“Following the completion of my internship, I believe I have greatly improved data analysis and policy synthesis skills to comprehensively look at issues in economic development and make the most informed, objective recommendations as a future policymaker.”
Pancreas Cancer Task Force of UW Carbone Cancer Center
“This internship has allowed me to explore other healthcare careers, network in a research setting, and truly impact pancreas cancer treatment advancement.”
Al Tahaluf Real Estate Company
“From my internship experience, I learned about the importance of assessing the implications of each decision and the challenges of meeting the needs of all stakeholders.”
Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health
“Being involved with the Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health this year through an election year, and more urgently an election year that brought into question the rights of women in Wisconsin, was an experience I will never forget.”
Re:wild Your Campus
“Pursuing this fellowship has given me an amazing opportunity to get involved in the sustainability issues on campus, make connections with various student organizations and campus faculty, and spread awareness about the importance of the issue that is being addressed through fellowship effort, and working towards establishing organic land management practices on campus.”
Office of Compliance and Integrity of the UW System
“Throughout my time working here I gained an invaluable experience learning how to work in a professional setting, manage time with multiple projects, understand and utilize new technologies, improve my knowledge of public policies, and the ins and outs of working for a public institution.”
UniverCity Alliance and Dane County Board of Supervisors
“I valued having a great supervisor who pushed my critical thinking, data analysis, research, presentation, and problem-solving skills. Also, I was able to work on a project I was passionate about which added value to my experience. This internship challenged me to combine my knowledge of public health and public policy and challenged me to use skills from my dual degree coursework.”
Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF)
“…appreciated the opportunity to see the inner workings of a government organization and experience all of the complications that are typically associated with being a bureaucrat…My supervisors were great mentors, they helped me learn about a variety of health policy topics, and they frequently provided me with useful and informative feedback.”
RENEW Wisconsin
“As the Policy and Government Affairs Intern, this has been an incredible opportunity to participate in the innerworkings of legislative process at the state level gaining in-depth knowledge about fiscal policy and the biennial budget, regulatory agency management, and about how important it is to have a voice early in the policy process.”
Graduation ceremony speakers spread message of hope
On Sunday, May 14, the La Follette School’s master’s degree graduates, including 37 MPA students and 13 MIPA students, celebrated their graduation in the Wisconsin Capitol’s Assembly Chamber.