On July 21, 2026, Senator Scott hosted his third Opportunity Leadership Summit to give interns and early-career professionals from across South Carolina and Washington, D.C., the tools, relationships, and candid advice they need to build a career with purpose. Each Summit brings together emerging talent and accomplished professionals from Capitol Hill, industry, and the Palmetto State to share what they have learned about getting started, standing out, and leading with excellence.
The program was organized around three sessions:
- 01 | Internship Tips and Tricks
- 02 | Launching Your Career on and off Capitol Hill
- 03 | Building Your Brand
Speakers included:
- Saat Alety, Partner, Federal Hall Policy Advisors
- Baker Elmore, Managing Director of Federal Government Affairs, Duke Energy
- Will Frierson, Vice President of Government Affairs, South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce
- Emily Lavery, Government Affairs Advisor, K&L Gates
- Catherine Dority, Vice President, Explore Charleston
- Ashling Preston, Director of Federal Affairs, American Federation for Children
- Xavier Underwood, Chief Information Officer, Office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott
Participants also received a Career Toolkit featuring a resume field guide, hands-on resume-writing exercises, and professional headshots provided by the Office of Senator Tim Scott.
