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Whitney Appel

Former Executive Assistant to the President and Internship Director

Whitney Appel is the Former Executive Assistant to the President and Internship Director at the American Action Forum.

Biography

Whitney graduated from American University in May 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a minor in Art History. Prior to joining AAF, Whitney worked as a fellow for Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), and interned with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and the Chief Executives Organization, among other groups.

Education

BSF
American University

Recent Posts

June 1, 2022

Insight

America COMPETES Act and DoD’s Cybersecurity Workforce Demands

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Whitney Appel

Executive Summary The Russian invasion of Ukraine and rising cyberattacks have increased concerns over high-tech threats to U.S. national security…

January 31, 2022

Insight

Immigration Reform in The America COMPETES Act of 2022

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Whitney Appel

Executive Summary The U.S. immigration system needs fundamental reform to counter worsening demographic trends—such as the country’s declining…

November 10, 2021

Insight

Immigration Provisions in Build Back Better

Isabel Soto, Whitney Appel, Maya Shanahan

Executive Summary Immigration reform advocates continue to attempt to include provisions legalizing undocumented immigrants in the reconciliation…

March 24, 2021

Insight

Examining the Latest Immigration Reform Legislation

Whitney Appel, Douglas Holtz-Eakin

Executive Summary As part of President Biden’s larger immigration reform plan, the House passed two immigration bills last week, the Dream and Promise…

Education

BSF
American University

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