Category: Alumni profiles

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 graduated magna cum laude Expected graduation date May 2019 Additional certificate Energy Analysis and Policy (EAP) Why a master of …

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.

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.

Professor David Weimer trained me well on how to write an effective memo, QUICKLY!

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.

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 an undergrad, I was interested in the social determinants of health and the ways that policy has made people more …

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.

"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."

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.

The depth and breadth of La Follette coursework gave me the confidence to feel that I can tackle any assignment handed to me.