Alumni News
Stephen Webster named 2025 Alum of Distinction
Webster has demonstrated a profound dedication to advancing social justice and disaster resilience, leaving an enduring impact on both local and global scales.
Alumni updates – April 2025
This month, several of our alumni have won awards, competitions, and elections.
Alumni updates – March 2025
Read about which alumni have recently published new reports and tools, and who is running for office this spring.
Supporting state service agencies
Service agencies tend to be an especially good fit for La Follette alumni, who have had the chance to practice skills that are needed to excel at a nonpartisan institution.
La Follette at work: alumni report strong employment outcomes
According to an alumni employment survey that was conducted in the summer of 2024, La Follette School alumni enjoy favorable employment outcomes after graduation.
“Eat and Greet” series connects students with policy experts
Alumni and friends serving in state environmental public policy positions were invited to discuss their career paths with students in January.
Alumni updates – February 2025
Learn which alumni started new positions or earned recognitions this month.
Alumni updates – January 2025
Learn which of our alumni started new roles and attended conferences this month.
Abigail Swetz – Alumni in the Spotlight
Abigail Swetz’s (MPA ’19) favorite part about her role as executive director at Fair Wisconsin is that every day is different from the last.
Alumni updates – December 2024
Learn about some of the many ways La Follette alumni are making a positive impact this month.
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Alumni Profiles
Andrew VanderMeer, MPA ’24
"In short, the core set of skills La Follette teaches were identical to what my employer was looking for!"
Anna Barry, MPA ’21
"At La Follette, I developed critical skills in synthesizing policy and initiatives which I now apply to my work in communications."
Tatiana Cruz, MIPA ’24
"The La Follette School offers top-tier policy training, a supportive community, and strong faculty mentorship that prepares you for both academia and policy work."
Grace George, MPA ’21
"I really enjoyed the friends I made while at the La Follette School."
Sam Schneider, MPA ’23
"At the La Follette School, I developed not only the technical skills to analyze and implement policy but also the ability to approach complex issues with an open-minded perspective."
Ian Pearson, MPA ’22
"My entire career was shaped by my experience at La Follette."
Jenna Greene, MPA ’22
"I enjoyed the group work at LFS - I learned a lot from my classmates and enjoyed the discussions we had in and outside the classroom."
Matthew Hansen, JD-MPA ’22
"La Follette is a very reputable program with a great faculty that actually care about your success."
Katie Pollock, MPA ’22
"My client-based capstone project had a significant impact on my career path. This experience encouraged me to apply for a job opening in DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy, where I currently work."
Mitchell Wenzel, MPA ’23
"At La Follette, I gained essential analytical skills through courses like Public Budgeting and Program Evaluation, which prepared me to navigate the complexities of government finance."
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