Steldon Posey

Steldon H. Posey was raised in Branson, Missouri, and graduated from Branson High School in 2020. He began his academic journey at Ozarks Technical Community College, where he earned an Associate of Arts in Behavioral Sciences and graduated cum laude. Today, he is a senior at the University of Arkansas, majoring in History with a focus on American political thought and the fight to protect individual freedoms and equal opportunity under the law. His academic work centers on American political philosophy and leadership, with a particular focus on the legacy of President Bill Clinton, a fellow native of the Ozarks. He is especially interested in how leaders from the region have influenced national and global affairs through practical decision-making, effective communication, and a deep sense of public duty. Steldon has written research papers on Clintons diplomacy with Russian President Boris Yeltsin during the Bosnian War, as well as on Senator Dale Bumpers leadership in advancing civil rights in Arkansas during the 1970s. His goal is to better understand how principled leadershipgrounded in faith, community, and responsibilitycan create lasting positive change. Outside the classroom, he has taken on leadership roles in student organizations and launched grassroots community initiatives. He is especially proud of co-founding the Junto Club at the University of Arkansas, a student organization dedicated to civic engagement, issue awareness, and fostering thoughtful, independent discussion. This summer, Steldon will intern in the Springfield, Missouri, office of U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, where he will gain hands-on experience in the legislative process, policy research, and constituent services. He has been accepted to the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law for Fall 2025 and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service for Fall 2026. He will pursue a concurrent JD/MPS degreeoffered jointly by Bowen and the Clinton Schoolwhich will prepare him to address complex legal and policy challenges. His long-term goal is to use the law and public service to strengthen communities and help build a more responsive, accountable government