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Alumni profiles

Andrew VanderMeer, MPA ’24

Posted on March 13, 2025

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

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Anna Barry, MPA ’21

Posted on February 26, 2025

“At La Follette, I developed critical skills in synthesizing policy and initiatives which I now apply to my work in communications.”

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Tatiana Cruz, MIPA ’24

Posted on February 26, 2025

“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.”

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Grace George, MPA ’21

Posted on February 26, 2025

“I really enjoyed the friends I made while at the La Follette School.”

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Sam Schneider, MPA ’23

Posted on February 18, 2025

“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.”

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Ian Pearson, MPA ’22

Posted on February 18, 2025

“My entire career was shaped by my experience at La Follette.”

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Jenna Greene, MPA ’22

Posted on February 7, 2025

“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.”

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Matthew Hansen, JD-MPA ’22

Posted on February 6, 2025

“La Follette is a very reputable program with a great faculty that actually care about your success.”

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Katie Pollock, MPA ’22

Posted on January 23, 2025

“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.”

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Mitchell Wenzel, MPA ’23

Posted on January 23, 2025

“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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