Kennesaw State University senior Nahomy Limon is spending her final semester in Washington, D.C., interning on Capitol Hill as part of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute internship program. Limon, who is double majoring in political science and international affairs at the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, is one of 25 students nationwide selected for this opportunity.
To support her time in Washington, Limon received the D.C. Owls Scholarship, which provides stipends to KSU students who secure internships with federal government offices or agencies in the capital.
“D.C. has honestly changed my life in so many ways, from the people that I’ve met to the rooms I have stepped into. Every day I’m learning more about how policy is made and the impact it has on people’s lives,” Limon said. “I get to attend hearings, take notes, and see what it’s like behind the scenes when bills are being discussed.”
Limon is working in U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock’s office with teams focused on healthcare, labor, education, and immigration policy. Her responsibilities include drafting memos, researching legislation, attending hearings, and assisting with constituent correspondence.
Previously aiming to become an immigration lawyer, Limon developed a passion for policy and advocacy after participating in the Georgia Legislative Internship Program as a senate aide in Governor Brian Kemp’s Floor Leaders Office.
“I’m the first in my family not just to go to college, but to graduate high school,” she said. “The rooms I’m walking into now are rooms my parents may never see and that motivates me to make the most of every opportunity they worked so hard for.”
Originally from Marietta, Georgia and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Limon chose KSU for its diversity and sense of community.
“KSU’s diversity helped me find my community,” she said. “There were organizations that built my confidence and taught me leadership skills I didn’t even know I had.”
At KSU, she mentored first-year students through the Hispanic/Latino Outreach in Leadership and Academics Program and co-founded the KSU Collective of Omega Phi Beta Sorority Inc., which focuses on raising awareness about violence against women. She also led KSU’s chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals for America.
James Stinchcomb, director of student engagement and support at KSU’s Department of Social Work and Human Services, commented on her leadership qualities: “Nahomy consistently demonstrates maturity, reflection, and a deep sense of purpose in her work,” Stinchcomb said. “Her ability to listen, collaborate, and lead with empathy makes her stand out among her peers. She elevates conversations and inspires others around her.”
After graduating this December, Limon plans to apply for policy fellowships in Washington before pursuing graduate studies or law school.
