Ethan Dickler, MPA ’23
"Since starting at the Reference Bureau, I have only grown in my appreciation for the Wisconsin Idea and see the La Follette School as part of that original mission."
Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
"Since starting at the Reference Bureau, I have only grown in my appreciation for the Wisconsin Idea and see the La Follette School as part of that original mission."
"Having the flexibility to dig into topics that interested me as I grew each semester was very rewarding."
"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."
"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 (MA ’99) serves as the executive vice president at Madison Area Technical College.
Ritger de la Rosa (MIPA’13) serves as environmental sustainability program manager and deputy director for the City of Milwaukee Environmental Sustainability Office.
"In short, the core set of skills La Follette teaches were identical to what my employer was looking for!"
"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."
"I really enjoyed the friends I made while at the La Follette School."
"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."