LSC Fellowship Program

Dave Shull was a 1982 Fellow assigned to the House Democratic Caucus. He graduated from Carleton College (Northfield, Minnesota) with a degree in political science. Dave currently serves as pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio.

Hannah (Stanbery) Marozzi was a 2018 Fellow assigned to the Ohio House Republican Caucus (Ohio House GOP Caucus). Hannah graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in political science and a Master of Public Administration degree. Hannah is the Director of State Government Relations at Bowling Green State University.

Hannah shared the following with the program:

🔘 What made you apply for the LSC Fellowship Program?

A BGSU alum (Nick Derksen!) who was a fellow encouraged me to apply when we met at a university networking event at the Statehouse!

🔘 When you applied, what did you think you would end up doing as a future career?

I thought it was possible I would eventually move to DC to work in federal government. It became clear very early on that there are plenty of opportunities to work in politics in Ohio, and moving to DC quickly fell off my radar.

🔘 How did your experience in the LSC Fellowship Program shape your career path? Or, did it change your mind regarding your career path?

I didn’t have an alternative plan if I didn’t get the fellowship. The LSC fellowship is the beginning and reason for my career in state government. I never had an internship or worked on a campaign in politics before the fellowship, so I owe it all to this program!

🔘 What is your best memory from your time in the program?

Meeting my husband who was a fellow too.

🔘 What surprised you most from your experience in the program?

The fellowship can be so much more than a job. Some of my closest friends are people I have met around Cap Square. If you are moving to Columbus for the first time, the fellow cohort and your other colleagues really feel like a built-in community that is rooting for your success. It is a great way to start not only your career but your personal life after college.

🔘 Do you have any advice for current and/or future fellows?

I think taking the time to build your network and connections is one of the most important parts of the job. I also think being timely in your responses over email or phone is an underrated quality that everyone appreciates and notices!

Bri (Brianna) King was a 2021 Fellow assigned to the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus (Ohio Senate Democrats). Bri graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in fashion merchandising, and from Cleveland State University with an MPA. Following her fellowship, she completed her juris doctorate at Cleveland State University College of Law. Bri is currently studying for the July 2026 Bar Exam. She previously served as a law clerk at Mansour Gavin, LPA.

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Bri shared the following with the program:

🔘 What made you apply for the LSC Fellowship Program?

I was in my last semester of graduate school when Covid hit. This period of isolation allowed me the space and time to really figure out what I wanted to do with my life. I had previously heard about the LSC Fellowship Program on a class trip to Columbus and decided that I would look into it. Initially, I decided not to apply, but when the deadline for applications was extended, I knew that was a sign for me to take a risk and put my newly earned Master of Public Administration to use!

🔘 When you applied, what did you think you would end up doing as a future career?

When I applied, I imagined myself running for office or working in the background as a research analyst.

🔘 How did your experience in the LSC Fellowship Program shape your career path? Or, did it change your mind regarding your career path?

After a few months of being in the Senate, I knew that I was not interested in working as a legislative aide and that solely conducting research was not the path for me either. On many occasions, I worked with the Senate's caucus attorney (Scott), and somewhere in the midst of things, I decided that I wanted to become an attorney. I thought I'd stay in government and become somewhat of a "policy whisperer" to help the legislature pass good, equitable laws.

🔘 What is your best memory from your time in the program?

I had a great time with all of the friends that I made. There were so many young legislative aides that I worked with in the Senate and in the House. We spent a lot of time out of the office together, and many of those friendships are still intact today.

🔘 What surprised you most from your experience in the program?

The pace at which legislation, or really anything, moves in state government. I feel that many constituents do not understand the process of lawmaking, and even a highly educated person wouldn't know the ins and outs of state government without having worked there.

🔘 Do you have any advice for current and/or future fellows?

Be open to all experiences, across party lines! It is fine to have your own political beliefs, but when you are at work, you are there to protect and provide for the constituents of Ohio. Also, say yes to the after-work events; I know you're tired, but the networking opportunities are priceless!

🔘 Would you like to share anything else?

If there's an issue that you think is important, bring it up. My cohort did not have free parking when we started, and many of my peers were parking really far away. I spoke up, and through several meetings with caucus leadership, I was able to get everyone free parking for our year.

Remembering and honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.