Capitol Hill Intern Summit

The Network of enlightened Women hosted the fall Capitol Hill Intern Summit on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Capitol Hill Club.

Attendees heard from Caitlin Canter, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at Avoq, in a session titled “The Intersection of Politics and Policy: Insights from Capitol Hill to Corporate Advocacy.” They also heard from Jennifer Huddleston, Senior Fellow in Technology Policy at the Cato Institute, in a session titled “Tech Policy at the Forefront: AI and the 2024 Election.”

Attendees had the chance to learn more about the NeW community and network with other conservative women from around the country.

This event is open to all female interns, students, and young professionals in the Washington, DC, area. Interns can work in the morning and attend over lunch before returning for the last couple of hours of the day. This event is free, but seats are limited.

Check back for details on our Spring 2025 Capitol Hill Intern Summit.

Meet the Speakers

Caitlin Canter, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at Avoq

Caitlin joined Avoq in 2022 with more than 12 years of experience in politics and lobbying. She specializes in healthcare, with additional expertise in tax and trade practice areas regarding issues involving the Ways and Means Committee, House Republican Leadership and the House Republican Conference.

Caitlin has created successful legislative strategies for companies in a wide range of sectors, with an emphasis on healthcare. She has also raised clients’ profiles on Capitol Hill, establishing them as go-to resources for policymakers. Caitlin has expanded Avoq’s expertise in the health policy practice area.

Most recently, she served as a principal for Capitol Counsel LLC’s healthcare practice. Prior to that, she
spent her Capitol Hill tenure working for Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.), a former senior member of the
House Ways and Means Committee.

Caitlin grew up in the Central Valley of California and enjoys all things outdoors, from sailing to hiking to
working in the yard. She attended the University of Washington and is a fair-weather Huskies football
fan. She spends her free time with her young children.

Jennifer Huddleston, Senior Fellow in Technology Policy at the Cato Institute

Jennifer Huddleston is a senior fellow in technology policy at the Cato Institute. Her research focuses on the intersection of emerging technology and law with a particular interest in the interactions between technology and the administrative state. Huddleston’s work covers topics including antitrust, online content moderation, data privacy, and the benefits of technology and innovation.

Her work has appeared in USA Today, National Review, the Chicago Tribune, Slate, RealClearPolicy, and U.S. News and World Report. She has published in law journals including the Berkeley Technology Law Journal, George Mason Law Review, Oklahoma Law Review, and Colorado Technology Law Journal. Huddleston has a JD from the University of Alabama School of Law and a BA in political science from Wellesley College.