Meet the Fellows

Caroline is from Chesapeake, VA and graduated from the University of Virginia, where she studied politics. At UVA, Caroline was deeply involved with InterVarsity Christian Ministry, serving as a small group leader for three years, and spent time interning at a Charlottesville non-profit dedicated to serving students at the intersection of faith and academia. She also had the opportunity to study abroad in Paris for a semester, allowing her to develop a more global perspective through which to view politics. During her summers, Caroline worked at a Christian children’s camp, where she got paid to act like a big kid and share the Gospel all day, making it the best job ever. In her free time, Caroline loves to read, spend time with friends, and travel. She also enjoys keeping her French skills sharp on Duolingo and loves a good concert. During her time as a fellow, Caroline will be working in Senator Inhofe’s communications office.

Katie was raised in Northern California before moving to Malibu to get a degree in Political Science at Pepperdine University. During her time at Pepperdine, Katie studied for a year abroad in Lausanne, Switzerland where she was able to visit over 20 countries and study the French language. She was involved with her sorority, serving as the Vice President of Philanthropy, and she could always be found on the intramural courts & fields. She was also able to serve as an intern at her church during her time in school, Reality LA, which she loved deeply. She loves playing outside, reading a good book, flower shops, discovering the local coffee scene, and making playlists for her friends on Spotify. Katie will be working at the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. 

Grant grew up in Knoxville, TN with his parents and older brother. While studying Business Analytics and Information Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, he volunteered as a mentor with an organization called YOKE Youth, a middle school ministry, as well as participated as an active member of the Christian fraternity on campus, Beta Upsilon Chi. Grant enjoys all things having to do with snow skiing, motorcycles, digital photography, local donut shops, and Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwiches.

Sydney grew up in San Antonio, with a younger sister and two parents who worked from home. She spent fourth grade in Mexico where she discovered her love for Math since it was the only class she could follow. At Sewanee, she worked as a National Bonner Service Leader where she worked on various projects focused on economic development. Sydney further developed her Spanish during summers spent in Cuba and studying abroad in Madrid where she was inspired to pursue a minor in International Studies. She spent her summers working for The Woodlawn Foundation, on a Municipal Financial Products desk, and lastly biking 500 miles to raise awareness about the injustices of human trafficking. She can almost always be found outside biking or hiking and enjoys building community through cooking and playing games.

Fenn is from Pensacola, FL and graduated from Mississippi State University where he studied Business Administration and drove a truck. He was an active member in the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and recruitment chair for the swim club. Fenn has spent his last few summers interning at a bank and summiting a few of the highest peaks in Western Europe. Most recently, Fenn drove his truck back from Utah where he taught skiing and snowboarding. He also enjoys cooking, woodworking, and fishing. Fenn will be working at Keel Point. He hopes he will find parking for his truck.

Cory grew up in Columbus, Ohio with his parents and two siblings before moving out to Chicago to study at Wheaton College. During his studies in Economics, Cory discovered a passion for understanding how market and political systems can work together with God’s creative intent for human flourishing and he looks forward to exploring that passion further in the Fellows program this year. Outside of his studies, Cory enjoyed managing and coaching Wheaton’s Club Soccer program and serving on the school’s Orientation Committee as well as various other ministries and programs across campus. Cory loves competitive sports, traveling to new places, trying new foods and good cinema.

Sarah Anne grew up in Summerville, SC and graduated from Clemson University where she studied Psychology, with minors in Nonprofit Leadership and Sociology. During her years at Clemson, Sarah Anne was a barista, intern at a local nonprofit, student leader in her campus ministry, and leader of various advocacy initiatives on her campus. Sarah Anne is a twin, follower of Jesus, and lover of coffee. In her free time, she is meeting friends at a coffee shop or reading a good book.