Lou Burns works to connect congressman with constituents

Lou Burns Up-and-comer Louis Burns works to connect congressman with constituents Burns, a 2021 Johns Hopkins graduate, joined the congressional staff of U.S. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger one month after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The Johns Hopkins Changemakers Profile is a monthly feature spotlighting the impact of Johns Hopkins alumni in positions of influence in Washington, D.C., policymaking circles. Louis Burns came to Johns Hopkins University in 2018 to pursue a degree in international relations because of the school's proximity to where he wanted to work: the nation's capital. He got his wish, but not exactly as he envisioned. The Columbus, Ohio, native started his first Washington, D.C. internship on Capitol Hill on Feb.