Antonio Ambrosio of Cranston, RI, attends Rhode Island College, where he double majors in Geography and Portuguese. Antionio interned at the Portuguese Consulate in Providence, RI. While at the Consulate, Antonio had the opportunity to work closely with the Vice-Consul in Providence, Rogerio Medina.

Derek Botelho

Derek Botelho of Pawtucket, RI, is a double major in Political Science and Sociology (with a minor in Portuguese) at the University of Rhode Island. Derek interned at the office of the Honorable Patrick Kennedy on Capitol Hill. Representative Kennedy is co-chair of the Portuguese American Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, and represents Derek's home state of Rhode Island.

Diane Coelho

Diane Coelho of Riverdale Park, MD,  is double majoring in Marketing and International Business at the RH Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. Diane interned at the Portuguese Consulate in Washington, D.C., assisting the Vice Consul, and worked in conjunction with the Visa Officer and Passport and Civil Registry Divisions at the Consulate.

Clara Pinto

Clara Pinto of Lisboa, Portugal majored in Materials Science Engineering at the Instituto Superior Técnico. She interned at the office of COngressman Devin Nunes in Washington, D.C. Clara also assisted at the PALCUS Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Dave Teixeira

Dave Teixeira os Hyattsville, MD is a double major in History and Spanish (with minors in Political Science and Philosophy) at the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dave interned at the PALCUS Headquarters in Washington, D.C.seeing to the daily operation of PALCUS, and aiding the Assistant Director with the preparations for the 2004 PALCUS Gala.

            All of these students have applied themselves for years before ever attempting to apply for such fantastic internships.  PALCUS is only grateful that we can assist the newest generation of professionals on their journey to independence.