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Career Development: Speed Networking
Speed networking is similar to speed dating, an activity popularized by singles services, but with a professional focus. After 30 minutes for registration and socializing, alumni and students sat down in pairs. Each duo had about four minutes to discuss career and professional interests. When the whistle blew, they exchanged business cards, and students rotated to the next alum. “Meeting alumni in a relaxed but structured setting provided a nice opportunity to feel out career directions,” says master of public affairs student Gail Krumenauer. “Our alumni have diverse and interesting professional experience. I appreciated the opportunity to establish contacts for future endeavors and explore career possibilities.”
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In the foreground, student Gail Krumenauer, left, talks with Nina Carlson, a 2007 grad who is now a policy advisor in Governor Jim Doyle's office. La Follette School Student Association President Joe Fontaine listens to Monique Currie, class of 1994, a budget and policy analyst with the Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services. | |
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Kay Schoenherr, 1992, director of human resources for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, shares her perspective. | |
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Master of public affairs student Tom Robinson, left, talks with Shawn Pfaff, a consultant with Capitol Consultants Inc. After graduating from La Follette in 2002, Pfaff worked in Governor Jim Doyle's office. | |
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Carissa DeCramer, a master of public affairs candidate, shares a thought with Ben Monty, an analyst with the Legislative Audit Bureau and a 2003 grad. | |
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Brian Larson, left, describes juggling the coursework for his dual degree in law and public affairs, which he completed in 2005. | |
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Shawn Pfaff, left, talks with Elijah Sheehan, a master of public affairs degree candidate. | |
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From left, Career Development Coordinator Mary Russell, 2007 alum Nina Carlson, student Carissa DeCramer and 1979 alum Ron Luskin chat. Luskin works in marketing and business development for Arnold & O'Sheridan Consulting Engineers. | |
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Lilly Shields, left, and Catherine Hall, center, listen to Maureen Quinn, a 2006 alum and an analyst with the Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau. |
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Left: Ron Luskin is a member of the La Follette School's advisory board. Below: John Vander Meer, class of 2006, is an aide with the Wisconsin Legislature. | |
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Left: 1994 graduate Monique Currie is a budget and policy analyst with the Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services. She and La Follette classmates from around the United States hold a reunion every year.
Photos by Bob Rashid |
Alumni participants
Sarah Archibald, 1998, associate researcher, University of Wisconsin–
Madison School of Education
Kate Battiato, 2007, policy consultant,
Wisconsin Association of School Boards
Nina Carlson, 2007, policy advisor, Office of Governor Jim Doyle
Monique Currie, 1994, budget and policy analyst, Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services
Patrick Fernan, 1990, attorney, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Brian Larson, 2005, attorney, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek
Ron Luskin, 1979, Arnold & O’Sheridan Consulting Engineers
John Montgomery, 1977, deputy administrator of the Division of Administrative Services, Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Ben Monty, 2003, legislative analyst, Legislative Audit Bureau
Shawn Pfaff, 2002, consultant, Capitol Consultants Inc.
Maureen Quinn, 2006, legislative analyst, Legislative Audit Bureau
Kay Schoenherr, 1992, director of human resources, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
John Vander Meer, 2006, legislative aide, Wisconsin Legislature