UConn School of Public Policy alumna Jackie Riberdy ’22 MPP plays a key role at Connecticut Foodshare, where she supports a statewide network of food assistance partners and advances advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening food access and addressing the root causes of hunger.
Month: August 2026
Turning SPP Connections into Opportunity
Avery Holzworth, a Master of Public Policy student at the University of Connecticut’s School of Public Policy (Class of 2027), secured a Summer Associate role with the Connecticut Green Bank through coursework, networking, and hands-on experience developed at SPP. In her role on the Innovation team, she focuses on renter-focused energy solutions while applying data analysis and policy training to support equitable climate and housing strategies across Connecticut.
UConn MPA and MPP Programs Earn Connecticut’s Only NASPAA Accreditation
Through a service-learning partnership with UConn Student Health and Wellness, students in an organic chemistry lab at UConn Hartford applied course concepts to public health issues affecting their peers.