On a near daily basis, I am in meetings that relate to a real-world version of grad school group work. Whether it is assisting in development of a new citywide housing policy, compiling information on digital innovations, or coming up with ideas for #cityhallselfie day, much of the work I’m engaged in involves a deep level of communication and collaboration.
Alumni profiles
Mikhaila Calice, MPA/EAP
Hometown Ann Arbor, Michigan Undergraduate education Bachelor’s degree in political studies and international studies from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, 2015 Professional/research interests Energy policy Accomplishments La Follette School fellow; undergraduate Pi Beta Kappa and …
Kavan Kucko, MIPA ’08
At the La Follette School, I learned how to work with and manage large data sets and manipulate them with statistics. I use those skills every day.
Joseph Bates (MPA/MPH ’17)
The most rewarding aspect of my current position is constituent casework. … In my opinion, assisting constituents with these issues defines what it means to be a public servant and to work in public affairs.
Sarah Foster (MPA/MPH ’14)
Professor David Weimer trained me well on how to write an effective memo, QUICKLY!
Jamie Aulik (MPA ’06)
Having served at the federal, state, county, and local level, I’m living proof that a La Follette School education can literally prepare you for almost any career field in government.
Kiersten Frobom, MPA, MPH
Hometown San Diego, California Undergraduate education Bachelor’s degree in U.S. History, Certificate in Women’s Studies, UW-Madison Research interests Systems and determinants of health, gender Expected graduation date May 2019 Why an MPA/MPH? Studying history as …
Carolyn Hill (MA ’96)
Karl Scholz was instrumental in opening up the possibility of me of getting a PhD and thinking about the best kind of program given my interests. I loved my coursework and learning at La Follette.
Travis Shoemaker, MPA
“I put the Wisconsin Idea into action this summer by taking my newfound La Follette knowledge to California to help Monterey County improve performance management practices.”
Krista (Zieche) Willing (MPA ’08)
As someone who hires many different policy and budgeting positions for the state, we look for applicants that have the skills taught at La Follette.