2001 Rappaport Public Service Interns

Merrell Aspin is working as an intern with the Massachusetts Division of Medical Assistance in the Managed Care Program, where she is researching contracting issues for the division’s upcoming contracting process. She is a student at the School of Public Health (SPH).

Paul Carney is working for the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, where he underwrites loans for the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Carney is a student at the Kennedy School of Government (KSG).

Luz Cázares is interning at the city of Boston’s Budget Office. She is a candidate for the master of public policy degree at KSG.

Iliana Georgieva is researching and providing recommendations on public policies that will enhance Brookline’s efforts in supporting small businesses in its commercial areas for the town of Brookline Economic Development Office.

Rachel P. Klein is working at Boston Public Schools on projects related to teacher recruitment and training. Klein is studying at KSG.

Josh Rubin is working for state Rep. Kay Khan. He is a student in the Master of Public Policy program at KSG.

Laura Siegel is interning with Rebecca Barnes, chief planner of the Boston Redevelopment Authority. Siegel is studying for her master in public policy degree at KSG.

Derek Sousa is working for the Department of Administration and Finance for the commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is a candidate for the master of public administration degree from Suffolk University.

Elizabeth Spinney is working for Boston City Councilor Paul Scapicchio. She is a student in the Master of Public Policy program at KSG.

Hallie Torrell is interning at the Boston Public Health Commission. She is a student in the Master of Public Policy program at KSG and is a Wilmers State and Local Government Fellow.