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Poppy Hanson '25, a Government and Business in the Liberal Arts major at St. Lawrence University, applied her academic expertise in a practical setting this past summer as a legislative intern for Honorable Representative Rosa L. DeLauro, who represents Connecticut's third district. In this role, Poppy facilitated over 350 diverse constituent cases, addressing issues related to Social Security, immigration, taxes, Veterans Affairs, and housing. She worked closely with a team of full-time staffers and caseworkers to ensure constituents received effective support and achieved their goals. Poppy's internship also involved active participation in over ten events with constituent organizations, including school readings, charity functions, press conferences, and panel discussions. She supported the congresswoman at numerous events, providing representation and assistance, and interacted with over 500 citizens via phone calls to address and resolve concerns from the district’s 725,000+ constituents. Through these hands-on experiences, Poppy effectively translated her government studies into real-world impact, demonstrating the practical application of her academic knowledge.