2022-2023 Public Policy Fellows
Fabian Valentin

Hometown: Orlando, Florida
School: Florida State University
Degree: B.S. in International Affairs
Placement: U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, Majority
Fabian Valentin grew up in Orlando, Florida. As the son of a truck driver and a local school district employee, he learned the importance of faith, hard work, and community service.
Fabian graduated with honors from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and a minor in Economics. He earned academic fellowships with the Institute of Politics and the Social Science Scholars Program as well as completed a certificate in National Intelligence Studies through the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Program. His honors thesis examined Puerto Rico’s infrastructure and economy before and after Hurricane Maria.
Fabian gained practical experience through internships at the state legislature, a state government agency, and a law firm. On campus, he helped launch Florida’s first student-led think tank and served as president of the Pre-Law Society. After graduation, he worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA with the City of Orlando.
As a Public Policy Fellow, Fabian intends to strengthen his expertise in the federal legislative process, national security, and trade issues.