Shea Berthelot

About Shea Berthelot

Shea is a current Graduate student in The George Washington University\'s College of Professional Studies and the Graduate School of Political Management, earning her master\'s degree in Legislative Affairs. She graduated in May of 2024 from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with Honors, Magna Cum Laude, and minors in International Studies and Military Studies on the Pre-Law track. She is passionate about advocacy and politics, specifically voting rights (the topic of her honors thesis), veterans affairs, campaigns, elections, and civil rights. She is currently working in government affairs in Washington, D.C, and is interested in Congress and issue advocacy. She has experience with administrative work, research (academic and legislative), writing, research, communication, customer service, and advocacy. Shea is an alumnus of two Baylor in Washington, D.C. programs, The Baylor in Washington Program (Spring 2024) and the Inaugural Baylor Summer Fellowship for Religion and Social Life (Summer 2023).

Experience

1. Legislative Assistant

   OGR

   Jul 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Conducted research and developed comprehensive briefings on current legislation, the lobbying industry, and business development opportunitiesDemonstrated exceptional organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring clarity in all interactionsProvided comprehensive support to senior management, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations through effective management of logistics, schedules, and the organization of high-stakes meetings and conference callsCoordinated executive visits for clients to Washington, D.C, and facilitated virtual engagements, meticulously prepared detailed schedules for meetings with Congressional leaders and Administration officials, and crafted essential briefing materialsApproximately 50 Hours a week

Education

• Baylor University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, American Studies Major, International Studies Minor, Military Studies Minor

• The George Washington University - College of Professional Studies

  Master's degree, Legislative Affairs