Karly Martinez, MIPA
"My ultimate goal is to work for the Institute for the Study of War on the Russia and Ukraine Team, where researchers collect open-source data and produce daily intelligence estimates that include movements of the front lines."
Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
"My ultimate goal is to work for the Institute for the Study of War on the Russia and Ukraine Team, where researchers collect open-source data and produce daily intelligence estimates that include movements of the front lines."
"I did my research and absolutely fell in love with the program: the faculty expertise, the cohort size, being in the capital city, everything. I am beyond glad to now be in the MPA program and working with amazing students to learn from exceptional professors."
"I am passionate about reducing the administrative burden of receiving assistance and improving food systems through evidence-based policy."
"These courses have shaped how I approach policy questions, grounding analysis in data while remaining attentive to lived experience and institutional power."
"I am already seeing the payoff of building these quantitative foundations which provide me with a stronger analytical skillset when evaluating policy."
"I was drawn to La Follette because of its small class size, focus on quantitative skills, and location."
"I was interested in La Follette because of the MIPA program in particular. I knew I wanted to focus on policy, but from an international perspective."
"I was drawn to La Follette for the opportunity to study in two really excellent master programs."
"I have appreciated the opportunity to dive into long-term projects at La Follette, particularly in Policy Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis, and the Capstone."
"The most rewarding experience of this program is the ability to work on client projects that have real impacts..."