Intern: Michael Fields
michael@phaseline.com | (303) 297-8170
Who has been your mentor, role model, person who has helped pave the way for you?
My Dad has been my mentor and role model. He has taught me to try to be balanced as a person, to strive for excellence in every aspect of life, and to never give up. He has not only advised me to be honest and principled, but he has also embodied these things.
Biggest obstacle you’ve faced:
I had a few health issues that made it difficult to play sports and sometimes affected my everyday life. These health issues taught me to appreciate good health and to make sure that I take good care of myself on a daily basis.
What part of your personality/charm/determination has been crucial to your success? What do you offer that nobody else can?
I am very competitive and always strive to do better, but I also try to only worry about the things that I have control or influence over.
Philosophy to live by?
Stick to your principles, work hard, be persistent, and never forget where you have come from.
Guilty pleasure/rainy day activity/favorite book/Friday night activity
My guilt pleasure is chocolate chip cookies! My rainy day activity would be fantasy baseball and by favorite book is Uncommon by Tony Dungy.
Greatest Accomplishment:
As an undergrad, I wrote and self-published two books on politics while playing on the baseball team, serving as president of the College Republicans, and graduating with honors.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Involved in politics or law enforcement.
What is your “once-in-a-lifetime” moment?
Last summer I got to do an internship with the U.S. Senate HELP (Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions) Committee. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity because I was interning right in the middle of the health care debate. I was able to attend all the mark ups on the HELP bill, which was a great experience.