Olivia Scuderi
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Insightful Policy Intern recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in policy analysis, legislative research, and stakeholder engagement. Excel at critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring effective collaboration and informed decision-making in fast-paced environments. Specialized background in agricultural and environmental policy research.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Intern
Montgomery County Office of Food Systems and Resilience
Rockville, MD
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Researched local food policy initiatives in the surrounding DMV area and created a grant and funding resource for local farmers and food distributors.
Legislative Aide
Maryland Farm Bureau
Annapolis, Md
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisting lobbying efforts during the Maryland 2024 Legislative Session, creating a weekly hotline to alert MD Farm Bureau members of current bills in laymen's terms.
- Attended committee hearings, briefings, and meetings to gain an understanding of policy initiatives.
Agricultural Research Intern
Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology
Queenstown, Md
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted research to develop policy proposals and recommendations for nutrition assistance programs, Urban Agriculture, Agrivoltaics, Aquaculture, and the Federal Farm Bill
Legislative Session Intern
Maryland General Assembly: Senator Johnny Mautz
Annapolis, Md
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Agricultural Policy focus, tasked to research current events happening in agriculture on the eastern shore, bill tracking, newsletter correspondence, assisting in meetings and shadowing bill hearings
Social Media Ambassador
American Farm Bureau
Jacksonville, FL
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Covered media for the YF&R FUSION conference, created engaging footage of the atmosphere and highlighted competitive events, learned how to create traction on a national platform during a special event
Education
J.D Candidate -
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Baltimore, Md05.2027
Bachelors - Animal Science
University of Maryland
College Park, Md05.2024
Skills
- Agricultural Communications
- Effective Advocate
- Farm Business Management
- Data Collection
- Qualitative Analysis
- Legislative research
- Policy Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Policy Implementation
LEADERSHIP
- Maryland Agricultural Bar Student Representative (2025)
- Maryland Association of Legislative Law 1L Representative (2024-2025)
- President of the College of AGNR's Student Council (2022-2023)
- President of Junior Fair Board of Directors for Montgomery County Agricultural Fair (2022-2023)
- Sigma Alpha Sorority Primary Agricultural Chair (2020-2023)
- AFBF Go-Team Advocacy and Agricultural Policy Promotion (2022-present)
- Lifetime Volunteer Montgomery County Agricultural Fair (present)
Awards
Animal Sciences Departmental Outstanding Leader Award, Dean's List College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Maryland Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner, Sigma Alpha's Outstanding Leader Award
Timeline
Policy Intern
Montgomery County Office of Food Systems and Resilience
06.2024 - 08.2024
Legislative Aide
Maryland Farm Bureau
01.2024 - 04.2024
Agricultural Research Intern
Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology
05.2023 - 08.2023
Social Media Ambassador
American Farm Bureau
03.2023 - 03.2023
Legislative Session Intern
Maryland General Assembly: Senator Johnny Mautz
01.2023 - 04.2023
J.D Candidate -
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Bachelors - Animal Science
University of Maryland
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