b'MADDY DINSDALE (13) MADDY is a What drew you to politics?Queens graduateI was a stubborn kid who loved to debate and had lots of opinions.Classes at Greenwood taught me how well my personality and skills fitwith a degree in politics. I was drawn to the fast-paced environment and the differencePolitical Science. your work can make. A passionately What has your involvement been with the Young Liberals? I did youth organizing for a local candidate on the 2015 federal campaignpolitical youngand loved it. In 2016, I was elected to the Ontario board of the Young Liberals and now hold a position on the Liberal Womens Commission in Ontario.alumna, she is I love being able to organize young people to show how impactful we can be. currently working What is your day-to-day routine in your internship at theas an intern at thePrime Ministers Office?Prime MinistersWorking in the Prime Ministers Office is a dream come true. No two daysare the same, but my work generally focuses on scheduling and briefing.Office. I learn new things every day, from procedural aspects of government to how major policy decisions are made. How do you feel Greenwood helped to prepare you to get whereyou are today?Before Greenwood, I constantly underestimated myself and rarely took risks. Greenwood taught me that I was smart enough to achieve my goals andgave me the tools to do it. Every Greenwood teacher took the time tohelp me grow and learn, and ensured that I was prepared for university andthe workplace. Most of all, Greenwood taught me the importance of giving back. Managing the Reading Buddies and activities volunteer program for two yearstaught me some of my most important skills. I learned to organize, to workwith professionals much older than me, to be patient and how amazingit is to give back to your community.15'