“My approach to managing federal funding during the COVID‑19 response was shaped by a strong sense of stewardship, a value reinforced during my time at La Follette.”
Alumni profiles
Adam Smith, MPA ’11, Urban & Regional Planning
“I’m excited to help welcome a group from La Follette to the Twin Cities in January, and I believe the trip will provide a unique chance for students to explore some of the opportunities that the region has to offer.”
Tim Casper — Alumni in the Spotlight
Tim Casper (MA ’99) serves as the executive vice president at Madison Area Technical College.
Pamela Ritger de la Rosa — Alumni in the Spotlight
Ritger de la Rosa (MIPA’13) serves as environmental sustainability program manager and deputy director for the City of Milwaukee Environmental Sustainability Office.
Theola Carter, MA ’91
“The one thing about policy is that every profession uses them to govern procedures and to meet goals and objectives.”
Exploring La Follette’s State Capitol career connections
This story is part of a series that highlights La Follette’s employer connections and the career opportunities available to students after they graduate. On September 26, an Eat & Greet will bring together La Follette …
Awa Maïga, MIPA ’24
“The challenges you face do not define your future — they prepare you for it.”
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.”