Erin Kennon, MPA
"We are encouraged to take everything that we’ve learned in our classes, use it in our professional lives, and spread that knowledge throughout the communities we engage in."
Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
"We are encouraged to take everything that we’ve learned in our classes, use it in our professional lives, and spread that knowledge throughout the communities we engage in."
"My research assistantship is just one example of how I am able to interact with faculty and professors in meaningful ways."
"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."
"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."
"I hope to contribute to criminal justice reform by analyzing and advocating for policy changes surrounding the health of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals."
"The wonderful partnership between the La Follette School and the Neuroscience Training Program allows students in the combined program to simultaneously develop skills in science and policy."
"I went to a small school for my undergraduate studies, and I wanted to keep this tight-knit community while also having the resources of a large and world-renowned research university."