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Welcome to our 2025 Legislative Interns
Get to know our new 2025 Legislative Interns and learn more about their work over the course of the 90-day session
We are thrilled to welcome our 2025 Legislative Interns!
They will assist in our efforts to pass our top legislative priorities over the course of the 90-day session, with the goal of building a more equitable and inclusive democracy here in the state of Maryland. Read more and get to know them below:
Kennedy Lighty
Pronouns: She/Her
School: University of Maryland, College Park
Major: Government & Politics
Connect with me on Linked ln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennedy-lighty-a0293a20b/
Greetings, my name is Kennedy Lighty. I am a first-year Political Science Ph.D. student atending the University of Maryland, College Park. I have a focus in American Politics, Race & Ethnic Politics, and Health policy. I currently work with Common Cause Maryland as a legislative intern. I am excited to work with Common Cause this legislative session to help protect and solidify the rights of individuals throughout the great state of Maryland.
Asia Stanley
Pronouns: She/Her
School: Morgan State University
Major: Political Science
I am Asia Stanley, a junior political science major from Baltimore, Maryland . I’m currently a legislative intern with Common Cause Maryland, where I work on advocacy and policy initiatives. Passionate about politics and government, I’m dedicated to promoting civic engagement and legislative reform. In the coming years, I plan to attend law school to further my impact in the field.
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