U.S. Senator Jim Risch, representing Idaho and serving as the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his gratitude to the committee’s interns for their contributions during the fall term.
“This fall, I was glad to welcome four outstanding interns to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee,” stated Risch. “The international community is navigating complex foreign policy issues, and I’m pleased my interns had the opportunity to witness how the U.S. Senate strategizes and responds to these difficult topics. I hope they enjoyed this experience and I’m grateful for the hard work they contributed.”
The interns who served with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee this fall include Jacqueline Oruci from Oyster Bay, New York; Madeline Guenther from Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Burcu Ozlem Sahmali from Ankara, Turkiye; and Keisuke Wada from Tokyo, Japan.
Jacqueline Oruci is a senior at the University of Pennsylvania studying political science and international relations. During her internship, she focused on international defense, Middle Eastern affairs, and European affairs. She aims to work in Congress after graduation.
Madeline Guenther is completing her senior year at George Washington University with a degree in international affairs. Her interests lie in African affairs, counterterrorism, and international defense. She aspires to work in Congress on defense and foreign policy matters.
Burcu Ozlem Sahmali is pursuing a Master of Science in Foreign Service at Georgetown University with a concentration in Global Politics & Security. Her focus areas include national security and U.S.-NATO relations. She plans to pursue a career in national security-focused public service.
Keisuke Wada holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree in Asian studies from Georgetown University. His interests are centered around U.S.-Japan relations and U.S.-Asia economic security.
