Four PPPA students undertook internship this winter to fulfill their major’s capstone requirement. Stepan Abramov, a senior Law and Policy student, interned with the Tacoma Housing Authority. “As a intern with THA, I learned first hand how dependent many residents are on government funding. The smallest change in policy can create serious consequences in the lives of thousands.” Stepan wrote a paper examining inclusionary zoning policies. Maria Reyes is about to graduate with a degree in Law and Policy. She interned with the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office, one she called “the best experience. It made me figure out what type of law I want to practice”. Maria’s paper examined the legal history of indigents’ right to counsel. Anna Nepomuceno is majoring in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, and spent the winter quarter working in Olympia with the Washington Student Association, 
Maria Reyes
a lobbying organization for institutions of higher education. Her paper examined the shortcomings in higher ed policy for the growing population of non-traditional students. Ruddy Salas is also in his senior year, majoring in Ethnic, Gender and Labor Studies. He spent his winter quarter with the Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel. His paper investigated the history of mass incarceration in the U.S., and the effect policy reform in Washington has had on incarceration rates. Congratulations to all!