Madison Mehlberg, MPA
"La Follette has done a wonderful job of providing courses that show you multiple aspects of the policy world."
Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
"La Follette has done a wonderful job of providing courses that show you multiple aspects of the policy world."
"I was drawn to the La Follette School’s curriculum, which focuses on the practical skills I was looking for."
"I hope to use the skills I am gaining to lead real change in my community and empower it to make evidence-based and historically informed decisions."
"I was drawn to La Follette mainly because of its faculty expertise, alumni network, and most importantly, many professional opportunities offered to its students."
"The professors, students, and alumni of the La Follette School are part and parcel of so much of government here in Madison, which makes for a wonderful array of career opportunities"
"The coursework alone is top-tier, but talking to my peers and hearing their stories was a surprisingly invaluable source of knowledge and growth for me."
"Learning more about the human impact of policy as well as the benefit of being able to obtain an MPA with just one additional year post-undergrad were huge draws for me."
"I would like to use my La Follette education and previous experience in legislative and NGO settings to make a difference and promote the Wisconsin Idea."
"Madison has a plethora of opportunities for government agencies and nonprofits as the state’s hub of those sectors."
"I hope to contribute to criminal justice reform by analyzing and advocating for policy changes surrounding the health of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals."