Nicholas Ciggelakis
Spring 2020 John Jay Fellow
Hometown: Grand Prairie, TX
College: Texas A&M University
Degree: B.A. Political Science & History
Nicholas Ciggelakis graduated Cum-Laude from Texas A&M University in December 2019 with a double major in Political Science and History. His academic interests are in the intersection of studying the evolution of political theory and studying its application throughout the course of American history.
During Nick’s time at Texas A&M, he was actively involved in the Republican Party of Brazos County and the Young Conservatives of Texas. As a member of the Young Conservatives of Texas, he helped restart the Texas A&M chapter and he served as the Legislative and Policy Director for the statewide organization. Nick also served as the Fundraising director for Pro Life Aggies. During the 2018-2019 school year, Nicholas helped assist the organization in raising $30,000 for the organization’s Pregnant and Parenting Student Scholarship Fund.
At Texas A&M, Nick was actively engaged in Christian community. He served as a counselor and prayer team leader for Impact Retreat Ministries; a freshmen’s retreat held in order to connect incoming students to Bryan/College Station churches and organizations. He also served on the leadership team of First Baptist Bryan’s College Ministry.