Portland Native Completes Summer Internship in Senator Collins’ D.C. Office

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that Nicholas Gillert, a Portland native, has completed a summer internship in her Washington, D.C., office. Nicholas is a graduate of Deering High School.

“It is always a pleasure to give Mainers an opportunity to see the legislative process firsthand and to serve the citizens of Maine,” said Senator Collins. “Nicholas has a strong work ethic and a commendable desire to work in public service. I was delighted to welcome him to my Washington, D.C., office.”

Nicholas graduated from the University of Maine in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in political science & history, and he will graduate from George Washington University with a master’s degree in public policy in 2023. Upon graduation, Nicholas intends to obtain a position somewhere on Capitol Hill.

Maine students who are interested in applying for future sessions of the internship program can do so through Senator Collins’ website at: https://www.collins.senate.gov/services/students