“Working in Representative Villarreal’s office was a great opportunity to directly influence the legislative process. It was a thrill to fight every day for the issues important to our constituents. I was especially honored to hold a fellowship named after San Antonio’s extraordinary community leader, Bill Sinkin. I would encourage anyone who is interested in learning about the legislative process to apply.”- - Stephanie Chiarello, Legislative Intern, 2007 Legislative Session
hired as Senior Policy Analyst / Sinkin Fellow for 2009 Legislative Session
(UT Austin, Masters of Public Affairs)
“Working for Representative Villarreal has been an incredibly enriching aspect of my social work education. 
Through my casework and working with the policy analysts on staff, I have been able to truly make the connection between direct practice and policy issues. The internship has also restored my faith in the political process.”
- Blanca Braswell-Tucker, Casework Intern, Fall 2008 – Spring 2009,
hired as Legislative Aide Fall 2009
(UT San Antonio, Masters of Social Work)
“My internship with Representative Mike Villarreal has been an incredible learning experience. Not only have I learned more about our state legislative process but I have been able to be an integral part of it as well! This is an opportunity not soon forgotten!”- - Andrea Troncoso, Legislative Intern, 2009 Legislative Session
(Texas State University, Masters of Public Administration)
"I am so pleased with the internship because I have been given real responsibility with several state policy issues to handle. I have the chance to meet with groups, make policy recommendations, and see the process from start to finish. Also, working with Rep. Villarreal's team makes it even more fun."- Merrick Garb, Legislative Intern, 2009 Legislative Session
(UT Austin, Political Science)