Grand View Student Christina Butts Recognized as “Intern of the Year” at Iowa StatehouseCongratulations, Christina!
Grand View student Christina Butts has been recognized as the “Intern of the Year” by the Democratic members of the Iowa Senate. Butts volunteered at the Iowa Statehouse this spring during the legislative session. She worked for the Iowa Senate Democratic Research Staff, a group of policy analysts who assist the Democratic members of the Iowa Senate.
“Chris was our on-call photographer as well as helping organize local listening posts,” said Senate Democratic Leader Mike Gronstal. “She also updated our web site and helped manage our email. Chris was a great member of our team.”
Left to right: Senate Democratic President Jack Kibbie, Christina
Butts, Senate Democratic Floor Leader Mike Gronstal
“It was a great experience working with Democratic Senators from across the state,” said Butts. “It was a high pressure situation but everyone was working on the same team, trying to make Iowa the best state it can be. I’d encourage everyone interested in government to consider an internship at the statehouse.”
Butts studies political science at Grand View College. She is a native of Des Moines.
College and high school students interested in interning with the Senate Democratic Research Staff during next year’s session or during the summer and fall are encouraged to visit www.iowasenatedemocrats.org for more information.
