“I drew on my policy analysis skills developed through La Follette coursework to communicate policy quickly and effectively. I saw how classroom concepts such as administrative burden and evidence-based policy play out in the real world.”
The University of Wisconsin, Madison Nelson Institute
“From a policy perspective I performed research on the growth of health organizations and NGOs, such as the Global Climate and Health Alliance, along with new efforts from the broader health sector to affect policy change.”
Dane County Courthouse
“Part of my work as an intern was to evaluate case trends via the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (formerly CCAP) to assist in the expedition of case closure in other branches and Wisconsin courts.”
Rural Wisconsin Incorporated
“I developed policy positions based on Rural Wisconsin Inc.’s historic platform and needs of rural residents as described by the 2020 Rural Voices report, generated lists of individuals and organizations to contact to be members of Rural Wisconsin Inc., and engaged in organizational strategy work as Rural Wisconsin Inc. leadership and I discussed aspects of contemporary media and publicity opportunities.”
Mobilizing Action Toward Community Health (MATCH)
“I worked with the Wisconsin Population Health Service Fellowship. The Fellowship is a two-year service and training program designed for early career individuals in public health.”
WisCaregiver Careers 2.0
“WisCaregiver Careers 2.0 is an employment-first-based program run by the WHCA/WiCAL to address the CNA workforce shortage in Wisconsin.”
WorldChicago
“Through this internship, I have developed my understanding of communications, strategies in improving foreign relations and community wellbeing, and nonprofit organization functioning and management.”
The National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin Chapter
“…I learned a lot about how organizations run on a day-to-day basis and was able to assist in different projects intended to improve social welfare policies in the state and contribute to legislative efforts to improve social equity.”
Kohl’s
“My task this summer was creating strategy, design, and policy recommendations for how the company can become net-zero carbon and energy by 2050.”
UnitedHealth Group (UHG)
“…I conducted needs analyses across diverse consumer populations, analyzed multiple product sets, handled consumer enrollment in optimal plan(s) / product(s), experienced networking opportunities, job shadowed a variety of departments, completed a capstone project and much more.”