NJPI Junior Fellows
The New Jersey Policy Institute Junior Fellowship is a selective, year-long program that equips the next generation of leaders with the skills, experience, and network to shape New Jersey’s future. Junior Fellows work directly with NJPI’s leadership team to conduct policy research, support active initiatives, and contribute to the Institute’s mission of advancing opportunity, accountability, and affordability across the Garden State.
Each year, NJPI selects three outstanding undergraduate/graduate students or young professionals to serve as fellows in one of our core issue areas — Education, Energy, and the Economy. Fellows gain hands-on experience in public policy research and communications, participate in leadership roundtables and professional development sessions.
Sean Barry - Energy
Sean Barry is a Political Science major at New York University, pursuing minors in Economics and Business Studies. He previously served as a Wealth Management Analyst at Cannataro Family Capital Partners, where he supported client portfolio management and investment research initiatives. Sean also interned with Jersey 1st, focusing on energy affordability and economic competitiveness in New Jersey.
As the 2025 Junior Fellow in Energy Policy with the New Jersey Policy Institute, Sean aims to advance research on clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions for the state, with a particular focus on reducing energy costs for New Jersey residents and strengthening long-term affordability.
Aiden DeMarsey - Education
Aiden DeMarsey is a fourth-year student at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, where he studies Public Policy with a minor in Government & Business and Military Science. After graduation, he plans to attend law school and pursue a career in the public sector as a lawmaker and fiscal policy advocate.
Committed to public service, Aiden launched a successful campaign for local office in his hometown, earning 5,583 votes to become the youngest elected official in Evesham Township history. As a member of the Evesham Township Board of Education, he is working to address state-aid funding disparities affecting local schools. He has testified in Trenton before state agencies and legislative committees, collaborating with lawmakers to foster opportunities for students and families in his community.
Megan Whitman - Economy
Megan Whitman is a senior at Georgetown University, majoring in Government with a minor in Classical Studies. Originally from Jefferson, New Jersey, Megan previously served as an intern with Jersey 1st, where she worked on the tax policy team to develop solutions for improving New Jersey’s business climate and competitiveness.
She is deeply passionate about the intersection of law, politics, and civil society, with a particular focus on business and taxation policy. Following graduation, Megan plans to attend law school to continue her studies in these areas and further her commitment to advancing fair and effective economic policy.
