(MINEOLA, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) commemorated July 31 as National Interns Day in America by thanking his outstanding team of summer interns for their hard work on behalf of the residents of Legislative District 16.
During the program, students learned about the relationship between politics and government and the difference between the two; worked with legislative staff to address constituent issues; aided in the creation of content for Deputy Minority Leader Drucker’s social media platforms assisted with the staging of community events such as National Night Out, and more. Special emphasis was placed on developing planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Pictured at the Legislature on Monday, July 28, from top left are District 16 interns Cory Wright, Palak Mehrotra, Krishna Menaria, Zeida Sanchez, Rebecca Budd-Hernandez. Alongside the three newcomers to the program, Cory and Rebecca are completing their fourth summer interning in Deputy Minority Leader Drucker’s office. The program is supervised by LD 16 Chief of Staff Sereine Cave-Léon and George Sekavec, who himself was a four-time participant in the internship program before joining Deputy Minority Leader Drucker’s staff.
“As a Nassau County Legislator, it has been my tremendous privilege and a pleasure to open the doors of my office to local students and give them opportunities to serve the public and see the workings of local government up close,” Deputy Minority Leader Drucker said. “All their hard work, innovation and enthusiasm have made a significant positive impact on our community, and I am so grateful for the time they spent working with this summer. I can’t wait to see the incredible things they’ll accomplish in the future!”
PHOTO CREDIT – Office of Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker