Join the Phi Beta Kappa Society on June 26, 2025, from 5:30-7:30p.m. for our Call to Serve reception — an inspiring evening designed to connect recent arts and sciences graduates, interns, and young professionals who are interested in public impact careers. Advanced registration through Eventbrite is required.
What to Expect:
- Thoughtful Panel Discussion: Hear how Phi Beta Kappa members launched their careers on Capitol Hill —and share practical advice for arts and sciences majors.
- Q&A: Take advantage of opportunities to ask the panelists questions about your career interests.
- Networking Reception: Enjoy complimentary appetizers and opportunities to connect with fellow changemakers.
This event will take place in the Montpelier Room of the Library of Congress Madison Building and is made possible through the generosity of the Gray Foundation.
Featured Panelists
Kaitlin Johnstone (ΦΒΚ, Marquette University) is a Senior Policy Advisor for the Office of Senator Tammy Baldwin, focusing on key legislative areas including tax, transportation, infrastructure, retirement, budget, tribal issues, and housing. Kaitlin’s career in legislative service began as a Staff Assistant and Intern Coordinator for Senator Gary Peters, advancing through impactful policy roles in his office and the Office of former Senator Debbie Stabenow that reflect her deep commitment to public service. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Health Law & Advocacy, and Political Science from Marquette University. There, she co-founded and led the Minority Scholars Mentoring Program, served as Vice President of the Pre-Law Society, and contributed as a journalist for The Odyssey. She also holds a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy.
Haley Tran (ΦΒΚ, UC Irvine) is a Legislative Correspondent for Representative Zach Nunn in the U.S. House of Representatives, where her issues areas include healthcare, education, and families/foster youth. Previously, she worked at the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and interned at former Representative Michelle Steel’s (CA-45) District Office. Tran earned her bachelor’s degree at UC Irvine majoring in political science while minoring in biology. As a campus leader, she served on the Campuswide Honors Student Council and the Vietnamese Student Association; worked in the Center for Excellence in Writing and Communication; and conducted research on the impact of White House initiatives. She is the proud daughter of two Vietnamese refugees and grew up in Orange County, California, surrounded by her large, vibrant community and family.
Jordan Wilson (ΦΒΚ, George Mason University) is Director of Member Services, Modernization & Innovation for the Committee on House Administration, supporting Members of Congress and their staff across the Republican Conference. He also directs the Subcommittee on Modernization & Innovation, leading bipartisan projects to modernize the Legislative Branch and improve constituent services. Previously, he served as Director of Operations for Congressman Rob Wittman, spending over five years managing the Congressman’s schedule. Jordan also served on the Senate Rules and Administration Committee as a staffer for the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies. He holds a B.A. in Government & International Politics from George Mason University and a Master’s in Global Affairs and Management from ASU’s Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Moderator
Justine McDaniel (ΦΒΚ, University of Puget Sound) is a national news reporter at The Washington Post, where she has covered politics, national topics and breaking news and was part of the 2024 campaign team. She was previously a reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, where she covered public health, the environment, and state and local policy. Her reporting earned several Society of Professional Journalists Keystone Spotlight and Keystone State Press awards. McDaniel received her bachelor’s degree in Foreign Language and International Affairs at the University of Puget Sound. She earned a master's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland and was a reporting fellow for the Carnegie-Knight News 21 Initiative on the Future of Journalism Education.
Please contact Delainey Boyd-Whaley or Anne Wise (advocacy@pbk.org) with any questions.
*This event is open to the public and will be a widely attended event in accordance with ethics rules. Panelists will speak about their individual experiences and not on behalf of their Congressional offices or Members.*