Washington, D.C. – The John N. Lauer Leadership Training Program (LTP) was established to enable young Hungarian Americans and English-speaking Hungarians from Hungary and neighboring countries to gain firsthand experience at Washington-based institutions. The goal is to prepare participants for public service and provide the opportunity to build professional contacts in the U.S.

On February 16, 2026, Luca Kosdi began her internship at the Coalition. Luca is in her second year of her bachelor’s program at the University of Szeged majoring in International Relations. She is interested in American government and political institutions, and international law, focusing on current global events. As an intern, Luca will attend lectures and key events, and assist in organizing and hosting the United States of America 250 Gala. Luca’s goal is to deepen her knowledge in the area of her studies and enrich her perspective on international relations. She hopes her time in Washington D.C. will help define her career path and gain meaningful experiences. Besides professional development, she is excited to get involved with the Hungarian American community.

Intern Luca Kosdi

On February 1, 2026, Eszter Csenteri began her marketing internship at the Hungarian American Coalition in Washington, D.C. She recently came back to the U.S from the Netherlands to finish her bachelor thesis research at Johns Hopkins University on the effects of psilocybin on the gut microbiome. Besides deepening her knowledge in neuroscience, she is excited to spend time with family, rekindle her passion for dance, and reconnect with the Hungarian community. Throughout her internship, Eszter will assist with the USA 250 Gala by creating marketing content, supporting social media outreach, and helping highlight the stories and achievements of Hungarian Americans. She is excited to foster a deeper connection with the Hungarian community in Washington, D.C., and to contribute to the USA 250 Gala celebration.

Intern Eszter Csenteri

The Coalition welcomes Luca Kosdi as participant in the John N. Lauer Leadership Training Program and Eszter Csenteri as Gala Marketing Intern. Their academic backgrounds and professional interests will support the Coalition’s work related to the USA 250 Gala and other ongoing initiatives.