Lindsey Snider '25: From Mock Trials to the Massachusetts State House

As a student, she immediately immersed herself in courses, research projects, internships and co-curricular opportunities that allowed her to explore these fields firsthand.

Under the mentorship of Professor of Political Science Dr. Lenore Martin, Lindsey delved into a student-faculty research project exploring the impact of minorities on the making of foreign policy, with a particular focus on the Latinx community in the U.S. She was able to present her research, “"Understanding American Borders Inside and Out: The Mobilization Strategies of Cuban and Mexican Americans to Affect American Foreign Policy," at the Northeast Political Science Association Conference in the fall, and at the Pi Sigma Alpha National Research Conference in Washington, D.C. this spring. 

An opportunity to connect with the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer at the McCafferty Career Center’s Industry Recruiter Series further blended her majors in political science and economics, and sparked her interest in public finance. “I sat down at the recruiter’s table and I was just like, ‘Tell me everything!’” Her enthusiasm landed her a summer internship as a Women+ in Finance Fellow in the Debt Management Department of the Treasury. 

“I learned I really enjoy finance and working with numbers, especially when they reflect social implication in my community,” she wrote in a reflection on her fellowship. “The department issues bonds for crucial programs and projects like supporting the unemployed during the pandemic and funding projects to expand the T and the Commuter Rail to communities with little to no existing access.” 

In addition to learning about government finances, the fellowship introduced her to a network of women and mentors in the finance industry, and equipped her with valuable professional tools such as salary negotiation and self-advocacy. 

Beyond her academic and professional endeavors, Lindsey remains actively involved in campus life. As the co-founder and former President of the Law and Legal Studies Club, she has fostered a supportive community for students interested in justice and the legal field. 

This summer, Lindsey will switch from the government sector to the corporate world, with an internship in the enterprise credit department at Bank of America. She is also working to hone and polish the research she began with Dr. Martin, in hopes of submitting the paper for publication. During her senior year, she will continue to utilize her network and resources at the College and in the city of Boston, with plans to possibly attend law school after graduation.