Hannah Huber recently graduated with her master’s degree in Global Politics and Communication and is excited to begin a career in government. She has had a lifelong passion for public service and had the opportunity to cultivate and grow that passion by getting involved with the Hinckley Institute as a University of Utah student. 

While attending the U, Huber completed a Hinckley internship in Washington, DC during the summer of 2021. She worked as a congressional intern at the House of Representatives with Congressman Chris Stewart’s office. 

I gained insight into the inner workings of the U.S. Congress and a better understanding of the U.S. government systems. It was incredible to be working on the Hill, gaining new mentors and connections, and broadening my perspective on the work and responsibilities of the American legislature. My position allowed me to gain critical research skills and abilities that shaped not only my undergraduate studies, but my academic and professional endeavors long after my time as an intern.

Huber loved her internship experience, but what stands out most from her time in DC are the other Hinckley interns she got to know and spend time with.

My favorite memories are the special times spent with the other Utah students, whether it was visiting Mt. Vernon with Hinckley students and staff, walking the National Mall, or just waiting all together in line to try the new flavors of Jenny’s ice cream. It was a fantastic community where we were all able to learn about each other’s internship offices, attend different events together, and really expand our DC experience beyond the parameters and opportunities of our individual internship.  

Huber graduated from the U in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minors in Music and Russian. She then pursued a master’s degree at the University of Helsinki in Finland where the skills she gained during her DC internship proved to be invaluable.

I conducted research throughout the Baltic states to assess security concerns and understand democratic resilience in the region. The confidence and experiences I gained with the Hinckley Institute emboldened me to take on positions and projects I might have not considered otherwise, such as applying for a U.S. State Department grant to facilitate, plan, and lead a student exchange on Women in Global Security between students in the US and Finland.

Upon completion of her master’s degree, Huber returned to the US and is taking the first steps into a government career. The Hinckley Institute is excited to see what amazing things Huber accomplishes next!