The McCain Internship Program - Fall 2019 - BIOS

Bennett Steiner

Bennett is a sophomore from Phoenix, Arizona pursuing a degree in economics

and computer information systems from Arizona State University. He currently

serves as the chief financial officer of the Arizona State University chapter of

Let America vote, and coaches speech and debate at Phoenix Country Day

School. His academic interests include international economics, justice studies,

data analytics, and public service. As an Eagle Scout, he believes that the needs

of the less fortunate should be prioritized. In his spare time, Bennett enjoys

cooking, hiking, and playing tabletop games.

The McCain Internship Program - Fall 2019 - BIOS

Kyle Slaughter

Kyle Slaughter is junior from Houston, Texas who is majoring in public service and

public policy with a focus in emergency management and homeland security. His

career interests include law enforcement, criminal justice, public policy, and

foreign affairs. After graduating from Arizona State, Kyle wants to attend The Bush

School of Government and Public Service and get his masters in national security

and diplomacy. In his free time, Kyle enjoys watching and playing sports as well as

hanging out with friends and family.

The McCain Internship Program - Fall 2019 - BIOS

John Lake

John is currently a junior pursuing a degree in political science. He is interested

public policy development, human rights protection, and democracy expansion. He

has interned for multiple campaigns in Arizona as well as the Arizona AFL-CIO.

Ultimately, his main goal is to better the lives of people through good policy and

good government both in the United States and abroad, and after graduation he

will be focusing his career on furthering that end.

The McCain Internship Program - Fall 2019 - BIOS

Maya Perez

Maya Perez is currently studying political science and global studies with a minor in

media analysis and two certificates in international studies and political

entrepreneurship through leadership. She worked for advocacy groups like,

Arizona Advocacy Network, as well as foreign relations organizations such as the

Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations, and hopes to continue advocating and

fighting for citizen rights locally, nationally, and globally in the future. She decided

to study these specifically, because she is interested in becoming an ambassador

or foreign policy advisor. She is very passionate about international affairs and sees

herself going to law school or pursuing a master’s in the study.

The McCain Internship Program - Fall 2019 - BIOS

Kim Alexis Adversario

Kim Alexis is a political science major with minors in business and Spanish. She is

interested in protecting human rights both domestically and internationally. After

having been to ten different countries, she has become passionate for learning

about the diverse communities around the world. At Arizona State University, she

has been heavily involved in Barrett, the Honors College through recruitment,

student engagement, and assistant teaching. She was recently elected as a Barrett

Senator for Undergraduate Student Government but had to resign due to this

amazing opportunity in the McCain Institute Internship Program. She is also a

member of Kappa Alpha Theta and enjoys participating in philanthropies and

service opportunities. Kim Alexis hopes to one day become a Supreme Court

Justice.

The McCain Internship Program - Fall 2019 - BIOS

Ryan Madsen

Ryan Madsen is a senior at Arizona State University working towards a Bachelor of

Science in Political Science and minors in American History and global studies. He

is also working towards several academic certificates in international studies and

political history, as well as leadership and political entrepreneurship. Ryan has been

involved in several clubs and academic organizations ranging from focuses on

political theory, history or just singing with friends. His academic interests include

international relations, ethics, human rights, and national security. Outside of

school and work Ryan enjoys traveling, watching all sorts of movies, attending

concerts, reading or just spending time with friends and family. In the future Ryan

plans on pursuing a master’s or a law degree in order to increase his understanding

of the law and the process of policy creation and implementation.