CT State Northwestern Students Named as Legislative Interns
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Northwestern is pleased to announce three Northwestern students have been named to the Connecticut Legislative Intern program and will be working at the Capitol alongside legislators and aides this spring. Ivy Altman, Christina Murphy, and Daniella Mancini will spend two days a week completing a number of academic projects and learning the ins and outs of government work; culminating in participation in a mock House session debating topics like elected representatives. The highly competitive Legislative Internship program offers 43 openings across all 12 campuses. Students go through an extensive application process, including writing a resume and cover letter, obtaining letters of recommendation from professors and employers, and interviewing with a panel of program coordinators at the state Capitol.
Torrington resident, 19-year-old Ivy Altman, plans to graduate May 2026 with a dual degree in History and Mathematics. “I am someone who is passionate about history, government, and law,” she says. “I have learned about the federal government, and I am active in my local government. I applied for the legislative internship because I wanted a chance to learn the mechanisms of the legislative process at the state level. Currently my career path seems to be heading towards public service or law, and the legislative internship is a meaningful opportunity to closely observe how the field functions and how I can participate.”
Avon resident Christina Murphy, 24, is studying political science and plans to graduate May 2026. “I applied to the legislative internship program because I want to gain hands on experience in the political process, and I felt prepared by Northwestern to take this next step” she said. “As a person with political aspirations, I hope to see what makes policy effective, and the work that needs to be done to pass meaningful legislation. I am excited to learn about the process, especially the information gathering and fiscal aspects of governance.”
Daniella Mancini, 20, from Watertown plans to graduate May 2026 with a degree in liberal arts and sciences. “I applied for the internship for my interest in research and the inner workings of government,” she said. “This felt like a good place for me to start.”
“We are very proud to have three CT State Northwestern students interning at the Capitol this spring,” said Northwestern campus president, Michael Rooke, Ph.D. “This is a highly competitive process and we are confident each of these students will make an impact with their assigned roles.”
Located in Winsted, CT State Northwestern was renamed in 2023 following the merger of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges into a single institution, CT State Community College. Serving approximately 2,000 students annually, Northwestern offers approximately 70 academic programs that provide accessible, affordable education and workforce training—preparing students for careers, transfer to four-year colleges, and opportunities that strengthen Connecticut’s economy and communities. CT State Northwestern is the only higher education option in the northwest corner and celebrates more than sixty years serving the community. Learn more at ctstate.edu/northwestern.
