Pomona resident interning in legislator's Washington, D.C. office

Pomona resident Nancy Haro is one of 30 college students taking part in an eight-week internship in Washington, D.C. offered by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.

Haro, a math and English major at Swarthmore College, is serving in the office of Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-Santa Fe Springs.

During an eight-week period extending from June to August Haro's responsibilities include legislative research, monitoring hearings, working with constituents and other matters, according to a statement from the Institute.

Interns in the program also participate in weekly leadership development session organized by the Institute and take part in policy discussions with representatives of major corporations, national elected officials and dignitaries from foreign countries.

"I know that this internship will be a great opportunity for me to grow in various ways," Haro said in the statement.

"Supporting leadership development initiatives such as the (Institute's) Congressional Internship Program allows Hyundai to fulfill part of its diversity mission to improve the lives and communities in which we do business" said Walter Rodriguez, manager of diversity and community relations for Hyundai Motor America, which sponsors the program.

"The skills that Ms. Haro will learn and acquire during her internship will undoubtedly prepare her to be the next generation of Hispanic leaders. We look forward to her successful career and future accomplishments for the Latino community," Rodriguez said.

"This year's summer interns represent the most diverse class we've ever had at (the Institute)," said Esther Aguilera, president and chief executive officer of the Institute.

The Institute "is committed to providing unmatched public policy experience and leadership training for Hispanic youth to develop and strengthen the civic dedication of talented Hispanic professionals and our nation's future leaders," Aguilera said.