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Nyla Morton
Policy Intern to New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, NJ Office of The Governor
Location: Millstone Twp, NJ United States
Joined: Jul 18th, 2026

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Nyla is a sophomore Political Science & Philosophy double major with a Legal Communications minor at Howard University. Hailing from New Jersey, she has a profound commitment to advocacy and justice on a national scale, dedicated to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities as an aspiring constitutional lawyer.

Building on an established record of early leadership, during high school, Nyla successfully lobbied state officials on critical issues, including securing funding for community violence interrupters and advocating for pathways to citizenship. Now she serves as the policy intern to Governor Mikie Sherrill, where she conducts essential policy research and engages with community stakeholders.

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Howard University class of 2029

Undergrad Major: Political Science

Experience

I currently work with NJ Office of The Governor as Policy Intern to New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill
I have 6 years of experience working in the industry.

Vote HBCU Fellow | Xceleader
From July 2026 to Current • 0 year(s)
Represent Howard University as a Vote HBCU Fellow, planning and organizing various ways for Howard University students to be civically engaged, particularly through Vote HBCU� s �Say It Louder � Tour, a national movement to empower HBCU students to register to vote and learn ways to stay civically active in their community Serving as the Director of Policy & Research of The Union, Vote HBCU� s national student-led council designed for HBCU students organize, lead, and cultivate change through community. Lead the Policy & Research Committee by supporting Vote HBCU� s ability to educate, advocate, and mobilize around key issues impacting HBCUs, students, and alumni; through creating policy briefs, legislative trackers & reports, election resources, and campus civic profiles

Volunteer | Camp No Worries
From June 2026 to Current • 0 year(s)
Volunteer camp counselor in training

Cashier | Michaels
From August 2024 to Current • 2 year(s)
Provided customer service in a fast-paced environment while managing transactions and assisting with store organization

Policy Intern to Governor Mikie Sherrill | State of New Jersey
From June 2026 to August 2026 • 0 year(s)
Investigate specific policy issue areas (e.g., healthcare, energy, economic development) and compile comprehensive research documents and briefs Draft succinct briefing memos, background papers, and talking points for the Governor, Chief of Staff, or senior policy advisors ahead of meetings or press events Attend meetings and calls with government officials, local leaders, and advocacy groups; take detailed notes and identify potential action items Assist with daily office duties, maintain legislative tracking systems, organize materials, and handle constituent correspondence

Howard University Elections Commission Policy & Research Staffer | Howard University
From January 2026 to April 2026 • 0 year(s)
- Conduct in-depth research on candidate platforms, qualifications, and policy priorities to support informed and equitable student participation in campus elections - Collect, synthesize, and analyze candidate platform briefs to produce clear voter education materials for the Howard University community - Develop targeted, position-specific questions for Speakouts and Crossfires, aligning inquiries with each office�s responsibilities and policy scope - Draft comprehensive Speakout and Crossfire reports documenting candidate responses and key policy distinctions for student voters

Relay For Life Event Leadership Team | American Cancer Society
From January 2021 to June 2025 • 4 year(s)
Promoted fundraising for the American Cancer Society via social media, email, as well as text message which resulted in the independent raising of over $3,000 Worked on the event leadership team to create flyers, choose a theme, and assist with the set up and clean up of Relay For Life

Volunteer Art Assistant | Germantown Art Haus
From April 2020 to February 2022 • 2 year(s)
Assist with the planning and set up of events Provide support for youth artists during workshop Support studio-based clean-up needs

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