IDIA Chair Named Regional Finalist in Search for White House Fellows
--Shawn Golhar selected as one of 108 finalists
New Brunswick, NJ -- The Institute for Domestic & International Affairs, Inc., is proud to announce the Board Chairman Shawn Golhar has been named a regional finalist in the search for the 2009-2010 class of White House Fellows, a program designed to give up-and-coming Americans the chance to work closely with government agencies in Washington, D.C.
"On behalf of everyone at IDIA, I congratulate Shawn for his selection as a regional finalist," said IDIA Executive Director Michael Hinchliffe. "Shawn has been a visionary leader of IDIA, and I strongly support his bid to be selected as a White House Fellow. His commitment to public service is an important reflection of the values of IDIA, and I hope he is successful."
Golhar first became involved with IDIA in high school attending our Rutgers Model United Nations and Rutgers Model Congress programs. During college, he quickly assumed leadership positions, and ever since, has served as a member of the IDIA Board of Directors.
Please see the press release from the White House Fellows program below or click here to be taken directly to their site.
THE WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES REGIONAL FINALISTS
FOR THE 2009-2010 CLASS OF WHITE HOUSE FELLOWS
WASHINGTON, DC – The White House announced today that 108 outstanding men and women from across the country have been selected as Regional Finalists for the White House Fellows Program. Founded in 1964 by President Lyndon Johnson, the White House Fellows Program is the nation's most prestigious program for leadership and public service.
This year's Regional Finalists represent a broad cross-section of professions, including technology, education, health care, state government, engineering, business, consulting, law, the non-profit sector, and the military. A complete list of the Regional Finalists is included below.
During March and April 2009, Regional Finalists will participate in a rigorous interview process. Based on the results of these interviews, approximately thirty candidates will be named National Finalists. The President's Commission on White House Fellowships will interview the National Finalists in June 2009 and then recommend candidates to President Barack Obama for a one-year appointment as White House Fellows.
White House Fellows spend a year working as full-time, paid special assistants to senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors and trips to study U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally.
Selection as a White House Fellow is highly competitive and based on a record of remarkable professional achievement early in one's career, evidence of leadership potential, a proven commitment to public service, and the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute successfully at the highest levels of the Federal government. Fellowships are awarded on a strictly non-partisan basis. The program has fostered a legacy of leadership, with nearly 600 alumni who are respected leaders. Alumni include former Secretary of State Colin Powell, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Travelocity CEO Michelle Peluso, and Dallas Mayor Tom
