PAAIA Welcomes Fall 2024 CHIP Fellow Negar Faily
Washington, DC — PAAIA is excited to announce our Fall 2024 Pezeshkan Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) fellow, Negar Faily.
A senior at Loyola University Chicago, Negar Faily is majoring in Political Science with minors in Business Administration and Law and Politics. She has served as Vice President of Service for Alpha Phi Omega, leading donation drives, collaborating with food pantries, coordinating volunteers, and creating educational outreach programs for low income K-8 students. She is also a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, as well as Loyola’s pre-law society. Negar is passionate about law, mental healthcare, and foreign affairs, and she will be interning in the office of Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10) this semester.
“I am eager to undertake a Congressional internship to bridge my academic knowledge of legislation and Congress with hands-on experience. My goal is to pursue a J.D. to advance a career in public policy, with a focus on enhancing access to mental health care and developing innovative incentives,” she shared. “The CHIP Fellowship will provide me with essential insights into the legislative process and policymaking, enabling me to contribute effectively to public policy. It aligns perfectly with my objective to drive meaningful change in mental health care and other critical areas.”
As part of our Civic Leadership Program, CHIP provides Iranian American college students with the opportunity to intern with a member of Congress and see the legislative process in action firsthand. The experience is augmented by a stipend for living expenses and the opportunity to connect with Iranian American mentors in public service. Historically, many PAAIA CHIP Fellows have gone on to pursue careers in public service and continue to cite the Fellowship as a pivotal part of their professional journey. This fall, we are excited to welcome Negar Faily into the CHIP network as she begins her internship with Congressman Brad Schneider.
