Eric graduated “With Distinction” from Purdue University in May, 2002, with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education. He studied abroad for a semester in Poland, a summer in Honduras, and a semester in South Africa. He served as Mortar Board President, was named Greek Man of the Year, and was the recipient of the G.A. Ross Award, given to the 2002 Purdue Outstanding SeniorMan. Eric interned for the American Farm Bureau Federation in Washington, D.C. and he is licensed to teach agricultural science and business in Indiana high schools.
Field placement: Hunger Task Force
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Policy placement: Population Action
Washington, D.C.