About WII

Welcome

Since 1990, more than 2500 college students, recent graduates, and graduate students have participated in our personalized academic internship program or immersion seminars in Washington, D.C.  A diverse group, they have represented all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and more than 50 countries, bringing a plurality of views, beliefs and opinions into each track. 

We offer you a chance to differentiate yourself from other graduates by gaining invaluable professional experience through internships while continuing to earn credit from your home institution. However, this is not your normal classroom experience and Washington, D.C., is an incredible learning campus. Imagine passing the Washington Monument on your way to work in the morning or gazing out of your office at the White House. Classes will take you into the offices of Congress, the briefings rooms of the Pentagon, the auditoriums for symposiums in the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the United States Institute of Peace or many other distinctly Washington locations. Make no mistake, D.C. is your campus and every time you step outside your door is another opportunity to learn.

We invite you to learn more about WII and contact us if you have any questions!

Faculty

WII faculty meet with students on a weekly basis in the internship seminar and core courses.  Recent instructors include key WII staff and the individuals listed below.  Some faculty biographies can be found on the academic internship page of the website.

Joseph Bartels, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis; J.D., University of Chicago School of Law

Mark Dalhouse, B.A., Cedarville College; M.A., Indiana State University; Ph.D., Miami University (Ohio)

Amanda Erdmann, A.A.S., University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc; B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison (in progress)

Joshua F. Gortney, B.A., Malone University; M.A., Concordia University, Irvine; M.A., University of Hong Kong

Tracy McLoone, B.A., George Washington University; M.A., Georgetown University; Ph.D., George Mason University

Daniel Whitman, B.A., Oberlin College; M.A., Brown University; M.A., Brown University; Ph.D., Brown University

Staff

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Board

Mark Dalhouse

President

Julie Froom

Vice President of Operations

The Washington Internship Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  WII’s governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements and Form 990 are available upon request.  Please contact us for details.