A practicing attorney, Sullivan has served as chair of the Wyoming Board of Bar Examiners and was re-elected governor in 1990 by the widest margin in the state's history.
Gardiner said this diverse group of fellows, who are expected to attend the IOP's political extravaganza HYPE '96 next weekend, will provide valuable insight in analyzing the election season.
She said the fellows and students come into contact at Forum events, study groups and casual interaction at the IOP.
"A lot of it is sort of personal contact," Gardiner said. "You hang out and chat with a fellow for a half an hour."
IOP fellows, who are appointed each semester, include elected officials, campaign managers and consultants, political journalists and government and public interest group leaders.
"We are working to try to get them more involved in public service activities," Rapp said. "It would be fun to get the fellows out and working on Habitat for Humanity house or working on a PBH project."