WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine announced that Jillian Haggerty, a Houlton native, has completed a summer internship in her Washington, D.C. office. Haggerty is a graduate of Houlton High School.
“It is always a pleasure to give Mainers an opportunity to see the legislative process firsthand and to serve the citizens of Maine,” said Collins. “Jillian has a strong work ethic and a commendable desire for public service. I was delighted to welcome her to my Washington, D.C., office.”
Haggerty is a rising senior at the University of Maine, where she is studying political science and philosophy. She has served as vice president of both her sorority, Tri Delta, and the National Panhellenic Council. Upon graduating, she plans to pursue a job in politics and public service either in Maine or Washington, D.C.
Maine students who are interested in applying for future sessions of the internship program can do so through Collins’ website at https://www.collins.senate.gov/services/students.
