We invite distinguished policymakers to campus to meet with students and deliver a public presentation.
Previous policymakers in residence
Paul Ryan
Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan shared career advice with students during his September 2023 visit to campus. At a public event, Ryan also discussed bridging political divides and the 2024 election with our director, Susan Yackee.
Jon Leibowitz
Former chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Jon Leibowitz, shared career advice with students during his October 2021 visit. Leibowitz gave a public presentation on surveillance capitalism in the digital age, hosted by the Cap Times.
The Kohl Initiative
The Policymaker in Residence program is made possible by the Kohl Initiative.
Funded by former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, the Kohl Initiative has transformed our ability to expand public outreach, train future public leaders, and support influential research.