Brendan Finnegan

About

I'm studying Political Science and Computer Science at The George Washington University, with an expected graduation in May 2029. I'm interested in lawmaking, misinformation, and AI governance.

Education

The George Washington University | Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Computer Science
Expected graduation: May 2029
Cumulative GPA: 3.97/4.00

  • Presidential Scholar
  • Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List

Relevant coursework: Legislative Politics, Public Opinion, Media & Politics, Interest Groups and Lobbying.

Research: I used R and multiple regression analysis to examine relationships between state-level political and demographic characteristics and ICE arrest rates.

Experience

  • Minnesota DFL

    Volunteer Phone Banker | Remote | September 2026 - October 2026

    • Conducted weekly phone-banking outreach to Minnesota voters as part of DFL campaign efforts, communicating with voters and recording responses in campaign databases.

  • Mini-Hops Gymnastics

    Coach | Plymouth, MN | June 2022 - Present

    • Supervised groups of 40+ children in a structured summer camp.
    • As lead camp coach, led teams of 4-8 coaches and assistants, delegating responsibilities and coordinating daily operations.
    • Represented the organization professionally while communicating with families.

  • GW Parliamentary Debate Society

    Communications Chair | Washington, DC | August 2026 - Present

    • Managed external communications through Instagram and campus recruitment, creating promotional content for events, achievements, and membership outreach.
    • Brought in 100+ students to Interest Meetings through recruitment.
    • Handled internal communications through team newsletters and email updates.

  • Isegora Briefs

    Founder & Director | Online | June 2024 - June 2026

    • Mobilized and led a 30+ member volunteer team to produce 1,000+ pages of debate research for 2,500+ students nationwide, coordinating assignments and deadlines.
    • Created and maintained a website using Wix and used multiple social media platforms to reach audiences.
    • Researched, wrote, edited, and organized debate materials for a national audience.

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