In this episode, of The Professionals Podcast, we talk with Kathryn Yurkanin about the Army Congressional Fellows Program. Ms. Yurkanin is the Principal Deputy Chief, Legislative Liaison. The Principal Deputy provides guidance, supervision, and synchronization for the daily activities of the Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison.

From joining a small ROTC program on a whim to navigating the intricacies of military logistics and procurement, Ms. Yurkanin's career unfolds with unexpected twists and turns. Transitioning to the Acquisition Corps opened doors to research and development projects, while a fellowship in legislative affairs provided insights into the inner workings of Capitol Hill. With a competitive selection process and adaptability to political landscapes, the U.S. Army Fellowship Program emerges as a beacon of excellence in military education and leadership development.ABOUT MASTERING THE ROOM

Mastering the Room is a bite-sized podcast from GW’s Graduate School of

Political Management, hosted by political analyst and professor Casey

Burgat. In less time than the average morning commute, you’ll get

smarter on today’s issues with information and perspectives you won’t

get anywhere else.

The podcast challenges guests to go beyond the Sunday show talking

points and offer a deeper understanding of polarizing topics, discussing

points of view that few have heard before.

Whether you agree with them or not, you’ll see unique arguments from

surprising new angles. Packed with influencers, experts, and familiar

names in DC and beyond, Mastering the Room is a podcast with access,

connections, and proximity to power. 

To listen to vintage episodes from the original Mastering the Room

podcast, click here.

ABOUT CASEY BURGAT

Mastering the Room host, Casey Burgat, is the Director of the

Legislative Affairs program at the George Washington University Graduate

School of Political Management. Prior to joining GSPM, Dr. Burgat was a

Senior Governance Fellow at the R Street Institute where his research

focused on issues of Congressional capacity and reform. Mr. Burgat is

known for his regular contributions to scholarly and journalistic

publications, including CNN, the Washington Post, and Politico, and has

appeared on a variety of television and radio outlets. Dr. Burgat

co-authored Congress Explained: Representation and Lawmaking in the

First Branch, a textbook on all things Congress, published by the

Sage/CQ Press in the fall of 2022.