Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that Elsa Thibodeau, a Stockholm native, has been awarded a fall internship in her Washington, D.C., office. Elsa is the daughter of Joe Thibodeau and Lisa Anderson of Stockholm.
“It is always a pleasure to give Mainers an opportunity to become actively involved in the legislative process here in Washington and to serve the citizens of Maine,” said Senator Collins. “Elsa has a strong work ethic and a commendable desire to serve the State of Maine, and I am delighted to welcome her to my Washington, D.C., office.”
Elsa has previously served as an intern in Senator Collins’ Caribou and Bangor offices. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maine in 2016 with a degree in international affairs, concentrating in women and gender studies, with minors in business administration and dance. Elsa is an accomplished dancer, who hopes to pursue a career in the international non-profit sector. She has a special interest in international women’s issues and combating human trafficking.