U.S. Senator John Boozman pictured with his Washington, D.C. interns on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.

WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the students who served as interns in his Washington, D.C. office during the first summer session.

“These hardworking students have made valuable contributions in service to the people of Arkansas during their internships,” Boozman said. “I appreciate their commitment to public service and the role they played to help my staff meet the needs of constituents. I am confident this experience provided them with a greater understanding of the legislative process as well as inspired them to continue serving their communities.”

Anna Parker, Eva Dietz, Henry Thompson, Mary Ellis Tedford, Phoebe Harris, Sam Sanders, Sarah Chase Walt and Oliver Liu completed a five-week internship in Boozman’s Capitol Hill office. Their responsibilities included assisting with constituent relations, supporting the legislative and communications teams and contributing to a variety of office projects. Each intern also had the opportunity to shadow the senator for a day, gaining firsthand insight into the work of the U.S. Senate.

Anna Parker is from Jonesboro and graduated from Jonesboro High School in 2023. She is a rising senior at the University of Arkansas studying marketing with minors in supply chain management and business analytics. Anna serves as recruitment chair for the Arkansas Networking Club and is a member of Chi Omega Psi. After graduating, she hopes to return to Washington, D.C. to begin her career.

Eva Dietz is from Little Rock and a 2023 graduate of Pulaski Academy. She is a rising senior at the University of Arkansas studying entrepreneurship and innovation. On campus, Eva founded The Flow Foundation, a nonprofit organization, and is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue opportunities that combine her passion for entrepreneurship, innovation and impact-driven work.

Henry Thompson is from Paragould and graduated from Paragould High School in 2023. He is a rising senior at the University of Arkansas studying accounting with a minor in finance. On campus, Henry serves as head of law relations for the Arkansas Networking Club and is a member of Sigma Chi. After graduation, he plans to attend law school. 

Mary Ellis Tedford is from Little Rock and a 2023 graduate of Mount St. Mary Academy. She is a rising senior at the University of Arkansas studying elementary education. Mary Ellis is working toward both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees through the university’s accelerated five-year program. She is an active member of Chi Omega Psi. Mary Ellis hopes to return to Little Rock to begin her teaching career upon graduating.

Phoebe Harris is from Springdale and graduated from Springdale Har-Ber High School in 2023. She is a rising senior at the University of Arkansas studying political science with minors in global studies and legal studies. Phoebe serves as chaplain of her sorority, Kappa Delta. After graduation, Phoebe plans to participate in a residency program through Fellowship Bible Church while preparing to begin a career in public service.

Sam Sanders is from Little Rock and a 2023 graduate of Catholic High School for Boys. He is a rising senior at the University of Arkansas studying finance with a minor in marketing. On campus, Sam serves as head of banking relations for the Arkansas Networking Club and is a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Following graduation, Sam plans to pursue a career in wealth management. 

Sarah Chase Walt is from Little Rock and graduated from Mount St. Mary Academy in 2023. She is a rising senior at the University of Arkansas studying hospitality management with a minor in event management. She is a member of Pi Beta Phi and has served on the sorority’s leadership team for the past three years. Sarah hopes to begin her career on Capitol Hill upon graduation. 

Oliver Liu is from Katy, Texas, and a 2026 graduate of Baylor University where he studied mathematics and computer science. While at Baylor, he served as the president of Phi Kappa Chi. Oliver will begin his career as a software engineer with Capital One in Dallas, Texas, in August.