03.05.15

Hoeven Welcomes North Dakota Interns to His Washington, DC and Fargo Offices

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today announced that three North Dakotans have begun internships in his Washington, D.C. and Fargo offices. Stephanie Arthaud of Dickinson and Logan Skarphol of Fargo have joined his Washington, D.C. office and Sarah Gandari of Mayville has joined his Fargo office. The interns work with the senator and his staff on legislative, communication and administrative projects.

“We welcome these young North Dakotans to our office and appreciate their enthusiasm and willingness to become involved in public service,” said Hoeven. “Internships provide a great opportunity to gain professional experience, while also learning about the legislative process. We hope the skills these students learn will help them achieve their educational and career goals.”

Sarah Gandari, daughter of Morgan and Esther Gandari, is a senior at Mayville State University, majoring in Social Science with a political science concentration. While at Mayville State University, she has been involved in Student Senate, Peer Leaders, International Student Task Force, and Student Ambassadors.

Stephanie Arthaud of Dickinson is the daughter of Jody and Carla Arthaud and a graduate of Dickinson High School. She studied business and taxation law at Colorado University and later graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting. Stephanie plans on pursuing her MBA and sitting for the CPA examination in the fall.

Logan Skarphol of Fargo is the son of David and Kim Skarphol and a graduate of Oak Grove High School. He graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in business. While interning for Senator Hoeven, Logan also manages a retail store located in Arlington, Virginia.

Senator Hoeven offers internship opportunities in his Washington, D.C. and state offices. North Dakotans interested in applying to intern in the senator’s office should submit an application online. Questions can be directed to (202) 224-2551.