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Mar 15, 2021
In Memoriam: Andrew Kemp (MA '91)
Andrew D. Kemp (MA ’91) passed on February 8 at the age of 53 from complications of COVID-19. Read more... -
Dec 08, 2020
Ambassador-designate has La Follette School connection
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated alumna Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Thomas-Greenfield received her master’s degree in public administration from UW–Madison’s Center for the Study of Public Policy and Administration – the La Follette School’s predecessor – in 1975. Read more... -
Sep 08, 2020
Alumnus Anam nominated for young professional award
Tawsif Anam (MPA ’13) has been nominated for a Professional Elevation Award by Madison Magnet, Madison's largest young professional organization. Voting continues online through Friday, Sept. 11. Read more... -
Aug 12, 2020
Schmitt returns home, leads Milwaukee nonprofit
After 13 years’ experience in international humanitarian aid, Bill Schmitt (MIPA ’05) joined United Methodist Children’s Services of Wisconsin (UMCS) in Milwaukee as its executive director. He previously worked for Catholic Relief Services (CRS), leading relief efforts for some of the world’s most challenging crises, including the Darfur Genocide, the War in Afghanistan, the West Sumatran Earthquake, and the Syrian civil war. Read more... -
Aug 11, 2020
Allison Couture: Physican, student, advocate
Like everyone across the globe, Dr. Allison Couture (MPA ’20) had her world turned upside down when COVID-19 struck. However, Couture had a unique vantage point: as a master’s degree student at the La Follette School of Public Affairs and as a practicing doctor. Read more... -
Aug 07, 2020
Martinchek champions families’ well-being at Urban Institute
As Kassandra Martinchek (MPA ’19) marked her one-year anniversary at the Urban Institute, she reflected on her efforts promoting evidence-based, actionable solutions for household financial well-being and food security. Read more... -
Jul 24, 2020
Huntley-Cooper leads off Women Who Inspire
The Committee to Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Wisconsin’s Ratification of the 19th Amendment selected Frances Huntley-Cooper (MA, 1994) for its inaugural Women Who Inspire award. Read more... -
Jul 22, 2020
Evers appoints alumnus Weatherly to UW Board of Regents
Kyle Weatherly (MPA ’06) of Milwaukee was among three University of Wisconsin System Regents appointed by Governor Tony Evers on June 1. Read more... -
Jul 08, 2020
Higgins drives local policy innovation at The Governance Project
Colin Higgins (MPA ’16) has played a key role at The Governance Project since 2018. As program director, Higgins has contributed to projects that help municipalities stimulate private investment in low-income communities, effectively finance community-focused development projects, and support small business through the COVID-19 crisis. Read more... -
Jun 30, 2020
Evers appoints Romanski to second stint as DATCP secretary
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers named Randy Romanski (MA ‘95) as secretary-designee of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). This will be Romanski’s second stint as DATCP secretary, previously leading the agency during Gov. Jim Doyle’s administration. Read more... -
Jun 24, 2020
Alumnus Loftus to co-lead Thompson transition team
Incoming University of Wisconsin System President and former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson announced that Tom Loftus (MA ’72) and Scott Neitzel will co-chair his transition team. Read more... -
Apr 30, 2020
Alumni join Board of Visitors
The La Follette School of Public Affairs welcomed two alumni to its Board of Visitors (BOV) – Theola Carter (MA ’91) and Carolyn Hill (MA ’96). Read more... -
Apr 07, 2020
La Follette students meet alumni, visit employers on Chicago exchange visit
Nineteen graduate students participated in the La Follette School’s third career exploration visit to Chicago in October 2019. Over two days, students visited four employers and learned about career paths during a panel discussion with alumni. Read more... -
Feb 03, 2020
Austin harnesses Wisconsin Idea at DHS
Sam Austin (MIPA ’08) joined the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) as a senior policy advisor in December 2019. Read more... -
Jan 30, 2020
2019 alumna featured on PBS Wisconsin
Abby Swetz (MPA ’19) spoke about the need for housing for survivors of domestic violence in Wisconsin during a segment of PBS Wisconsin’s Noon Wednesday on November 6, 2019. Read more... -
Dec 27, 2019
2017 alumna Andrae seeking County Board seat
Richelle Andrae (MPA ’17) announced her candidacy for the Dane County Board of Supervisors, District 11. Andrae is a strategic policy analyst at Deloitte, where she works with Wisconsin Medicaid’s eHealth & Quality Team to support the state’s health IT priorities. Read more... -
Dec 18, 2019
Alumna Sanders joins Milwaukee Public Museum
Katie Sanders (MIPA ’05) has joined the Milwaukee Public Museum as chief planning officer after nearly six years as executive director of Safe & Sound. In her new role, she will coordinate the planning of exhibits and visitor experiences, space planning, partnerships, lobbying, public relations, and building and construction planning. Read more... -
Dec 17, 2019
Alumnus Harris leading private consulting company
Darin Harris (MA ’95) left his position in UW–Madison’s Office of Strategic Consulting in September to focus on the leadership and consulting company he co-founded three years ago – Living, Giving Enterprises. The company serves leaders who want to thrive in today's complex, fast-changing conditions. Read more... -
Dec 16, 2019
Speckhard offers diplomatic perspective on Middle East
The most recent episode of the Thank You, 72 podcast features Daniel Speckhard (MA ’82) and Laura Bunn, a student in the La Follette School’s Master of International Public Affairs (MIPA) program. Read more... -
Sep 25, 2019
2009 alumni celebrate 10-year reunion
Several members of the La Follette School Class of 2009 got together in late August for a 10-year reunion. Alumni came to Madison from as far as Oregon and Massachusetts, enjoying a reception at the Memorial Union with spouses, significant others, and a few children. Read more... -
Sep 12, 2019
Behm connects finance, policy to support clean water
Since graduating from the La Follette School, Andrew Behm (MPA ’15) has moved between the private and public sectors, but his work has always involved helping municipalities pay the bills. His new position as a capital finance officer at the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) is in the same vein. Read more... -
Jul 23, 2019
'08 alumna MacDonald named DC Badger of the Year, takes new job
After 11 years with the US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Alexis MacDonald (MPA ’08) has accepted a position as a professional staff member for the US House of Representatives’ Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. MacDonald also recently received the Badger of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s DC Chapter. Read more... -
Jul 18, 2019
Gadow earns public manager certificate, gives graduation speech
May was a busy month for Bryan Gadow (’05 MPA). On May 3, he graduated from the Wisconsin Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program. A week later, he was the Graduation Ceremony Keynote speaker for the Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture (DPLA) master’s degree program in urban and regional planning at UW–Madison. Read more... -
Jul 17, 2019
2017 alumna elected to Dane County Board
Elizabeth Doyle (MPA ’17) won an uncontested election for District 1 of the Dane County Board of Supervisors in June. Doyle replaced Mary Kolar, who is now serving as secretary for the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs in Governor Tony Evers’ administration. Read more... -
Jul 03, 2019
Eric Tempelis joins Thompson Center
The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership has named Eric Tempelis (MPA ’03, JD ’06) as its new assistant director. He previously worked in local, state and federal government, most recently as a prosecutor. Read more... -
May 21, 2019
Todd marks 6 years leading Campus Compact, Oregon
Josh Todd (MPA ’02) celebrated six years as executive director of Campus Compact of Oregon, the largest nonprofit network of higher education in the state of Oregon. Before joining the organization, he was director of the Commission on Children, Families, and Community in Multnomah County, Oregon. Read more... -
May 20, 2019
Political strategist, entrepreneur Lierman joins Board of Visitors
With more than 30 years of consulting and communications experience, Terry Lierman (MA ’71) has joined the La Follette School’s Board of Visitors. Lierman is a founding partner of Summit Global Ventures, which he began after serving as chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer from 2007 to 2011. Read more... -
May 18, 2019
2011 alumnus Fuchs named to federal transportation board
The U.S. Senate recently confirmed Patrick Fuchs (MPA ’11) to serve a five-year term as a member of the Surface Transportation Board. Previously, Fuchs was a senior professional staff member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Read more... -
Apr 04, 2019
Polk County picks 2005 alumnus as administrator
Nick Osborne (MPA ’05) began his duties as Polk County’s chief administrative officer (county administrator) in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on February 25. Previously, he served as assistant to the county administrator in Rock County, Wisconsin, for eight years. Read more... -
Apr 03, 2019
2017 alumna Doyle seeking seat on Dane County Board of Supervisors
Elizabeth Doyle (MPA ’17) is seeking election as District 1 Dane County Board Supervisor. A former member of the Verona City Council from 2013 to 2018, Doyle is a health care rate analyst for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Read more... -
Mar 29, 2019
1978 alumnus Starik joins Walden
Mark Starik (MA ’78) is a contributing faculty member in Walden University’s Public Policy & Administration Doctoral Program. He also conducts research and writes academic and practitioner articles about sustainability management. Read more... -
Mar 18, 2019
Students’ Workshop report draws media attention
A capstone project by three La Follette School students was featured in a WisContext story as part of its series on food security and assistance in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) Division of Medicaid Services sought the students’ assistance with evaluating the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program, including whether it improves employment and earnings outcomes and increases self-sufficiency. Read more... -
Mar 07, 2019
Another Beard nomination for Hunter
Jonny Hunter (MPA ’11) received his fifth straight nomination for a prestigious James Beard Award in the category of Best Chef: Midwest. The awards are considered the top honor in the culinary world. Read more... -
Mar 06, 2019
Alumni on the air: Vander Meer, Chapman
Two La Follette School alumni recently shared their expertise with public radio listeners. John Vander Meer (MPA ’06) discussed the difficulties facing skilled nursing facilities in Wisconsin, and Anne Chapman (MPA ’12) addressed education funding in the state. Read more... -
Feb 13, 2019
2004 alumnus promoted at White House OMB
Daniel Kaneshiro (MPA ’04) was promoted to senior policy analyst at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). He is the lead policy analyst for several initiatives in the OMB’s Office of Federal Financial Management, including enterprise risk management, internal controls, and reporting and data integrity in accordance with guidance in OMB Circular No. A-123. Read more... -
Jan 29, 2019
Student, alumnus chosen for leadership program
La Follette School student Erik Gartland and alumnus Brett Halverson (MPA ’14) were accepted into the New Leaders Council (NLC) fellowship program for spring 2019. Read more... -
Jan 24, 2019
Barca, Romanski named to state agency leadership positions
La Follette School alumni Peter Barca (MA ’83) and Randy Romanski (MA ’95) have accepted positions in Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ administration. Read more... -
Jan 24, 2019
Alumna Askin on panel about international food and agriculture competition
Molly Askin (MIPA ’03) returned to campus December 7 for the American Antitrust Institute’s Food & Agriculture Competition Roundtable at the University of Wisconsin Law School. She participated on the panel discussion Food Supply Chains: Integration, Globalization, and What it Means for Competition and Stability. Read more... -
Jan 23, 2019
Alumnus Speckhard leading merged international humanitarian organization
Daniel Speckhard (MA ’82), a member of the La Follette School’s Board of Visitors, is leading the unified Lutheran World Relief-IMA World Health, after the two faith-based humanitarian organizations merged January 1. Speckhard, a former US ambassador, has led Lutheran World Relief since 2014. Read more... -
Jan 14, 2019
2006 alumna Klippel leading UW–Madison Budget Office
Jennifer Klippel (MPA ’06) was named director of UW–Madison’s Budget Office on January 9. She served as interim director since July 2018, succeeding Tim Norris, who led the office since 2004. Read more... -
Jan 14, 2019
Alumna Shager sharing IRP’s efforts to reduce poverty during WN@TL
Hilary Shager (MPA ’05, PhD ’12) will discuss the Institute for Research on Poverty’s efforts to bring rigorous scientific evidence to bear on some of society’s thorniest problems during Wednesday Nite @ The Lab (WN@TL) January 16 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Read more... -
Dec 10, 2018
Eskrich takes passion, skills to systemic political reform efforts
After several years working on health policy and in public service, Sara Eskrich (MPA/MPH ’15) has taken her passion for making a difference in a new direction. She now serves as chief of staff for Katherine Gehl and executive director of FixtheSystem–Wisconsin. Read more... -
Nov 04, 2018
Alumnus Gadow teaching UW–Madison planning course
Bryan Gadow (’05 MPA) is teaching the Planning Workshop course for UW–Madison’s Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture (formerly Department of Urban and Regional Planning) this fall. Gadow is village administrator for New Glarus, in southwestern Wisconsin. Read more... -
Oct 30, 2018
Picture-perfect weather welcomes 2008 alumni for 10-year reunion
Nearly half of La Follette School alumni in the Class of 2008 gathered in Madison from September 14 to 16 to celebrate its 10-year reunion. Joining them were approximately 25 children and 15 guests. Read more... -
Oct 28, 2018
Hunter’s Underground Butcher profiled
The Fall 2018 issue Edible Madison featured the work of La Follette School Alumnus Jonny Hunter and the Underground Butcher. “While pursuing his studies and following his heart toward a life in politics, Hunter learned to cook, and from that perspective took interest in the more elemental aspects of sustainable local food systems,” Andy Radtke wrote. Read more... -
Oct 28, 2018
Alumnus honored by Public Management Research Association
The Public Management Research Association (PMRA) honored John Bryson (MA ’72) with the 2018 H. George Frederickson Award for his career contributions to the field of public management. He is the McKnight Presidential Professor of Planning and Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota’s Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Read more... -
Oct 11, 2018
La Follette School launched Gerlach on path to success
Jason Gerlach (MA, JD ’96) credits much of his success to the quantitative skills he learned at the La Follette School of Public Affairs. Read more... -
Sep 25, 2018
'18 alumnus Cruz to discuss poverty, pregnancy, neuroscience
Joshua Cruz (MPA ’18), a student in the Neuroscience & Public Policy Program, is giving a presentation titled Poverty, Pregnancy, and Public Assistance Programs: A Neuroscience & Public Policy Perspective on Thursday, October 4. Read more... -
Sep 25, 2018
MIPA/JD alumnus Russell writes about political change in Ukraine
The National Interest published an article by La Follette School alumnus Christopher Russell (MIPA/JD ’16) about Ukraine’s long struggle against corruption and the Revolution of Dignity movement. Read more... -
Sep 02, 2018
2011 alumna launches brewery
Erika Jones (MPA ’11) and Jessica Jones opened Giant Jones Brewing Company on Madison’s near East Side in June. Erika Jones, executive director of FairShare CSA Coalition, is chief executive officer of the brewery, and Jessica Jones is the brewer. Read more... -
Sep 02, 2018
MPA alumna Mueller marries Wade Vincent
Kelsey Mueller (MPA ’17) and Wade Vincent were married on May 5, 2018, at the Oaks Golf Course in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. Read more... -
Aug 23, 2018
Physician workforce report co-authored by alumna Andrae
Richelle Andrae (MPA ’17) co-authored the 2018 Healthcare Workforce Report published by the Wisconsin Council on Medical Education & Workforce (WCMEW). Read more... -
Aug 16, 2018
Economist article references Chinn, Kucko paper
An article in the July 26 edition of The Economist referenced a paper written by La Follette School Professor Menzie Chinn and Kavan Kucko (MIPA ’08). The article discussed how the yield curve for government bonds inverted just before each of the most recent U.S. recessions. Read more... -
Jun 22, 2018
Alumna Klippel named UW–Madison’s interim budget director
UW–Madison Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Laurent Heller appointed Jennifer Klippel (MPA ’06) as interim budget director following the retirement of Tim Norris, who served in that role since 2004. Read more... -
Jun 22, 2018
2017 alumnus' MPA/MPH paper published
The Health Behavior and Policy Review has published a paper by Joseph Bates (MPA/MPH ’17), Key Stakeholder Responses to Impaired Server Ordinances in Selected Wisconsin Municipalities. Read more... -
Jun 04, 2018
Recent alumnus seeking election in home state of Missouri
Dominic Habjan (MPA ’18) is seeking election as county clerk in Missouri’s Vernon County. The primary election is August 7, and the general election is November 6. Read more... -
May 31, 2018
1982 La Follette alumnus Speckhard joins Board of Visitors
Daniel Speckhard (MA ’82), president and CEO of Lutheran World Relief, has joined the La Follette School’s Board of Visitors (BOV). Lutheran World Relief, an international development and relief organization, works in more than 30 countries. Read more... -
May 30, 2018
Hospital association hires Ellinger as VP
Lisa Ellinger (MPA ’03) joined the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) as its new vice president of public policy. Read more... -
May 15, 2018
Alumna Foster named to Oregon's 40 under 40
Portland Business Journal selected Sarah Foster (MPA, MPH ’14) for its 40 under 40 class of 2018. Foster will receive the award June 22 for her work as executive director of the Oregon Healthiest State Initiative. Read more... -
May 15, 2018
2012 alumnus presenting at Obesity Summit
Nick Heckman (MPA ’12) is one of the presenters at the 2018 University of Wisconsin Obesity Management Summit in Madison on May 18 and 19. Read more... -
Apr 10, 2018
Alumnus to lead Discovery to Product office
Andy Richards (MA ’92) has been selected as director of UW–Madison’s Discovery to Product (D2P) office. Read more... -
Apr 03, 2018
Alumna Sanders honored by Driver Foundation, participates in conference on reducing crime
Katie Sanders (MIPA ’05), executive director of the Milwaukee nonprofit organization Safe & Sound, received a Driven to Achieve Award from the Donald Driver Foundation on March 24. Read more... -
Mar 30, 2018
2017 alumni plan to wed in 2019
Classmates Karina Virrueta (MPA ’17) and Mitch Running, who is completing the dual MPA/MPH degree program in May, are planning a summer 2019 wedding. Read more... -
Mar 15, 2018
Rodriguez leading CBRE’s research, analysis in DC area
Michael Rodriguez (MPA/MSURP '09) joined CBRE as the Greater DC Area Leader of Market Research and Analysis. Read more... -
Mar 15, 2018
Heifetz joins consulting company
Michael Heifetz (MA ’91) joined Michael Best Strategies in December 2017. He is leading the state and federal healthcare practice at Michael Best, one of the nation’s fastesdt-growing business-to-business consulting companies. Read more... -
Mar 12, 2018
Alumna Cheng speaking on children's health disparities
UW-Madison’s Center for Child and Family Well-Being is sponsoring a presentation by La Follette School alumna Erika Cheng (MPA ’11) on Wednesday, March 14. Read more... -
Mar 09, 2018
2007 alumnus Leon receives Forward under 40 Award
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) named Raul Leon (MIPA ’07, PhD ’10) as one of its eight Forward under 40 recipients for 2018. Read more... -
Feb 16, 2018
Alumnus Nicolini retires after 35+ years of public service
Mark Nicolini (MA ’83) retired in September 2017 as the city of Milwaukee’s budget and management director, a position he had held since 2004. Throughout his career, he has shared his expertise with and provided guidance to dozens of La Follette School students. Read more... -
Feb 12, 2018
Evidence-Based Health Policy Project event features alumni discussing workforce issues
Two La Follette School alumni – Richelle Andrae (MPA ’17) and Sara Koliner (MPA ’14) – are among the panelists for the next Evidence-Based Health Policy Project (EBHPP) briefing. Read more... -
Feb 09, 2018
Boardman joins UW System as government relations specialist
David Boardman (MPA ’16) has joined the University of Wisconsin System as a government relations specialist. Most recently, Boardman was a legislative aide for State Rep. Joan Ballweg. Read more... -
Jan 16, 2018
Mayrack applying audit, legal skills in new role
Brenda Mayrack (MPA, JD ’08) was appointed Delaware’s state escheator in the Department of Finance. In her new role, Mayrack will direct the state’s Office of Unclaimed Property. Read more... -
Oct 10, 2017
Alumnus Hintz chosen Assembly minority leader
State Rep. Gordon Hintz (MPA ’01) began his duties as Assembly minority leader October 1. Hintz, a state lawmaker from Oshkosh, was elected by his colleagues to replace Rep. Peter Barca (MA ’83), who resigned. Read more... -
Oct 09, 2017
Maguire-Jack, colleagues awarded $3 million grant
Katie Maguire-Jack (MPA ’06) and two colleagues received a $3 million grant to address substance abuse problems in Ohio. Maguire-Jack, who received her doctorate in social welfare from UW–Madison, is an assistant professor at The Ohio State University’s College of Social Work. Read more... -
Oct 09, 2017
Alumna Quatrini joins faculty at Eckerd College in Florida
Allison Quatrini (MIPA ’09) is an assistant professor in the Behavioral Sciences Collegium at Eckerd College in Florida after receiving a doctorate in political science from The George Washington University. She teaches Chinese Politics and Government, Comparative Politics, and Chinese Environmental Politics. Read more... -
Oct 03, 2017
Alumna Sanders transforming Milwaukee nonprofit Safe & Sound
Led by Katie Sanders (MIPA ’05), the nonprofit organization Safe & Sound has increased its profile in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and beyond. Read more... -
Oct 03, 2017
Oct. 17: Policy After Work with Dresang, Tempelis
La Follette School Professor Emeritus Dennis Dresang and Peter Tempelis (MPA, JD ’06) will discuss their study about the high rate of turnover among assistant district attorneys (ADAs) during a La Follette School Policy After Work gathering on Tuesday, October 17. The networking opportunity for La Follette students, alumni, and friends begins at 5 p.m. at Brocach, 7 W. Main Street. Read more... -
Sep 25, 2017
PMF, networking help Eggert land NASA assignment
Don Eggert (MPA ’15) is living out his dream of working for NASA, thanks to his Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) and La Follette School Associate Director Hilary Shager, who connected him with Jon Montgomery (MA ’93). Read more... -
Sep 18, 2017
Alumnus Frerick seeking U.S. House seat in Iowa
A paper about the corporate tax base co-authored by Austin Frerick (MPA ’14) inspired the Iowa native to delve deeper into the issue of economic concentration in the United States. Further research prompted a return to his home state, where he launched a campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives this summer. Read more... -
Sep 15, 2017
Alumnus seeks to empower financially vulnerable populations
As incubator director of the Filene Research Institute, Adam Lee (MPA ’08) is organizing a free community event in Madison on October 2 featuring author Lisa Servon. Lee joined Filene in May 2016 and leads the Reaching Minority Households project. Read more... -
Sep 15, 2017
Tempelis appointed Outagamie County DA
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker appointed Melinda (Mindy) Tempelis (MPA, JD ’02) as Outagamie County’s district attorney. Read more... -
Aug 25, 2017
Health Policy Project heads to Fox Valley for Sept. 8 event
The Evidence-Based Health Policy Project (EBHPP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is sponsoring a public discussion about community health on Friday, September 8 at UW–Fox Valley. State Representatives Dave Murphy, Mike Rohrkaste, and Amanda Stuck are hosting the event, which features six local groups working to improve health in the region. Read more... -
Aug 22, 2017
Student project prompts changes in Monterey County
California’s County of Monterey is implementing several recommendations from a student project in Professor Don Moynihan’s Performance Management class. Kate Battiato (MPA ’07), a management analyst in Monterey County’s Resource Management Agency (RMA), proposed and coordinated the students’ work. Read more... -
Jun 06, 2017
Journal picks alumnus' benefit-cost analysis paper one of 2016's top 3
The editors of the Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis selected a paper by Deven Carlson (MPA ’15) and colleagues at the University of Oklahoma and University of New Mexico as one of the three best articles published during 2016. Read more... -
Jun 01, 2017
Vander Meer on panel discussing state's aging population, long-term care
John Vander Meer (MPA ’06) participated in a panel discussion about the implications of Wisconsin’s aging population and growing long-term care workforce crisis for state policy May 2 in Madison. Read more... -
May 22, 2017
Bush assists with successful school referendum effort
Daniel Bush (MPA '09) joined the School District of Lodi as business manager in summer 2016. He is responsible for managing the district’s financial and other business affairs as well as developing and supervising a $20 million budget. Read more... -
May 22, 2017
2005 alumnus receives leadership award
Bryan Gadow (’05 MPA) received the Richard B. Schmied Leadership Award from the Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) on April 25. Schmied, who served as president of the New Glarus Village Board, was president of the GCDC when he passed away in 2000. Read more... -
Mar 09, 2017
Alumni Campbell, Clow on local ballots
Two La Follette School alumni – Carolyn Clow and Bradley Campbell – are seeking election in their local communities. Clow is running for the McFarland Village Board, and Campbell hopes to join La Follette alumna Sara Eskrich on the Madison City Council. Read more... -
Mar 03, 2017
Education Analytics PAship a ‘great complement’ to policy grad program
Rob Meyer’s commitment to improving K-12 students’ academic success spans three decades. As an educator and researcher, he has shared his passion with students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and school leaders across the country. Read more... -
Feb 09, 2017
WAA Forward under 40 Award presented to Peter Tempelis
La Follette School alumnus Peter Tempelis (MPA, JD ’06) received a Forward under 40 Award from the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) on February 2. Read more... -
Feb 09, 2017
Reception, award presentations draw over 200 people
Alumni spanning four decades of graduation years gathered with La Follette School faculty, students, friends, and staff February 2 for a mid-winter reception at The Madison Club. Read more... -
Feb 02, 2017
2014 alumna Su on University of Utah faculty
Leona Yi-Fan Su (MPA ’14) joined the Department of Communication at the University of Utah as assistant professor in communicating science, health, environment and risk. Read more... -
Jan 18, 2017
Stone scholars gain skills to improve public policy
Since 2005, almost 40 students have benefitted from Mark Stone’s generous donations to the La Follette School of Public Affairs. Stone, who lives in Illinois, has given several gifts to the La Follette School over the past 10 years to help graduate students gain the skills needed to improve the lives of people in the United States through public service. Read more... -
Jan 03, 2017
McDermott joins Seattle-based nonprofit education organization
Drew McDermott (MPA ’16) joined Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) as a business analyst on its Data Science team. Read more... -
Nov 29, 2016
Alumna Bower has papers published by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published several papers written by Alisha Bower (MPA ’16) while she was an international agriculture intern in Lima, Peru. The papers focus on biotechnology, climate change, and trade issues related to Peru’s agricultural industries as the country’s new president – Pedro Pablo Kuczynski – assumed office. Read more... -
Nov 07, 2016
Austin takes leadership role at Evidence-Based Health Policy Project
Sam Austin (MIPA ’08) joined the Evidence-Based Health Policy Project at the University of Wisconsin–Madison as its director in mid-October. Austin previously served as a budget analyst with the Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB). Read more... -
Oct 25, 2016
2013 grad helping bridge science, policy
The interdisciplinary Neuroscience Training Program (NTP) drew C.P. Frost to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The NTP’s joint graduate program with the La Follette School of Public Affairs – Neuroscience & Public Policy – sealed the deal. Read more... -
Oct 24, 2016
Offner Lecture to focus on children Nov. 3 in D.C.
Distinguished scholars Ron Haskins, Isabel Sawhill, and C. Eugene Steuerle (MA ’72, MS ’73, PhD ‘75) will discuss Improving Opportunities for Children during the 2016 Paul Offner Lecture on Thursday, November 3. Read more... -
Oct 13, 2016
Alumni give back as speed-networking partners
Serving others is a high priority for students at the La Follette School of Public Affairs. So it should come as no surprise that alumni eagerly volunteer with their alma mater. Read more... -
Oct 06, 2016
2003 grad promoted to Homeland Security Investigations Chicago chief intelligence officer
Dan Leopold (MPA ’03) recently was promoted to the chief intelligence officer for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Chicago. Read more... -
Aug 29, 2016
Alumnus Russell is UW-Madison's first Fulbright-Clinton fellow
Christopher Russell (MIPA/JD ’16) has been awarded a Fulbright Program grant to work in Ukraine’s Ministry of Justice through the Clinton Public Policy Fellowship. Read more... -
Aug 19, 2016
Policy training serves Eskrich well as city council member
In a recent article on Madison’s diverse 13th Aldermanic District, The Cap Times highlighted the work of Sara Eskrich (MPA/MPH ’15), who has represented the district since April 2015. Read more... -
Aug 11, 2016
Paper by ’14 alumnus Frerick focuses on corporate taxes
Austin Frerick (MPA ’14) co-authored a paper about how the corporate tax base has changed during recent years. Frerick and Laura Power, both in the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Tax Analysis, used micro-economic tax return data from 1992 to 2013 to compute the first time-series on the normal return fraction for all nonfinancial C corporations, for multinationals, and for industries. Read more... -
Aug 10, 2016
GAO interns gain from training, alumni, funding
Seven La Follette School students learned the intricacies of federal program evaluation and auditing at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) this summer. They also experienced the tight group of La Follette School alumni in and around the nation’s capital – known as the DC Bobs. Read more... -
Jul 22, 2016
Alumnus Peter Tempelis chosen as assistant attorney general in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel named Peter Tempelis (MPA, JD ’06) an assistant attorney general in the Medicaid Fraud Control & Elder Abuse Unit of the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Read more... -
Jul 15, 2016
Alumnus Bell named Ethics Commission administrator
The Wisconsin Ethics Commission unanimously selected Brian Bell (MPA ’10) as its first administrator. Bell currently serves as a budget and policy analyst for the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Read more... -
Jul 12, 2016
Hadley promoted to deputy director at Congressional Budget Office
Mark Hadley (MA '97) was named deputy director of the U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO), where he has worked for 15 years in various capacities. He began his new responsibilities June 6. Read more... -
Jul 12, 2016
Alumnus, Gladfelter recipient team up to study ELL reclassification
Deven Carlson (MPA '07) and Jared Knowles, a 2015 Gladfelter Award for Government Innovation recipient, co-authored a report in the Summer 2016 issue of the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. Their report is titled The Effect of English Language Learner Reclassification on Student ACT Scores, High School Graduation, and Postsecondary Enrollment: Regression Discontinuity Evidence from Wisconsin. Read more... -
Jul 12, 2016
2009 graduate Rodriguez co-authors Walkable Urban Places report
Michael Rodriguez (MPA/MSURP '09) co-authored his first major publication as director of research at Smart Growth American/George Washington University. The report, Foot Traffic Ahead 2016, ranks the country’s top 30 metropolitan areas based on the amount of commercial development in Walkable Urban Places (WalkUPs). Read more... -
Jul 07, 2016
Alumnus Kulig coordinating career services
Steve Kulig (MPA ’14) returned to his alma mater as the La Follette School’s new career services coordinator and department administrator in April. As career services coordinator, Kulig helps students devise job-search strategies, manages alumni job placement data, and maintains the School’s network of potential employers, including those appropriate for internships. Read more...
Alumni Profiles
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Mar 02, 2021
Emma Cleveland, MPA '20
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Oct 02, 2020
Megan Stritchko (MPA '09)
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Sep 28, 2020
Heidi Normandin (MA '98)
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Sep 27, 2019
Kate Austin Stanford (MPA/MPH '15)
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Jan 28, 2019
Alan Paberzs (MPA ’05)
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Dec 03, 2018
Ryan Baumtrog (MPA, 2008)
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Oct 11, 2018
Ruanda McFerren (MPA/MS ’18)
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Aug 16, 2018
Kavan Kucko (MIPA '08)
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Jun 21, 2018
Joseph Bates (MPA/MPH ’17)
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May 15, 2018
Sarah Foster (MPA/MPH ’14)
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Jan 22, 2018
Jamie Aulik (MPA '06)
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Nov 08, 2017
Carolyn Hill (MA ’96)
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Aug 22, 2017
Krista (Zieche) Willing (MPA ’08)
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Mar 23, 2017
Don Eggert (MPA ’15)
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Mar 03, 2017
Joshua Williams (MIPA '13)
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Feb 24, 2017
Katie (Keck) Sanders (MIPA ’05)
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Feb 21, 2017
Michele Dickinson (MPA ’14)
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Jan 25, 2017
David Boardman (MPA '16)
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Dec 12, 2016
Nick Lardinois (MPA, ’16)
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Dec 05, 2016
Aaron Dumas (MPA, JD '15)
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Nov 28, 2016
Matt van Buren (MPA '15)
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Nov 21, 2016
Lindsay Read (MPA '09)
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Nov 14, 2016
Ryan Schowalter (MPA ’12)
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Oct 31, 2016
Carrie Hoback-Hill (MPA '05)
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Sep 30, 2016
Demetri Vincze (MPA '16)
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Sep 21, 2016
Austin Frerick (MPA ’14)
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Sep 10, 2016
Alexis MacDonald (MPA ’08)
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Sep 08, 2016
Adam Johnson (MPA '16)
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Aug 26, 2016
Aaron Varner (MPA '09)
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Aug 26, 2016
Joanna Marks (MPA '10)
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Aug 18, 2016
Joe Fontaine (MPA '08)
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Aug 11, 2016
Alisha Bower (MPA '16)
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Aug 08, 2016
Scott Williams (MPA '10)
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Mar 29, 2016
Vander Meer leads statewide health care association
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Jul 23, 2015
O’Sullivan uses skills to help teams succeed
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Jul 13, 2015
Doherty helps communities adapt to climate change
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Apr 07, 2015
Endicott helps shape national legislation
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Feb 17, 2015
Moran tackles policy challenges
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Feb 09, 2015
Andersen takes policy skills to Audit Bureau
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Dec 29, 2014
Herrem brightens future for at-risk youth
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Dec 15, 2014
Cao gains skills, experience in nonprofit management
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Nov 25, 2014
Johnson helps states, counties keep children safe
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Nov 07, 2014
Tuohy makes child welfare services better
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Sep 12, 2014
Floyd oversees Colorado’s financial operations
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Jun 30, 2014
2008 alum running for Delaware auditor
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Jun 16, 2014
’82 alum Speckhard to lead Lutheran World Relief
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Apr 28, 2014
Kohler manages Arizona Medicaid expansion
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Apr 13, 2014
Radtke helps Congo scale up agriculture
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Apr 08, 2014
Maxim helps countries fight pandemics
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Mar 26, 2014
Schnoor helps municipalities navigate finances
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Nov 27, 2013
Hynes improves the community's health
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Aug 28, 2013
Shager devises plans for program evaluations
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Jul 10, 2013
Archibald shares thoughts on education reform
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May 14, 2013
Dreyer appreciates alumni network
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May 06, 2013
Leon fosters student success, engagement
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Apr 01, 2013
Singleton values international experiences
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Mar 11, 2013
Tempelis seeks justice for crime victims
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Feb 11, 2013
Pfaff seeks to make people's lives better
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Feb 04, 2013
Lefkow manages medical billing, claims systems
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Jan 09, 2013
Nowak advances energy efficiency locally, nationally
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Jan 02, 2013
Feggestad helps city deliver services
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Dec 03, 2012
Casper monitors federal, state policy for college
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Nov 19, 2012
Cira helps countries manage urbanization
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Nov 12, 2012
Boggs helps craft, evaluate Wisconsin budget
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Oct 01, 2012
Gonda forges relationships for city of Milwaukee
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Sep 25, 2012
Ritz supports transportation for rural residents
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Sep 10, 2012
Gates manages risks
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Sep 04, 2012
Degree helps Reif broaden engineering perspective
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Aug 21, 2012
Buron reduces employment barriers
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Aug 20, 2012
Omoluabi improves trade climate in West Africa
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Jul 30, 2012
Chase explores law, policy
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Jul 09, 2012
Thorson devises strategies, prioritizes needs
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Mar 22, 2012
Bittner seeks ways to ease transportation
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Jan 18, 2012
Gross uses system to improve mental health services
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Dec 21, 2011
Lierman joins health venture capital company
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Dec 14, 2011
Parker manages myriad projects, asks tough questions
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Dec 06, 2011
Stanchfield stewards pensions
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Aug 29, 2011
Data systems help Meyer reach out, create networks
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Jun 21, 2011
Cassell explores government, organizational mission
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Jun 06, 2011
Lightbourn heads research institute
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May 31, 2011
Krumenauer finds school, work experiences add up
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Apr 12, 2011
Hayes-Birchler uses policy to reduce global poverty
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Apr 01, 2011
Wolf facilitates micro-finance remittance transfers
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Mar 29, 2011
Croake widens women's participation in politics
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Mar 27, 2011
Hinds evaluates programs
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Mar 23, 2011
Singletary advises on utility issues
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Feb 24, 2011
Mauer promotes child wellness
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Jan 26, 2011
Gavin advances environmental advocacy
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Dec 01, 2010
Appelquist promotes leadership lessons from history
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Nov 16, 2010
Zamastil matches volunteers to task at hand
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Oct 28, 2010
Harris returns to La Follette as faculty member
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Sep 29, 2010
Mangum leader in higher education
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Sep 23, 2010
Huber publishes book on immigration experience
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Sep 09, 2010
Norquist promotes new urbanism
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Sep 03, 2010
Governor names alum to lead Wisconsin ag department
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Jul 27, 2010
Sayen informs policymakers on energy policy
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Jun 22, 2010
Baumtrog helps development of Minnesota budget
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Jun 09, 2010
Wong connects state, federal government
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May 25, 2010
Webster helps community as tribe's attorney
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Apr 12, 2010
Silver shares expertise on human trafficking
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Apr 06, 2010
Smirnova tackles modern-day slavery
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Mar 29, 2010
Morse uses stats to improve quality of health care
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Mar 15, 2010
Kazeri aids community in reaching development goals
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Feb 26, 2010
Rodriguez helps governments manage transportation
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Feb 23, 2010
Miner manages wind-farm assets
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Feb 12, 2010
Edwards analyzes human capital
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Feb 01, 2010
Watchou helps immigrants settle into American life
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Nov 11, 2009
Turner guides people toward solutions
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Oct 12, 2009
Sparkman serves on police, fire commission
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Sep 23, 2009
Alum serves as international trade consultant
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Jul 28, 2009
'09 grad turns to crafting education programs
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May 28, 2009
Grad starts family development consulting business
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Sep 25, 2008
MIPA grad coordinates services in Sudan
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Apr 03, 2008
DeCramer supports national park budget process