Brenda Dillard ('91)

Los Angeles Field Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation
(Redwood City, CA)

B.A. in Political Science
A.A. in Biblical Studies

"The Jack Pope Fellows Program expanded my world with exposure to city managers, judges, politicians, theologians and Christians in leadership in all walks of life. Meeting those who give their lives professionally and personally to better our world gave me courage to step out on my own in public service. thnking for myself and thinking globally at the same time is an invaluable skill."

Jeremy Haile ('97)

Legislative Fellow, Office of Congressman Lloyd Doggett
(Washington, D.C.)

B.A. in Political Science

Rachel L. Lamb ('92)

Supervisor, Audiology and Speech Pathology, St. Anthony Hospital Audiology Clinic
(Oklahoma City, OK)

B.A. in Communication Disorders

"As a Pope Fellow, I attended a conference at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress and met regional and state political officials. These experiences, along with the curriculum and interactions with other Fellows, let me explore my field and other outside interests more fully across disciplines for learning opportunities. Pope Fellows helped me learn to look beyond my major and think across disciplines."

Joshua Jackson ('10)

Pope Fellows Student
(Wichita, KS)

B.S. in Youth and Family Ministry

Chelsea Thornton Buchholtz ('01)

Assistant General Counsel, Office of the Governor
(Austin, TX)

B.A. in Advertising/Public Relations

"The program brought me into an academic circle that challenged me and opened my mind. I believe I am a better thinker and communicator because of the program. I also am more tolerant of the differing views of others. In today's world, and specifically in public service, I believe it is important to have conviction and the ability to articulate it, while also accepting an individual who has differing convictions."

Tim Martin ('92)

M.D. in Family Practice, Hendrick Health System
(Abilene, TX)

B.S. in Biology

"I was taking a lot of classes in biology and chemistry, but had many interests in other fields. Being a Pope Fellow gave me the opportunity to explore fields other than just my major. The current medical-political environment is fascinating and will affect us all. I am better prepared to begin to understand some of the nuances and back issues, thanks to my studies as a Pope Fellow."

Elizabeth Alvarez ('05)

Attorney, Central Dallas Ministries
(Dallas, TX)

B.A. in Political Science/International Relations and Comparative Politics

"My experience in Jack Pope Fellows was incredibly rewarding. the background in Public Administration and the history of government systems was incredibly helpful as I served in the Students' Association Congress, and especially when I served as its chief development officer. But the enrichment didn't stop there. Now as I start my career as a public-interest lawyer, there are so many ways Jack Pope Fellows has helped me I couldn't possibly name them all!"

Joel Nichols ('95)

Associate Professor of Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law
(Minneapolis, MN)

B.A. in English Interdisciplinary Studies

"Pope Fellows gave a set of interdisciplinary academic tools that enabled me to succeed in graduate school, and strengthened my sense of calling to serve others. It is my deep desire to serve God by working daily to make a real difference in people's lives, and the Pope Fellows program helped prepare me to do that - by helping instill a vision of service, by requiring a varied curriculum, and by providing practical opportunities for public service even while in school."