Paul Alfonse is the Intern Coordinator at the Leadership Institute.  Prior to his position as the Intern Coordinator, Paul worked for the Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity where he assisted investigative journalists and bloggers to promote school choice across the country.  While working for the Franklin Center, Paul was involved with the Koch Associate Program.  Paul enjoys working outside and spent close to a year working on a ranch in Montana for Project Vote Smart. Originally from Trenton, New Jersey, Paul received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He currently lives in Washington, D.C.