Rep. McGonagle Thanks Summer Intern Riley Avelar

BOSTON – Tuesday, August 6, 2024 – Rep. McGonagle and his staff would like to send a thank you to Riley Avelar for her work in their office this summer as part of the 2024 State House Summer Intern Program. Avelar, an Everett High Grad and rising sophomore at Yale, met with McGonagle last year as part of the Commonwealth’s student government day. Contemplating a major in political science, Avelar joined the Representative’s office for June and July. The State House intern program includes twice daily talks from various individuals in the legislative atmosphere, including Reps, Senators, lobbyists, activists and more. This summer, interns were able to hear from both Governor Maura Healy and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, as well as participate in a special session at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate in Dorchester. Riley also assisted the office in summarizing bills and logging legislative data.

“I want to thank Riley for her hard work this summer; engaging in the program and always asking questions,” said McGonagle. “Riley gives me optimism that the next generation is full of thinkers who want to learn and problem solve. She represents Everett well and we were lucky to have her. My staff and I wish her the best of luck in school this year and her future endeavors.”