PA College Republican Caucus Chairs

SW Caucus Chair

Patrick Graham

University of Pittsburgh

Patrick is a Junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Actuarial Mathematics. He has always been interested in politics ever since he was a little kid growing up in Pittsburgh. Patrick would like to work as an actuary upon graduation, and hopes to eventually be employed by a major hedge fund. He does not have any aspirations of going into politics right after college, but has not ruled out the possibility of running for some type of public office later in his career. Patrick's proudest accomplishment would be a tie between attaining 100 career wins as a wrestler in high school and completing a marathon as a freshman in college.

NE Caucus Chair

Joseph Lapinski

King's College

Joseph Lapinski is an undergraduate student at King's College double-majoring in Political Science and Marketing. Joe is originally from the Wilkes-Barre area of Luzerne county Pennsylvania. He is 21 years old and the proud father of two children, Patrick and Marlee Lapinski. Joseph worked as an intern at the Chris Hackett for Congress campaign in Dallas PA. Upon the completion of his internship, he stayed on board and is currently a full time research and communications assistant to the political director of Mr. Hacketts campaign. Mr Lapinski started the first ever PA College Republicans chapter at King's College and is also involved in the pre-law society. Upon graduation Joe has hopes of possibly trading futures in the commodity exchange market, and attending law school.

SC Caucus Chair

Kristin Hills

Lebanon Valley College

Kristin is going to be a sophomore at Lebanon Valley College. I am originally from Falls Creek, PA, in western PA. She is an Elementary Education major with certification in Special Education and English as a Second Language. Her dad is a pastor and mother is a music teacher. She has two brothers, one older and one younger. Kristin's interest in politics sparked from her grandmother, who recently passed away, as well as her my history teacher in 11th grade. They were both very Conservative. Kristin's proudest accomplishment(s) are that acceptance to the PA Governor's School for Teaching in 2006, and going to State Band (Wind Ensemble) during my senior year. Kristin is also the LVC College Republicans President. She looks forward to working together as Republicans to get John McCain into office as we make our party stronger.

NC Caucus Chair

Shannon Dewees

Susquehanna University

Shannon is a rising sophomore at Susquehanna University. She is from Downingtown in Chester County. Shannon is double-majoring in Political Science and German. Her proudest accomplishment is graduating from high school with over a 4.0 GPA.

LV Caucus Chair

Chris Huether

Lehigh University

Chris is a rising senior who is doubling majoring in finance and accounting. He is involved with College Republicans, the Investment Club, Visiting Lectures' Committee, and is a mentor for incoming freshman in the business school. Over the last year, the CR club has double active membership to nearly 30 students, hosted 2 major lectures, achieved record fund raising levels, and engaged students on a wide range of issues. This past year had the great fortune of hosting former Attorney General John Ashcroft for a private dinner and lecture.

NW Caucus Chair

Jacey Paladino

Clarion University

Jacey is a Small Business Management and Political Science dual major at Clarion U. I'll be a sophomore this fall. She is on the Glenn Thompson for Congress Campaign and on the Clarion County GOP executive board. She is active in her church and has a wonderful family and amazing friends. Jacey's proudest accomplishment is anything I can do to help further the cause of conservatism.