Foreign Policy Fellowship Program Staff Delegation Trips

The Wilson Center's Office of Congressional Relations has hosted several trips to locations around the world in order for Congressional staff to learn about the US relationship with various countries and critical foreign policy matters. Alumni have received on-the-ground briefings in South Korea, Mexico, Colombia, Sweden, Canada, Iceland, Germany, Belgium, and France. The next FPFP study trip will be announced soon!

Congressional Delegation to South Kora — FPFP Alumni meet with the US Ambassador at SPASO house in Moscow, Russia.

Group of Congressional Staffers in Korea — FPFP Alumni meet with the US Ambassador at SPASO house in Moscow, Russia.

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Katie Morley

Senior Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE)

“I’ve noticed for several years just how good of a job the Wilson Center has done at building relationships with and being accessible to congressional staff from early on in our careers. However, [the trip to Canada & Iceland, 2022] in particular really reinforced the Wilson Center’s leadership and widespread respect within the international community and the brilliant minds who make it all happen."

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Dhishal Jayasinghe

Legislative Correspondent, Office of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT)

"[On the Canada & Iceland trip] I was reminded of the responsibility that I had. For one, the responsibility to collaborate: to sincerely work above and beyond narrow partisanship lenses and take good ideas wherever they may come from – from all sides of the aisle, from public to private entities. And second, the responsibility to be imaginative... I learned to see these problems as opportunities to deliver more, to deliver better for the country and for the world."

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Dorothy Clark

Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN)

"As a young staffer, opportunities like this trip remind me of our impactful role in Congress. Relationship building matters – across borders, across the aisle, across chambers, across issues.”