Mike Ricci
Mike Ricci has two decades of communications experience at the state and federal levels. He has served as the Director of Communications for former Speaker Paul Ryan, former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, and former Speaker John Boehner.
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Practitioners in Residence
The IOP's Practitioners in Residence are people actively working in politics and public service who are here to help you get a job in these fields. They serve as mentors for students, equipping them with the knowledge and connections they need to work in government, political campaigns, organizing, advocacy organizations, think tanks and much more.
Meet the Practitioners in Residence
Nubia Willman
Nubia Willman is a non-profit executive, community-driven leader, seasoned attorney, and content creator who served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of the Office of New Americans for former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Past Practitioners
Saat Alety
Saat represents corporate clients and trade associations before the United States Congress and the Administration with a concentration on banking, capital markets, housing, and insurance issues. Named to The Hill’s Top Lobbyist list in 2023, Saat is known as a savvy and well-connected government affairs advocate in our nation’s capital.
Caroline Hutton
Caroline is a democracy and voting rights advocate and organizer. A UChicago alum, she managed the team responsible for the Wisconsin Democratic Party’s efforts to educate voters, advocate for increased access to the ballot, defend against voter suppression, and monitor election-related litigation and legislation.
Andrew Mamo
Andrew is a Democratic political strategist who has led the communications arms of winning campaigns across the country. He works with next generation candidates and organizations including James Talarico, Mallory McMorrow, and the new group, Majority Democrats.