PA Finalists for White House Fellow

The White House has released the names of 108 regional finalists for coveted White Fellow positions. According to the press release:

During March and April 2009, Regional Finalists will participate in a rigorous interview process. Based on the results of these interviews, approximately thirty candidates will be named National Finalists. The President's Commission on White House Fellowships will interview the National Finalists in June 2009 and then recommend candidates to President Barack Obama for a one-year appointment as White House Fellows.

White House Fellows spend a year working as full-time, paid special assistants to senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries and other top-ranking government officials. Fellows also participate in an education program consisting of roundtable discussions with renowned leaders from the private and public sectors and trips to study U.S. policy in action both domestically and internationally.

Pennsylvanians on the list:

Daniel P. Gallagher Havertown, PA
Rebekah E. Gee Philadelphia, PA
Mehret Mandefro Philadelphia, PA
Brett H. Mandel Philadelphia, PA
Raj M. Shah Philadelphia, PA
Laura I. Weinbaum Philadelphia, PA

Mandel has announced his intention to run for Philadelphia City Controller. I wonder what his name on this list means for his campaign.