Justin Bennett
Professional Experience
United States Peace Corps Rambura, Rwanda
English Language Teacher September, 2019 – March, 2020
• Managed and co-taught English to secondary Rwandan students in a fast-paced environment; designed, implemented, and evaluated state-based curriculum
• Collated data and drafted government reports.
• Built sustainable educational programs, such as weekly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshops.
United States Senate Washington, D.C.
Legislative and Press Intern June, 2019 – September, 2019
• Categorized and tracked constituent mail; worked with policy teams to draft responses.
• Attended committee hearings and drafted related memos.
• Conducted research on legislative priorities, policy changes, and possible positions the Senator could take stances on.
Oregon State Legislature Salem, OR
Legislative Intern January, 2019 – June, 2019
• Synthesized and summarized key points of legislation; tracked legislation through committees.
• Addressed constituent concerns and questions in-person and through emails and phone calls.
• Attended committee hearings and drafted one-pagers relevant to legislation the Member’s office was tracking.
Associated Students of Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
Student Body President June, 2018 – June, 2019
• Managed and supervised a staff of 15 employees and promoted self-efficacy.
• Collaborated with key statewide/national stakeholders to implement projects and outreach that highlighted student needs and concerns.
• Provided student representation to the Oregon State University Board of Trustees, University President’s Cabinet, and the Presidential Student Legislative Advocates Program.
Executive Director of Government Relations June, 2017 – July, 2018
• Coached students in lobbying and organizing to advocate for issues in higher education; represented students in the Oregon State Legislature, as well as the United States Congress.
• Led educational workshops about the legislative process and key pieces of legislation.
• Coordinated a campus-wide voter registration campaign.
Education
Oregon State University
English, B.A. Summa Cum Laude (June 2019)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Adobe; ability to type 80 WPM.
Honors
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
2019 Outstanding Senior Award
Sigurd H. Peterson Award
National Society of Leadership and Success
Dean’s List – 2015-2019
Professional Experience
United States Peace Corps Rambura, Rwanda
English Language Teacher September, 2019 – March, 2020
• Managed and co-taught English to secondary Rwandan students in a fast-paced environment; designed, implemented, and evaluated state-based curriculum
• Collated data and drafted government reports.
• Built sustainable educational programs, such as weekly Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshops.
United States Senate Washington, D.C.
Legislative and Press Intern June, 2019 – September, 2019
• Categorized and tracked constituent mail; worked with policy teams to draft responses.
• Attended committee hearings and drafted related memos.
• Conducted research on legislative priorities, policy changes, and possible positions the Senator could take stances on.
Oregon State Legislature Salem, OR
Legislative Intern January, 2019 – June, 2019
• Synthesized and summarized key points of legislation; tracked legislation through committees.
• Addressed constituent concerns and questions in-person and through emails and phone calls.
• Attended committee hearings and drafted one-pagers relevant to legislation the Member’s office was tracking.
Associated Students of Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
Student Body President June, 2018 – June, 2019
• Managed and supervised a staff of 15 employees and promoted self-efficacy.
• Collaborated with key statewide/national stakeholders to implement projects and outreach that highlighted student needs and concerns.
• Provided student representation to the Oregon State University Board of Trustees, University President’s Cabinet, and the Presidential Student Legislative Advocates Program.
Executive Director of Government Relations June, 2017 – July, 2018
• Coached students in lobbying and organizing to advocate for issues in higher education; represented students in the Oregon State Legislature, as well as the United States Congress.
• Led educational workshops about the legislative process and key pieces of legislation.
• Coordinated a campus-wide voter registration campaign.
Education
Oregon State University
English, B.A. Summa Cum Laude (June 2019)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Adobe; ability to type 80 WPM.
Honors
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
2019 Outstanding Senior Award
Sigurd H. Peterson Award
National Society of Leadership and Success
Dean’s List – 2015-2019