Aiden McLean
Boise,Idaho
Summary
Community-oriented pre-law student with extensive experience in academic research, law, and leadership roles. Exhibits self-motivation and a keen interest in public service, politics, legal studies, and complex questions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Colorado College Department of Political Science
Colorado Springs, Colorado
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborating on a current project about the role of elite polarizing rhetoric in affective polarization.
- Organizing and analyzing quantitative data using statistical software packages such as Python.
- Conducted literature reviews to support Professor Elizabeth Coggins's current ideology and race project.
Admission Ambassador
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2024 - Current
- Represented the school to prospective students and parents during campus tours, panel discussions, and individual conversations.
Level II Licensed Backcountry Ski Guide
Avalanche Science Guides LLC
Boise, ID
09.2020 - Current
- Led the development and execution of comprehensive itineraries within the confines of self-forecasted avalanche hazards, weather conditions, client comfort, and constantly evolving field dynamics.
- Introduced clients of all ability levels to backcountry skiing, terrain navigation, safe travel techniques, and more.
- Taught accredited American Avalanche Association Level I, Level II, and Rescue courses.
Director of Finance
Llamapalooza Planning Committee
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Co-led the planning and execution of Colorado College’s signature music festival and managed a sub-committee responsible for the festival’s $135,000 operating budget.
- Successfully designed, pitched, and secured a 61% budget increase enabling the largest festivals to date in 2025 and 2026.
- Spearheaded a multi-department collaboration (Communications, Sesquicentennial Team, Office of Campus Activities, Llamapalooza Committee) to produce a one-time Llamapalooza x Sesquicentennial celebration.
Lead Backcountry Ski and Avalanche Safety Guide
Colorado College Outdoor Education
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2022 - 12.2025
- Leveraged professional guiding experience to build classroom and field-day curriculum balancing educational outcomes and the tight confines of Colorado College’s block plan schedule.
- Facilitated field sessions for 6-8 students to provide genuine, hands-on experience in avalanche terrain.
- Collaborated with local businesses to offer discounted gear rentals and connect students to the community.
Public Interest Fellow
City of Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Selected for Colorado College’s Public Interest Fellowship Program.
- Designed and implemented a new qualitative research project to complement existing surveying.
- Continued administration of several observational studies of Colorado Springs municipal parks.
Summer Intern
Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick PLLC
Washington, D.C.
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed and presented legal research for associates and partners on relevant, current cases.
- Summarized depositions and reported them in the firm’s preferred format to teams of associates and partners.
- Assisted in editing of legal briefs to the court.
Summer Intern
Duke Evett Attorneys at Law PLLC
Boise, ID
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Organized documents, created deposition and trial exhibits, oversaw organizational projects, and drafted routine correspondence for attorneys and paralegals.
Education
B.A. - Major in History-Political Science
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO05-2026
Centre Universitaire D'Etudes Française B1 -
Université Grenoble Des Alpes
Grenoble, France12-2022
High school or equivalent -
Boise Senior High School
Boise, Idaho05-2022
Skills
- Budget management
- Public speaking
- Basic Python
- Legal research
- Exceptional organization
- Group management
Languages
- English
- French (conversational)
Timeline
Public Interest Fellow
City of Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation
06.2025 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
Colorado College Department of Political Science
05.2024 - Current
Summer Intern
Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick PLLC
05.2024 - 08.2024
Admission Ambassador
Colorado College
02.2024 - Current
Director of Finance
Llamapalooza Planning Committee
08.2023 - 12.2025
Summer Intern
Duke Evett Attorneys at Law PLLC
06.2023 - 08.2023
Lead Backcountry Ski and Avalanche Safety Guide
Colorado College Outdoor Education
04.2022 - 12.2025
Level II Licensed Backcountry Ski Guide
Avalanche Science Guides LLC
09.2020 - Current
B.A. - Major in History-Political Science
Colorado College
Centre Universitaire D'Etudes Française B1 -
Université Grenoble Des Alpes
High school or equivalent -
Boise Senior High School