Mitchell Scacchi
Intern, Creative Production UnitMitchell Scacchi is an intern with the Creative Production Unit. He’s from Goffstown, New Hampshire, the place he has called home for all 21 years of his life. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of New Hampshire in 2021.
While at UNH, Mitchell studied political science and minored in philosophy, capping off his undergraduate education with his senior honors thesis titled “Presidents and the U.S. Constitution: The Executive’s Role in Interpreting the Supreme Law of the Land.”
Beginning in the fall of 2021, Mitchell will continue his education as a graduate student at UNH, working toward his master’s degree in political science.
Mitchell’s professional experience includes working as an intern with No Labels in the summer of 2019 and as a political science research assistant during the 2021 spring semester.
He’s an avid reader, a Boston sports fan, and especially passionate about American government and civics education.
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