Samuel McGranahan

Samuel McGranahan has taken full advantage of his undergraduate experience at the University of Maryland. From day one, he began as a student manager for the lacrosse team, assisting with all team-related operations from practices to games and travel. He committed to early morning practices and missed classes for road games throughout his freshman year. Although no longer a manager, Samuel continues to work several nights a week as an equipment assistant.

In the spring of his freshman year, he joined Beta and formed some of the best friendships of his life. That summer, Samuel worked in the District Office of Congressman Steny Hoyer, where he gained valuable professional experience in government. During his sophomore fall, he joined the Federal Fellows program, where he gained significant insight into energy and environmental policy.

In December of his sophomore year, Samuel was elected Vice President of External Affairs of the Interfraternity Council (IFC), a role through which he developed leadership skills and a deeper understanding of life in general. He organized weekly cleanups in Old Town, attracting as many as 500 participants, many of which were hosted outside of the Beta chapter house. During and after the shutdown, he stood with his fellow fraternities against the university, opposing what he viewed as unjust actions and violations of constitutional rights. Along with the IFC president, Samuel met with several congressional offices representing Maryland districts to advocate for legislation aimed at preventing a similar shutdown of Greek life in the future.

In his sophomore spring, Samuel worked three days a week at the lobbying firm Manis Canning & Associates, gaining hands-on experience in lobbying and government affairs. This past summer, he worked in political organizing at the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), where he helped build a unique union organizing database to support more firefighters in gaining union-related benefits. Samuel plans to return to the IAFF this coming summer and study abroad in Italy during the spring.