Goals accomplished

At the Office of Congressman Ruben Gallego, I learned a variety of lessons. Some of the most important were learning how to network. I learned that it is important to learn how to talk to people because harboring relationships are key to expanding communities. A great deal of the time the relationships can lead having people believe in your mission.

Also I learned how to conduct research, and why it is important. The research I was able to do was based on governmental agencies. I learned how to go back and forth between information. As well as making sure to select what information was key. I was able to achieve me install goals, of learning how the government works, and how to become a better leader. As of today I feel like my perspective of the government has changed to know that as citizens we are the ones who make the difference and the government is in change of protecting our values. 

Thank you

            Dear Office of Congressman Ruben Gallego,

     I would like to thank you for this wonderful opportunity. I have learned a great lead not only about local, federal government but also about life. I have been surrounded by people who want me to see me grow as a professional. Thank you for trusting me to do projects that require dedication and attention to detail. This allowed me to learned how to pin point important information and most importantly how to write in a professional setting.

      I am grateful because I was able to learn about why team work is important. It is remarkable to see people from different walks of life working together under one cause. I think that as an Office and individuals, you all are amazing and set great examples for students like me. I was able to see the bigger picture that in order to see change happen you need to take action so it does. It has differently been the best  internship experience I could of asked for.


             Thank You,
           
             Lizbeth Luna

The strengths of the Office of Congressman Ruben Gallego

The strengths of the Office of Congressman Ruben Gallego are a variety. Perhaps the greatest one is teamwork; they all work together to accomplish tasks. I think that this important because it allows different people to rotate on a task and make sure that nothing is missed. Another strength is that they have a master calendar, which allows everyone to see what each of them is participating in. This would play into communication, they are always trying to talk and let each other know what is happening.

If I were in changer of a similar organization I would not do anything differently. I think that as a team they all work together well.  Yet also I think that it helps that they all get along, I could not image an office where people do not get along. I know that they are busy but yet they are dedicated to their jobs and it is what helps the Office of Congressman Ruben Gallego be successful.  

Career Services Internship & Job Fair

I was able to attend the Downtown Campus Career Services  Internship & Job Fair. For the first half of the event I represented the Office of Congressman Ruben Gallego. The Intern Coordinator Gloria Galeno, felt that it would be nice if as interns we were able to tell others about our experiences. Along with what a typical day looks like, task and projects we work on. Students also asked questions about the internship as well as how was the work environment.

For the second part of the event, I participated as a student. I did not see anything the caught my attention. Yet I was able to find interesting materials for friends. Among those materials were items like the LSAT course offered by ASU. Overall I enjoyed the event because I was able to share my experiences with other students.  I wish luck to those who have the chance to intern for Congressman Ruben Gallego.  

Plans After Graduation

I'm still trying to figure out what I plan to do after graduation. It is difficult to make decisions, I think for the first time in years I do not know what to do. I know that I want to purse that political engagement arena but I do not know how to go about it. I may work on a political campaign in the upcoming year, to obtain experience. I base this idea on that campaigns are grass root movements, which grow and join communities together.

Even if I may not know exactly what I want to do, I am happy with the fact that I feel ready to graduate. I think having the opportunity to expose myself to new places will help me in knowing where I want to go. As well as the experiences I have had untill today I feel are enough to help me grow in the future. As of today I don't wish I would stay long. I know that eventually I want to go to law school or grad school.

Arizona State Capitol

     


As part of expanding our knowledge of how government works, our Internship Coordinator Gloria Galeno, arranged a visit to the Arizona State Capitol. We were honored to meet Representative Velasquez, who was elected to represent Arizona's 29th District. We were able to tour the Arizona State Legislature.We had a tour of the Gallery, which is where the public can sit in on the voting section.  It was amazing to see where some of the State's laws come from. 

Representative Velasquez, also explained how the decision process works, and it is interesting.
We also learned about the committee assignments and how they work. Representative Velasquez sits in on the the Federalism and States' Rights committee, along with the Rules committee. Overall our trip was filled with new knowledge of how the local government operates. 

  

Public Service

    

    How does your organization demonstrate public service?

    Prephase the vital role of the Office of Congressman Ruben Gallego is to represent the people of Arizona's 7th Congressional District.  The Congressman and his teams of Arizona and D.C. work hard to make sure that the voice the constituents are heard on Capital Hill. So far they have formed veterans affairs and African American advisory committees. All are interned to help voice the goals and concerns of those who are a part of the 7th Congressional District. The public service provided is to promote a more democratic America, where everyone belongs.

    The office to Congressman Ruben Gallego has a variety of ways of preforming public service.The clearest example I can give is the from the team of constituents services.They deal with case work which means that they review constituents' issues that deal with federal  agencies and refer or try to help find solutions to  their grievances. The office is a resource for all of the voters of the Congressional District 7. But if you need help and aren't with the boundaries they help you find your Representative.