Appian M. Fenty Mayor 2011 White House Internship Letter of Recommendation for Amanda C. Broadnax Applicant 1D: 09-23-1981-0723 ‘Amanda Broadnaxs articulate, driven and passionate about public service, and should strongly be considered to become a White House Intern. Ms. Broadnax is currently an intern in my Office of Community Affairs and Incredibly committed to her duties there. In performing tasks such as outreach to Faith-Based Organizations for hypothermia shelter ser vices and dealing with constituent concerns, she is adept at establishing a personal connection with them and is very proactive in offering solutions. Ms. Broadnax seems to truly care about results and takes the time to be well versed in any subject matter she encounters. Prior to her current internship, she volunteered with several political campaigns to earn academic credit and further her experience in planning strategic operations, team bullding, debate analysis, administrative management and marketing, She is energetic and feedback about her interpersonal skils is overwhelmingly positive. Ms. Broadnax has the ability to assimilate into any environment and jump right in to get objectives meet. She can be trusted with assignments that require critical thinking and written analysis, both independently as well as part of a group, Ms, Broadnax is also a full-time student at Trinity University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in political science and plans to go on to law school next year. She is goal orlentated and takes satisfaction in successfully completing projects that require simultaneous attention. Ms. Broadnax is professional when working with others, whether itis the public at large or esteemed political leaders. Her willingness to learn and ability to articulately advocate a position is one of many reasons interning at the White House will be a great partnership. | am pleased to submit this letter of recommendation an Ms. Broadnax's behalf and wish her all the best in her professional and academic endeavors. Sincerely, Cloraatir, ‘Adrian M. Fenty Mayor, District of Columbia