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May 12, 2004
GW’s PAFs to Success
Seven from Class of 2004 Selected as Presidential Administrative
Fellows
The George Washington University will celebrate the
incoming seven-member class of Presidential Administrative Fellows (PAFs)
and honor the efforts of three outgoing PAFs — Madeline LePage,
Emmanuella Duplessy and Alicia O’Neil — May 14, from 5–7
pm, at Alumni House.
The incoming PAFs — Will Alexander, Fiona Conroy, Blythe Debenport,
Amanda Eidshaug, Philip Ng, Mosheh Oinounou and Jennifer Rosenthal —
join six second-year fellows including Lindsey Davidson, Jeremiah Davis,
Pascale Doumit, Brett Kaplan, Tom Shannon and Michael J. Trask.
The two-year fellowship is designed to provide each PAF with a beneficial
learning experience in leadership and administration through classroom
education, professional experiences and interactions with University staff
and administrators.
Alexander received a Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship to attend GW
and will receive his BS degree in mechanical engineering. During his undergraduate
studies Alexander has served as secretary for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Inc., a GW cheerleader, a bowling mechanic in the Hippodrome, a member
of the Colonial Inauguration cabinet and an assistant track coach in DC
Public Schools. He will study in the School of Business in pursuit of
an MBA.
Conroy will receive her BA degree in history. She has been president of
the Panhellenic Association, president of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority, a
member of the Community Living and Learning Center (CLLC) Advisory Board,
a GW Hearing Board Member and co-chair of the Joint Committee of Faculty
and Students. She currently is deciding whether to pursue an MA degree
in higher education administration at the Graduate School of Education
and Human Development or an MA degree in political management through
the Graduate School of Political Management.
Debenport will receive a BS degree in computer science. She is a grader
for the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), and a member
of the Society of Women Engineers, the Engineering Honor Society (Tau
Beta Pi) and the Golden Key International Honor Society. She also received
a George Gamow Undergraduate Research Fellowship and was president of
the SEAS peer advisory network. Debenport will continue her studies at
SEAS where she hopes to earn an MS degree in computer science.
Eidshaug will be awarded a BA degree in communication. She is the recipient
of a Presidential Academic Scholarship, a member of the GW Honors Program
and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and a teaching assistant
in the communications program and a member of the senior class gift committee.
Eidshaug will pursue an MA degree in political management through the
Graduate School of Political Management.
Ng will receive a bachelor’s degree in business administration with
concentrations in international business and finance. He has served as
a ResNet Technician, an event planner for Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
and member of the Colonial Inauguration cabinet. He has interned with
the Clark and Weinstock consulting firm, the US China Security Review
Commission, the Office of US Rep. Barney Frank (D–MA) and was an
executive assistant for Pacific Bridge. Ng will attend the School of Public
Policy and Public Administration and hopes to receive an MA degree in
public administration.
Oinounou will receive a BA degree in political communication. Oinounou
has served as editor in chief and news managing editor for The GW Hatchet
and on the CLLC Advisory Council. He was a founding member of Alpha Epsilon
Pi Fraternity, and is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
and the Golden Key International Honor Society. He interned with Fox News
Channel, ABC News and US Senator Richard Durbin (D–IL) and this summer
will intern with NBC at the Athens Olympics. He will continue his studies
at the Elliott School of International Affairs, working toward an MA degree
in security policy studies.
Rosenthal will receive a BA degree in political communication. She is
a recipient of a Presidential Academic Scholarship and also served as
a Panhellenic recruitment counselor and as formal chair, philanthropy
chair, and public relations and alumni chair through her sorority, Alpha
Epsilon Phi. Rosenthal volunteered with CNN’s “Crossfire”
at GW and has interned at the White House and with US Senator Carl Levin
(D–MI). She will move on to the Graduate School of Political Management,
where she will begin her studies toward an MA degree in political management.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the PAF program. President Stephen
Joel Trachtenberg created the program in 1989 to offer graduating seniors
an opportunity to gain invaluable educational and professional experience.
GW provides fellows with tuition and fees for credit hours in a graduate
program, as well as a housing stipend and wages, allowing PAFs to obtain
a master’s degree from the University. In return, fellows work in
an administrative position within the University and contribute to the
advancement of the GW community through academic, professional and personal
involvement.
Send feedback to: bygeorge@gwu.edu
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