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With these sentiments in mind, Overbeek said he will bring an unconventional attitude to a dysfunctional political scene. “I think ‘big money’ in politics is counter to good governance, [and] I refuse to be beholden to anyone else but the people,” he said...
After completing his undergraduate studies in Michigan, Overbeek enlisted in the Air Force and served in Afghanistan. There, Overbeek said, he “had the opportunity to learn what service is all about...
Seeking further education at the midpoint of his career, Overbeek chose to pursue the Mid-Career Master in Public Administration program at the Kennedy School. Overbeek said that the program motivates students to think about politics in unconventional ways. He also said hehopes to put the political techniques and theories he learned into practice during his campaign...
...Students get one shot at life, one shot to leave the world a better place than they found it,” said Steve Jarding, a lecturer who has worked with Overbeek in his time at the Kennedy School...
...Overbeek said he looks forward to enlarging the scope of his campaign through the creation of a “home-grown” movement. Speaking of the possible involvement of his peers at the Kennedy School, Overbeek added that he “would welcome the opportunity to have them on board in any capacity...