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Katie Ernest

Katie graduated in 2012 from the Longwood University Center for Communication Studies & Theatre.  After graduation Katie became involved in grassroots community organization working on various political campaigns in Virginia, where she became passionate about ending corruption in politics.  Katie joined the Follow My Vote team to fight corruption from the inside by joining forces […]

Trisha Lal

Trisha Lal is pursuing a degree in Marketing with a minor in Sociology and is expected to graduate in the spring of 2019 from Virginia Tech. With plans to combine her social media skills and passion for politics, Trisha hopes Follow My Vote will enable and encourage voters to spread the word about the importance […]

Olivia Goodwin

Olivia Goodwin is pursuing a degree in Finance with a minor in Political Science and will be graduating in the spring of 2017. She is passionate about traveling and the business field. Olivia is excited to apply the education she has obtained thus far from the Pamplin School of Business in real world applications. She […]

David Brock

David Brock is pursing a dual degree in Computer Science and Business Information Technology at Virginia Tech, planning to graduate in the spring of 2018. With his unique blend of business and computer science, he hopes he can combine them to be able to bring ideas to Follow My Vote. After graduation, David hopes to […]

Rachel Oppenheim

Rachel Oppenheim is pursing a degree in Marketing Management at Virginia Tech and will be graduating in the spring of 2018. From both her professional and academic experience in marketing, brand development, and social media, she hopes to bring new ideas to Follow My Vote. With a strong presence in student government, Rachel is excited […]

Kalli Martin

Kalli Martin is pursuing a degree in Business Information Technology with a Computer Science minor from Virginia Tech, planning to graduate in May 2016. As an undergraduate, Kalli worked as a software engineer with Optimal Satcom and Capital One, gaining valuable experience in satellite communications and big data. Excited to learn cutting edge technology in […]

Justin Ashwell

Justin is a senior Marketing Management major at Virginia Tech, set to graduate in May 2016. Through student organizations, Justin has learned skills in leadership, publicity and outreach, as well as Virginia Tech’s Ut Prosim motto. With past internships at both Georgia Aquarium and Spectrum Brands, he has gained knowledge in social media, digital marketing, […]

Tyler Molihan

Tyler Molihan is a Communication Studies major and plans on graduating from Virginia Tech in May 2016. He hails from Lynchburg, Virginia and is passionate about baseball and politics. Tyler is interested in creating more buzz and involvement in the election process, especially among younger voters. Beginning in Fall 2015, he hopes to help Follow […]

Sarah Lewis

Sarah graduated from Virginia Tech in 2015 with a B.S. in Psychology. She was appointed by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe to serve on the Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice, and has spent several years working on various political campaigns in Virginia and Massachusetts. She is a recent graduate of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership’s […]

Valerie Grove

Valerie Grove

Valerie graduated from Virginia Tech in May 2015 with double majors in Public Relations and Spanish and an International Studies minor. She hopes to use her skills to help different groups of people better understand each other and work together. Valerie believes that Follow My Vote is on the path to creating a tool that […]

Connor Rhiel

Connor hails from Virginia Beach. He graduated from Virginia Tech in the Spring of 2015 with degrees in multimedia communications and political science. He began interning with Follow My Vote in Summer of 2015. Connor hopes to help the company maximize its’ potential in terms of marketing and execution.

Maggie Vaillant

Maggie Vaillant graduated in May 2015 from Virginia Tech with a degree in Communications and a minor in Professional Writing. She is committed to the ideals of open information and a transparent government. She has been working with Follow My Vote since February 2015 as a Content Writer and Editor, and hopes to help Follow […]

Jess Kersey

Jess graduated from Virginia Tech in 2015 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, with minors in Peace Studies & Violence Prevention and Russian Language.  She hopes to graduate in December 2015 with a second degree in International Studies. As an undergraduate, Jess worked with ExxonMobil, where she gained project management skills that she hopes to contribute […]

Nathaniel Hourt

Nathaniel Hourt has a Master’s of Science Degree in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, as well as a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Computer Science from Harding University. While attending college, Nathaniel contributed to research projects in data compression, randomized algorithms, and software obfuscation and reverse engineering. Nathaniel also collaborated with the Massachusetts Institute […]

Ben Conlon

Ben is a Senior in material’s science and engineering department at Virginia Tech, graduating in May of 2015.  As a student, Ben has focused his education on the field of semi-conductor research and sustainable technologies. He has gotten involved with community action through the student run radio station of Virginia Tech, WUVT FM 90.7 Blacksburg, […]

Ezra Clark

Ezra is a Junior in Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech minoring in Computer Science and Math. His interest in programming began in high school and that passion has since grown throughout the years at Virginia Tech from working an various projects. He has been working with Follow My Vote as a development intern since the […]

Shannon Ropelewski

Shannon will be graduating in May 2015 from Virginia Tech, majoring in Marketing Management with minors in Finance and Event Management. As a student, Shannon has gained experience in student government, leadership roles, marketing research, and brand promotion. Throughout her internships over the past three summers, she has developed skills in development, fundraising, and social […]

Brice Moon

Hailing from nearby Hardy, Virginia,  Brice Moon is joining the Follow My Vote team as one of its newest Marketing Interns. Having graduated from Virginia Tech in 2013 with a B.S. in Marketing Management, he has a desire to bring the skills he learned to help share with people the potential of the Follow My […]

Andrew Van Schaack

Andrew grew up in Wall Township, NJ where he gained a deep interest in hardware and software design. He is a senior at Virginia Tech, majoring in Computer Engineering. Currently, Andrew is developing a candidate matching web application and hopes to help bring the Follow My Vote vision to life.

Will-Long

Will Long

Will Long is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Marketing Management. He hails from Harrisonburg, Virginia and is passionate about politics and nonpartisan affiliated movements. With a hunger for success and an enthusiasm for entrepreneurship he is excited about the possible applications and places Follow My Vote will go and hopes to […]

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