Alumni in the Spotlight

Ross Ryan (MPA, MPH ’17) is a principal performance evaluator at the Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau.

Hudson has worked at GAO—an independent and nonpartisan agency that is the investigative arm of Congress and serves as a congressional watchdog—for over 20 years.

Tawsif Anam has served as regional director for the office of Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson for the past 10 years, and has experience working in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in the U.S. and overseas.

Elected to the Wisconsin legislature at the age of 24, State Senator Tim Carpenter is one of the most experienced lawmakers in Wisconsin.

La Follette alum Erick Shambarger (MPA ’02) was drawn to Wisconsin because of the state’s tradition of government innovation, environmental protection, and professionalism in public service.

La Follette alum Allison Carlson (MPA ’05) is the executive director at Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition, where she works to break down barriers to decarbonization for local governments.

Throughout his career, Peter Barca (MA ’82) has maintained a strong focus on making a difference in the lives of Wisconsinites, small business prosperity, and equity.

Carte’cia Weaver (formerly Lawrence) is a senior racial equity policy analyst with Kids Forward, a Wisconsin-wide policy center.

William Schmitt (MIPA ’05) is the executive director of the social service agency Rooted and Rising – Washington Park.

John Elliot (MPA ‘89) is the Administrator of the Division of Safety and Permanence for the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.