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Rafael Albolote

Student at William and Mary

McLean, Virginia

Overview 

Rafael Albolote is a student at William and Mary with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Raymond A. Mason School of Business. He has gained internship experience in policy, global assurance, and venture capital roles, showcasing skills in legal research, writing, and data analysis. Highlights of Rafael's career include internships at organizations like the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and International Justice Mission, demonstrating a commitment to policy and global justice work. His current role as a student at William and Mary highlights his dedication to education and furthering his skills in business administration.

Work Experience 

FF

Fourth Fellows

  • Incoming Fellow (Fall '25)

    2025 - Current

    • Selected for nine-month leadership and discipleship program integrating paid work experience with graduate seminary coursework • Engage in weekly mentorship, service initiatives, and seminars with D.C. leaders in law, policy, business, and ministry

PU

Pepperdine University School of Public Policy

  • Incoming D.C. Summer Scholar (Summer '25)

    2025

    • Selected as one of 20 scholars for a graduate seminar on the philosophical foundations of American education policy • Analyze thinkers like Tocqueville, Dewey, and Friedman on how views of human nature shape education and civic life

RF

Religious Freedom Institute

  • Incoming Intern (Summer '25)

    2025

    • Support research and writing for domestic and international religious liberty initiatives • Assist in developing policy materials and educational content advocating religious freedom as a universal human right

William & Mary Philosophy Department

  • Honors Thesis Researcher

    2024 - 2025

    • Defended 50+ page honors thesis before three-member faculty committee on the moral and political legitimacy of religious reasoning in public justification • Argued that protecting religious expression in lawmaking upholds core liberal values like respect for persons and reasonable pluralism

E&

Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission

  • Policy Intern

    2024 - 2024

    • Research policy issues and key legislation concerning life, religious liberty, marriage and family, and human dignity • Drafted issue briefs and white papers; attended congressional hearings and coalition briefings to inform advocacy efforts

Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission is a nonprofit organization that provides religious and community development services.

erlc.com
IJ

International Justice Mission

  • Global Assurance Intern

    2023 - 2023

    • Developed global compliance survey and conducted research for internal audit function • Exposed to complex legal and ethical issues related to protecting vulnerable groups in developing countries

IJM is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression.

ijm.org
MB

McLean Bible Church

  • Student Ministry Intern

    2022 - 2022

    • Mentored middle and high school boys to encourage spiritual growth and build community

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