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. In 2025, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Arkansas, concentrating on American political thought and the enduring American struggle to protect individual freedom and ensure equal opportunity under the law. His academic work reflects a deep interest in how principled leadershipgrounded in faith, community, and personal responsibility, drives meaningful, lasting change. He has focused especially on the legacy of President Bill Clinton, a fellow native of the Ozarks, and how leaders from the region have shaped national and global affairs through practical governance and a strong sense of public duty. Steldons' research has included studies on President Clinton's diplomacy with Russian President Boris Yeltsin during the Bosnian War and Senator Dale Bumpers' leadership in advancing civil rights in Arkansas during the 1970s. These projects reflect his broader commitment to promoting justice, defending civil liberties, and ensuring the government serves, not controls, the people. Outside the classroom, Steldon has embraced civic leadership. He has taken on roles in student organizations and launched grassroots initiatives aimed at increasing civic literacy and public engagement. He is especially proud of co-founding the Junto Club at the University of Arkansas, a student-led forum for thoughtful, independent discussion on public affairs and policy challenges. Through these efforts, he has championed conversations about welfare reform, limited government, and how communities can empower individuals rather than foster dependency. 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 experience, which he sees as critical to understanding how responsive, accountable governance can function effectively at every level. Steldon has been accepted to the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law (beginning Fall 2025) and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service (beginning Fall 2026). He will pursue a concurrent JD/MPS degree to prepare for a career at the intersection of law and public service, one focused on protecting individual rights, ensuring access to justice, and restoring public trust in government. His long-term goal is to use the law as a tool for empowering communities, advancing personal liberty, and building a more responsive system of public service, one that upholds responsibility, rewards initiative, and protects the dignity of every individual.