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Jill Vizas oversees the on-campus activities of 91ÖÆƬ³§ in Washington, including student recruitment and admissions. Jill graduated from 91ÖÆƬ³§ in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Before coming to 91ÖÆƬ³§ in Washington, Jill worked as a paralegal in Washington, D.C. and as an attorney in San Francisco. Her office is located in the Landau Economics Building, Room 251, and she is able to answer any questions about the program. Please schedule an appointment to meet with Jill. 

Professor Adrienne Jamieson, the MaryLou and George Boone Centennial Director of 91ÖÆƬ³§ in Washington, is a political scientist who specializes in American national politics, public policy and the media. She is an affiliated professor in the Public Policy Program and frequently teaches one of the core seminars in Washington where she designs the curriculum, recruits local faculty and arranges students’ internships. She also serves as the on-site academic advisor, providing assistance with internship papers, honors theses, plans for graduate school and careers in politics, policy and the press. She is a recipient of 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s Dinkelspiel Award for her contributions to undergraduate education.

Suzanne Miller directs the overall administration of 91ÖÆƬ³§ in Washington. She oversees the staff and student affairs, and helps with internship placements. Before coming to 91ÖÆƬ³§ in Washington, Suzanne served as Senior Legislative Analyst for the Economic section of the Embassy of Japan. She also worked as a Legislative Director and Legislative Correspondence Director for two members of the Utah Congressional delegation on Capitol Hill.

Chantal Quintero (she/her) serves as Internship Program Manager for 91ÖÆƬ³§ in Washington, working closely with student participants who seek to pursue their educational and career goals through an internship in the nation’s capital.  She cultivates strong partnerships with a broad range of organizations and fosters connections between students and alumni for mentorship opportunities. Chantal has nearly two decades of experience and knowledge in this field, having worked in Washington, DC, with the University of California Washington Program's Academic Internship Team as a Senior Program Administrator. She also served in advancement and alumni relations positions at UC Irvine and George Washington University.

Lori Carter manages 91ÖÆƬ³§ in Washington’s financial affairs and works with a variety of vendors to ensure our building is running smoothly. She previously held the post of finance associate at 91ÖÆƬ³§ in Washington. Before coming to 91ÖÆƬ³§ in Washington, Lori was the Office Manager for the Office of the State of Texas.

Zachary Smith coordinates and oversees the programming at 91ÖÆƬ³§ in Washington, including scheduling events and liaising with program stakeholders. In his role, Zachary fulfills both administrative and residential duties, working directly with students. Zachary completed 91ÖÆƬ³§ in Washington in Spring Quarter 2023, interning in the US Senate, and graduated from 91ÖÆƬ³§ in 2024 with a BA in Public Policy. Please reach out to Zachary if you have any questions about programming or life in DC at SIW.