VCU Criminal Justice Senior Selected for 2011 Virginia Governor’s Fellows Program

By Sarah Rodriguez

Allison Perry, a senior criminal justice student with a minor in business from Chesapeake, has been selected to become a 2011 Virginia Governor’s Fellow.

“I was ecstatic to hear that I was selected. After a few minutes of dancing and cheering I called my family and friends and gave them the good news,” said Perry. “What surprised me the most is that my family and friends were not surprised at all. They told me that I deserved to be selected and that I should be proud of all the things I have accomplished.”

The Virginia Governor’s Fellows Program offers a select group of students the opportunity to experience the administration of state government in Virginia. The fellowship is based on merit and requires the fellow to work full time in Virginia state government.

Perry says that she is most looking forward to the real-world experience of being assigned to the office of public safety.

“As a criminal justice major, this is what I am truly passionate about,” said Perry. “I believe this program will help me shape my career goals and help me achieve them.”

Applicants for the program must be rising college seniors, graduating college seniors or enrolled as degree candidates in a graduate or professional school. The applicants also must be enrolled in a Virginia college or university or must be a Virginia resident.

Established in 1982, the Governor's Fellows Program brings exceptional students with creative ideas to state government — an experience that often leads to careers in public service.

For more information, visit http://www.governor.virginia.gov/OurCommonwealth/GovernorsFellows/index.cfm.