SHSU Alumni Profiles and Career Insights Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering SHSU alumni profiles, law school preparation, campaign finance roles, and non-profit organization experiences.

Austin Campbell

An SHSU alumnus (2017) who majored in political science, minored in legal studies, played football, served as a LEAP Ambassador, and attended the University of Houston Law School.

Professor Domino's Constitutional Law Class

A course at SHSU described as closely mimicking law school by cold-calling students to answer questions and apply case law to hypothetical scenarios on the spot.

Law School Grading Structure

An academic evaluation system characterized by the absence of daily grades, participation points, or midterms, relying on a single exam to determine the grade for an entire semester.

LEAP Center

The Center for Law, Engagement, And Politics at SHSU, an organization providing opportunities in law, policy, politics, non-profits, international careers, and cultural enrichment.

Daniel North

An SHSU transfer alumnus from St. Louis who interned with the City of Huntsville and Senator Claire McCaskill's campaign, graduated from Loyola Law School, and joined a top Chicago law firm.

Spring Clean

A community service event in the Huntsville town square focused on picking up litter in preparation for local spring events like the quilt festival.

Mac Woodward

The Mayor of Huntsville and Director of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, recognized for his knowledge and involvement with SHSU students.

Katie Granger

An SHSU alumna who graduated in 2006 at age 19, served as the model for the LEAP Ambassadors, founded Journeys with Sam, and worked as Deputy Finance Director for 'Carly Fiorina for President'.

Campaign Finance Director

The chief fundraiser for a political campaign, responsible for developing fundraising strategies, accounting, and maintaining compliance with state and federal campaign finance laws.

Washington State Republican Party (WSRP)

A political organization where Katie Granger managed financial reporting for the FEC and Public Disclosure Commission, as well as annual events like the Spring Gala & Auction and Fall Dinner.

Megan O'Flaherty

An SHSU alumna, former cheerleader, and LEAP Ambassadors President who interned at various legal and civic organizations before becoming Executive Assistant at the Laura and John Arnold Foundation.

Laura and John Arnold Foundation

One of the world's largest non-profit foundations, which distributed over $212 million to charitable causes over a three-year span.