CEC is pleased to welcome CHIP intern Ashley Moore!

Ashley is an intern placed with CEC through the prestigious Hobby Center for Public Policy’s Civic Houston Internship Program (CHIP). CHIP offers government internships to University of Houston students each fall and spring semester. Since its inception, the program has placed over 1000 interns in local political offices. Judging by the feedback from participating offices, the program is a resounding success.

For her internship, Ashley will be reviewing Houston City Council agendas, posting environmentally-related agenda items online, and attending City Council meetings.She will also be identifying and compiling policy priorities of CEC’s member organizations. If you are attending the council meeting or have a particular interest in environmental policies, please feel encouraged to contact Ashley at ashley@cechouston.org.

Ashley is pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Political Science with an expected graduation date of May 2017. Upon obtaining her B.S. she plans to pursue a policy-related job in Washington D.C. or graduate studies in the field of international relations. Ashley has worked as a canvasser for the Texas Campaign for the Environment. While a full-time student, she owns and operates a small vintage clothing business.