Collins plans to use technical skills to advance program, policy design
After working for several years in refugee resettlement, Linda Collins decided to broaden her skill set by going to graduate school. "I wanted to prepare myself for positions of greater influence or responsibility for program and policy design," the second-year MIPA student says.
Federal agency honors alum for gender equity work in foreign aid
Alum Andria Hayes-Birchler's employer has recognized her efforts to weave gender equity into decisions about whether the United States should give a country development aid.
Brunjes melds analysis, humanitarianism in pursuit of international degree
The opportunity to blend interests in China's language, culture and socioeconomic problems brings student Emily Brunjes to the La Follette School of Public Affairs.
Roets values international, personal connections
In the end, cultural differences do not stand in the way of friendship and diplomacy, Kelsey Roets has found. The first-year student is pursuing a Master of International Public Affairs degree as a step toward a life of international public service that builds on her undergraduate experiences in Latin America and graduate studies at the La Follette School.
Student to share documentary, thoughts on microfinance in India
Thiher pursues interest in economic development in Asia
Change really has to be experienced firsthand, no matter how many graphs one has to chart economic and social transitions, student Nicole Thiher came to realize during the weeks she spent in Delhi, India, last summer.
Data systems help Meyer reach out, create networks
Debby Anderson Meyer does not like inefficiencies — particularly ones that keep her from building relationships with people.
Carlson 'greens' Wisconsin through grant management, energy policy implementation
Nina Carlson is helping Wisconsin become greener and more energy efficient as the senior policy analyst and federal liaison for the Wisconsin state energy office.
Rabbach develops skills to advance collaboration
The week Justin Rabbach spent in Nicaragua only reinforced his decision to earn a Master of International Public Affairs degree from the La Follette School. This summer he is interning with the U.S. State Department in Honduras.
Hayes-Birchler uses policy to reduce global poverty
Alum Andria Hayes-Birchler is fighting global poverty as a development policy officer with the Millennium Challenge Corporation.