Four Augusta University students have completed internships at the Georgia State Capitol, according to a March 24 announcement. The students, Anna Carver, Avery Robinson, Lahari Kamabathula, and Noah Ceyssens, spent three months working in various legislative roles in Atlanta.
The internships are part of the Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP) and Augusta University’s Government Relations placement. These programs provide students with hands-on experience in government operations and public policy.
Carver worked primarily for the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee and handled communications for several representatives. She said, “I think this internship is a gateway to everything else. I have never made more connections than I have here.” Carver described her role as involving multitasking across different committees such as Ethics; Creative Arts and Entertainment; and Defense and Veteran Affairs. She added that she enjoyed helping constituents feel heard: “We are the people’s house. We are here for them.” State Rep. Tyler Paul Smith praised Carver’s contributions during the session: “Anna Carver may very well be the best intern we have had the pleasure of working with in our office,” he said.
Robinson interned in Senate Minority Leader Harold V. Jones II’s office and observed how legislation moves through both chambers of government. He highlighted his experiences on Crossover Day—when bills must pass their chamber of origin—and meeting Governor Brian P. Kemp multiple times: “He’s a good guy. Very humble, which was very good to see,” Robinson said.
Kamabathula was assigned to the governor’s floor leaders’ office where she helped track bills and communicate with constituents about proposed legislation. She credited her classes at Augusta University for preparing her well for this role.
Ceyssens interned with Augusta University’s Office of Government Relations, monitoring legislation affecting higher education institutions across Georgia. He reflected on his experience by saying it was formative: “I would say this internship really helped me understand who I am.” Margie Miller, vice president of Government Relations at Augusta University, commended Ceyssens’ initiative during his time at the Capitol.
All four interns were from Augusta University’s Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
