Chapman sees how sound analysis can help communities tackle problems
From Mali to Salt Lake City, La Follette School student Anne Chapman has seen the importance of well-informed, motivated community leadership — and the essential role a skilled analyst can play in sharing expertise about policy ramifications. Read more ...
Inglis Steinfeld gains tools to change system through dual MPA-law degree program
After college, Nate Inglis Steinfeld spent two years watching dedicated public servants within the complex world of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington, D.C. Eventually he decided he needed more education to pressure the system to aid communities, and so he enrolled at the La Follette School. Read more ...
Wolf pursues policy degree to enhance education system
Student Leni Wolf is combining her teaching experience with policy analysis tools so she can improve the educational system and students’ everyday experiences. Read more ...
High school experience drives Hill’s interest in education reform
For Kelsey Hill, involvement in the causes that interest her and affect her the most is of paramount importance. That tenet brings her to the La Follette School to pursue a master of public affairs degree with an emphasis on education policy. Read more ...
Williams gains new outlook on management, policy analysis
Ben Williams is finding new perspectives on problem-solving as he pursues a master of public affairs degree at the La Follette School as part of his transition from the private sector into nonprofit management and community development. Read more ...
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. Read more ...
Sletten seeks to explicate effect of public policy
First-year student Phil Sletten sees himself at the intersection of politics and public policy, in a position to help policymakers see and understand policy ideas that might otherwise go unexamined. Read more ...
Skills classes, accessible faculty appeal to Palmer
With a broad range of interests — development, international economics, human rights, foreign policy, health — Miriam Palmer wanted a graduate program that would prepare her for anything. The flexibility of the La Follette School’s curriculum and the resources of the wider campus prompted her to select its international public affairs degree program. Read more ...
Hernandez applies management skills to health care
By the time Shaun Hernandez was wrapping up his bachelor’s degree, he was pretty sure he wouldn’t go on to medical school. Read more ...
Loritz finds training, internships broaden opportunities to help families
Megan Loritz enrolled at the La Follette School to acquire the technical skills she needs to bring about policy changes that will improve the lives of families with autistic children. Read more ...