senior at ��ɫ��Ƶ is probably not who you first think is on the other side of that send. But Jack Sorenson, a marketing major in the Costello College of Business, is one of the faces behind the digital newsletters.

Jack Sorenson. Photo provided

Sorenson knew he wanted an internship this summer, "ideally at a large, well-known business-to-consumer and mission-driven organization in the DC area." Costello's Career Services helped him find opportunities based on his criteria, skills, and goals. AARP was one of the options. And when AARP tabled at one of George Mason's career fairs, he made sure to introduce himself to a recruiter.

As a digital marketing intern, Sorenson works on a few projects, including supporting several of AARP's newsletters in both content creation and engagement analysis. "I love marketing because it sits at the intersection of creativity and analytics," he said, "and this role really exemplifies that."

From content selection through performance analysis, Sorenson is part of a newsletter's full lifecycle. That comes with hands-on experience with leading industry tools like Adobe, Microsoft Office, Tableau, and Palantir. His colleagues at AARP are proof that knowing the tools is an advantage in the job market.

"I met a former intern who got a great job at another organization because of his experience with digital tools while at AARP," Sorenson said. "Experiential learning is probably one of the biggest benefits of any internship."

Soft skills are important, too. AARP's audience is, primarily, those 50 and older: a much different demographic than Sorenson, a rising senior, is used to interfacing with. But adapting to the audience is a key skill he's developing that will serve him well in future positions. "It's definitely taught me a lot about how to think beyond my own little echo chamber," he said. "We might be inclined to think that people within a demographic might all be similar but seeing how their audience interacts with marketing shows that's just not the case. It's actually a huge audience with varied needs and wants."

That empathy extends beyond audience dashboards. "I'm more conscious now of how I interact with older demographics. I'm more curious about their lives and what they need."

AARP extended Sorenson's internship through the fall semester, with potential for further extension through spring 2027. Sorenson notes that, while AARP is developing critical skills for his future career, it's the strong foundation from George Mason and Costello that makes his growth possible.

"I think one of the biggest advantages of Costello is that you're not just learning concepts through an exam, you're developing skills you can take into the workplace," he said. "I came into the internship already understanding a lot of the concepts and terminology, as well as knowing things like executive control, active listening, and collaboration: skills that are just as important in a professional environment."

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Public Service Drives Schar School Graduate in State House of Representatives Race

Andrew J Schappert — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:35:48 +0000

Public Service Drives Schar School Graduate in State House of Representatives Race Andrew J Schappert Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:35

A year after graduating from ��ɫ��Ƶ's Schar School of Policy and Government with a degree in public administration, Dylan Morse found himself a candidate for Vermont House of Representatives.

Dylan Morse, BS Public Administration ’25, is running for state representative in Vermont.

He had been working in local elections and writing on his Substack page, which attracted some attention with readers who encouraged him to get involved in local politics.

“I wrote for fun to keep up with the habits I built at the Schar School, researching and writing,” he said. “It started to grow and I had some people reach out to me and that lit a spark in me. [Getting into politics] has always been a goal of mine, but I didn't imagine that I would do it so soon.”

Morse filed for his candidacy in May and won the August 11 primary for his seat representing the Windsor-1 district, which includes his hometown of Hartland, as well as the towns of Windsor and West Windsor. (The general election is November 3.) He spent his summer knocking on doors and attending all kinds of community events meeting and engaging with voters. Exhausting work to be sure.

“It’s one of the hardest things I've ever done because it takes a lot of work to do it right,” he said. “It's a really big time commitment and I've had to make some sacrifices elsewhere in my life. There's always the constant stress in the back of your mind, Am I doing enough?”

When he meets with constituents, Morse sometimes faces skepticism given his young age. He knows that experience is a valuable part of governing and he stresses his internship experience at the Schar School, which included working for both Vermont’s Governor Phil Scott and Senator Peter Welch.

“One of the main jobs from both of those internships was talking with constituents and trying to help them, and that’s been the entire campaign this summer,” he said. “My job is to talk to voters and learn what’s working for them, what isn't working for them.”

More often than not, Morse has been welcomed on the campaign trail.

“It's seen as a great positive that a young person is getting involved,” he said. “People are excited when I come to their door and can offer a different perspective. It's one way I’ve differentiated myself from other candidates.”

Morse’s platform focuses on securing a Vermont where everyday people can live their lives comfortably, which is getting harder to do because of costs and lack of affordable housing.

“I’m a ninth-generation Vermonter,” he said. “My family is a 9-to-5 working family. I see and hear that that life is getting harder to do. I want to do all I can to make that not be the case.”

He credits his family for instilling his passion for public service and a desire to give back, a commitment he continued to develop through his studies and internships at the Schar School. The son of a career firefighter, Morse remembers his father teaching fire safety or picking up people in an ambulance.

“I saw the meaning behind being an active part of the town and the community,” he said. “I want to chip into that. I don't want to do a job just to earn a paycheck. I want to do something that means something.”

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