Meet The Interns
Presenting the 2026 Summer Cohort
After overwhelming response and interest in our Internship program and reviewing the incredible selection pool, we are especially proud to introduce our team of 10 incredible interns.
Shelby County deserves leadership that knows our progress will only be as fast as the opportunities we create. With confidence, here are 10 future leaders to watch out for!
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Ashlyn Robinson
School: Bethel University
Major: Music Education
Interests: Graphic design, photography & videography
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Mackenzie Stanton
School: Texas Christian University
Major: Strategic Communication
Minor Focus: Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies
One thing you love about Memphis: "The diverse culture because I feel it has shaped me into the person I am today."
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Jonah Leslie
School: University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Major: Economics
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Where can we find you when you’re not working: "When I’m not working, you can find me on a golf course shooting way over par."
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Adele Thompson
School: University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Major: Public Affairs
What interested you about this internship: "I was interested in learning more about politics and supporting a great candidate that is passionate about public service."
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Deborah Kim
School: Rhodes College
Major: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Hometown: Jersey
Where can we find you when you’re not working: "I am obsessed with pineapple pizza and when I am not working, you will probably find me at home devouring a slice of pineapple pizza while watching the show Abbott Elementary."
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Logan Henley
School: Recent Graduate of The University of Memphis
Major: Political Science
Where can we find you when you’re not working: "Playing games with friends, attempting to read a book for the 1000th time, and taking walks. Also I will be working on a paper this summer in an attempt to get it published so researching and writing."
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Luis Rangel
School: The University of Memphis
Major: Economics & Political Science
What do you love about living in Memphis: "There is always something new to explore in Memphis! I have been here my whole life and yet there are many side quests to do around here."
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Innocence Brown
Hometown: Memphis
Skills & Experience: "While at school in New York, I volunteered for and had the opportunity to work on Mamdani's Mayoral campaign canvassing in Manhattan."
What's your favorite thing about living in Memphis: "It's rich musical history."
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Jack Carroll
School: The University of Memphis
Major: Double Major in History & Political Science
Skills & Abilities: Jack has been a Lifeguard since 2022
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Shannon Brion
School: Rhodes College
Major: Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
Skills & Abilities: Spent 6 weeks in Quantico, VA for a military leadership course, summer 2025, current Captain of the Debate Team for Rhodes College.