Governor Murphy Celebrates Summer Interns Including Graduate Students Awn Rizvi and Nashia Basit

July 31, 2023

On July 27th, Governor Murphy’s office posted a video on X (Twitter) with the caption, “Happy National Intern Day to our incredible interns in the Governor’s Office! We are lucky to have such bright, talented students on board our team.” Two of the interns featured were Awn Rizvi ( MPP ’24) , and Nashia Basit (MPP/MCRP ’24).

Rizvi stated, “My experience at the Governor’s Office has been nothing short of spectacular so far! I’ve had the opportunity to get involved in so many important state projects and initiatives and make really good impressions and connections with all of my colleagues here. Nashia Basit serves on the WLC E-Board with me as well. We’re definitely making our mark here in the state capital! Thank you again for all of your guidance in finding such an amazing opportunity.”

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