“In short, the core set of skills La Follette teaches were identical to what my employer was looking for!”
Alumni profiles
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.”