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Gregory M. Pelletier<\/strong><\/p>\n

4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20016<\/p>\n

(203) 558-3472 \u00b7gp8991a@american.edu<\/p>\n

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Office of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy<\/p>\n

ATTN: Internship Coordinator<\/p>\n

136 Hart Senate Office Building<\/p>\n

Washington, DC 20510<\/p>\n

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Dear Internship Coordinator:<\/p>\n

As a Connecticut resident for my entire life and as a first-year student at American University, studying communications, law, economics, and government (CLEG), I am writing to you to apply for the summer internship in the office of U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy. I have many career interests, but am focusing my education on national security, public health, and economics. This internship with my home senator who has a passion for the same issues as me, would be an inspiring learning and experience opportunity for me as an undergraduate student. I hope my communication, interpersonal, and software skills can benefit Senator Christopher Murphy\u2019s goals in the United States Senate.<\/p>\n

I believe my previous experience at my local town hall and my skills as a writer and a researcher have prepared me to benefit Senator Murphy as a legislative intern. Whether it is designing marketing tools through online sites, or using unfamiliar software, I am adaptable and can use technology effectively. Furthermore, I am currently a student in the School of Public Affairs and have experience writing memo and policy outlines as well as academic essays. All of these require a great deal of research, which I gather from online resources such as ProQuest, JSTOR, and GALE. Classes such as Introduction to Systems of Justice and Introduction to CLEG have offered me experience in analyzing and drafting legislative memos as well as implementing different writing styles and research techniques that I can use as an intern.<\/p>\n

Throughout my life, my interpersonal skills have always been a strength of mine. I have worked in the retail sector where customer service and communication skills are essential. I have also work as an intern in my local tax collector\u2019s office, where my duty was to interact with about 50 residents a day and collect or distribute bills. In school, I am currently a student in the School of Public Affairs Leadership Program where I evaluate leadership strengths and work together with a small group to create a policy-based capstone project. I have always been eager to work alongside new people and I am adaptable to almost any situation. In high school, I worked for our school\u2019s Special Education Extended School Year Program where I assisted students with disabilities and instructed them on everyday social skills. Experiences such as these have made communication and working with others a strength of mine, which is needed to work with other interns and staff in Senator Murphy\u2019s office and to communicate with his Connecticut constituents.<\/p>\n

I have enclosed my resume for you to review. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments through the contact listed above. Thank you for your consideration.<\/p>\n

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Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Gregory Pelletier<\/p>\n

Gregory Pelletier’s Sample Cover Letter<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gregory M. Pelletier 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20016 (203) 558-3472 \u00b7gp8991a@american.edu   Office of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy ATTN: Internship Coordinator 136 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510   Dear Internship Coordinator: As a Connecticut resident for my entire life and as a first-year student at American University, studying communications, law, economics, … Continue reading Sample Cover Letter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2662,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-40","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2662"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":19,"date":"2018-06-26T16:04:07","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T16:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/spatemplate\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2019-04-26T15:24:03","modified_gmt":"2019-04-26T15:24:03","slug":"work-sample","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/work-sample\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Sample"},"content":{"rendered":"

Context<\/h3>\n

The following writing sample was created for a Communications undergraduate course. The assignment was to select a topic area of interest and develop an Op-ed style piece that could appear in a magazine, journal, or news site.<\/p>\n

The text revolves primarily around the recent Washington State measles outbreak (2018), but touches on more broad point of public health including legislation, vaccine-denial, and the affordability of \u00a0preventative care.<\/p>\n

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Op-Ed: Restoring Faith in Vaccines<\/h3>\n

Op-Ed: Restoring Faith in Vaccines<\/a><\/p>\n

Over the last decade the anti-vaccine movement has increased tremendously. Vaccine hesitancy has led to an increased number of preventable outbreaks in the United States. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) confirmed 370 cases of the measles in 2018, which is more than triple the 120 cases reported in 2017. These commonly referred to \u201canti-vaxers\u201d assert their right to refuse vaccinations despite the collective expertise of the world\u2019s leading scientists and health professionals. The anti-vaccination community poses a tremendous public health threat to their own children, as well as the rest of the vaccinated population.<\/p>\n

The new year started with one of the largest American measles outbreaks in recent history. The CDC confirmed 63 cases in Washington State, in which only two patients received the vaccine. \u201cThe measles vaccine isn\u2019t perfect, but one dose is 93 percent effective at preventing illness,\u201d Dr. Alan Melnick, the Washington county\u2019s health officer,\u00a0said. \u201cThe recommended two doses of the measles vaccine provide even greater protection \u2013 97 percent.\u201dAfter years of lenient laws and misinformation, it is time for states to pass stricter vaccine policies and for Americans to fully vaccinate their children.<\/p>\n

The first step in combating the anti-vaxing community is tackling the misinformation and conspiracy theories that run rampant on social media and other platforms. Some of the largest and most renowned organizations have recently come out defying these irrational theories. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently deemed vaccine hesitancy as a top ten threat to public health. Theories such as \u201cnatural immunization is better\u201d or that \u201cvaccines cause autism\u201d are driving vaccine hesitancy forward.<\/p>\n

Even with abundant research proving these theories invalid, the anti-vaxing movement is increasing. There have already been five separate measles outbreaks in 2019 and health officials expect many more.<\/p>\n

Not only are vaccines extremely effective, but they are surprisingly affordable. The WHO reports that vaccinations are in fact the most cost-effective way of avoiding disease. Treatment is always more expensive than preventative care. \u201cEvery dollar spent on childhood immunizations saves $18.40\u201d says the organization Immunize for Good, who fights to spread facts about vaccinations.<\/p>\n

State lawmakers also have tremendous power in preventing outbreaks. Most infections occur in schools and target the youngest and most vulnerable members of society. However, lawmakers have the ability to create stricter vaccine requirements for school-age children. Washington\u00a0is one of 17 states that allowparents to exempt their school-age children from vaccinations based on personal beliefs. These outrageous exemptions put unconsenting children at risk for many contagious and deadly diseases. It is evident that these outbreaks are occurring at tremendously higher rates in states like Colorado, Texas, and Washington which have the most lenient laws.<\/p>\n

As authorities are getting the Washington epidemic under control, state lawmakers are finally designing legislation that would ban the personal belief vaccine exemption. States across the country must take similar action before preventable outbreaks continue to rise and claim American lives. We must restore our faith in facts and research, before disaster strikes again.<\/p>\n

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Reflection<\/h3>\n

Public health has always been a topic of interest for Greg. Issues such as vaccine hesitancy, global health, and health preparedness are passionate subjects for Greg. Through his work in the SPA Leadership Public Health and Policy Issue Group as well as his future careers, Greg hopes to make positive change in public health standards and education.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/p>\n

Greg Pelletier is a student in the School of Public Affairs at American University, and a proud graduate of Pomperaug High School. He is currently an interdisciplinary studies major, focusing on communication, legal institutions, economics, and government (CLEG.) Greg exhibits a passion for public policy and national security.<\/p>\n

Before attending American University Greg was an engaged member and captain of his high school’s debate team. He frequently planned, advised, and taught younger students about rhetorical strategies. Greg values communication and diplomacy, and continued his work with other students at annual Harvard Model United Nation summits. Each year the school’s delegation would represent a randomly selected country and create policy alongside students from across the world. Greg has made it his mission to spread inclusitivity at his high school. He dedicated credit hours to volunteering in the Pomperaug Learning Center for special education students. Through his involvement at the Learning Center as well as his participation in Unified Sports, Greg attempted to make his learning environments more accepting and welcoming to all students.\u00a0Activities such as these have developed Greg’s skill set, which is founded on communication, teamwork, and open-mindedness.<\/p>\n

At American University Greg has explored his passion for public policy through coursework, internships, and on-campus involvement. Courses such as American Power and Public Policy have introduced him into the public policy process, and summer internships at his local Town Hall and the State of Connecticut Republican Headquarters have provided him a first-hand look at how policy impacts real people. On campus, Greg is a proud member and teaching assistant in the SPA Leadership Program. He has completed a year-long research and action project regarding chronic health conditions in 2019 and is currently planning a project surrounding disabled veterans for 2020!<\/p>\n

Outside of the classroom, Greg is also an avid outdoors man. He is an accomplished Eagle Scout with seven years of service. While in scouting Greg engaged in various leadership roles, ranging from leading small groups of scouts, to the entire troop of sixty teens at summer outings. He is an experienced hiker, and has visited National Landmarks across the country, such as the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park.<\/p>\n

Through Greg’s studies in college and internship opportunities\u00a0in the Washington, D.C. area he hopes to polish his skill set and expand his knowledge for government and policy. Greg strives for a career of public service where he can continue to help others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Greg Pelletier is a student in the School of Public Affairs at American University, and a proud graduate of Pomperaug High School. He is currently an interdisciplinary studies major, focusing on communication, legal institutions, economics, and government (CLEG.) Greg exhibits a passion for public policy and national security. Before attending American University Greg was … Continue reading About Me<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2662,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2662"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":13,"date":"2018-06-26T16:04:07","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T16:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/spatemplate\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2021-02-17T22:34:24","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T22:34:24","slug":"resume","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gregory Pelletier Resume<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gregory Pelletier Resume<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2662,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2662"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":2,"date":"2018-06-26T16:04:07","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T16:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/spatemplate\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2018-06-26T16:04:07","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T16:04:07","slug":"reflections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/reflections\/","title":{"rendered":"My Reflectioins"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2662,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2662"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/gp8991a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}]