Recently we caught up with UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) alum Jayhon (Jay) Ghassem-Zadeh. A 2015 Master of Public Administration (MPA) graduate, he notes, I recently started a new role at Capgemini Government Solutions where I focus on making meaningful, technological, impacts at the Department of Justice and broader federal law enforcement agencies. I […]
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MPA Alum Joins A Sustainability Start-Up in Cairo
UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) Master of Public Administration (MPA) alum Michelle Skowronek (MPA ’22) is currently in Cairo, Egypt. We recently caught up with Michelle to discuss her continued commitment to environmental sustainability and how she ended up in Cairo! I come from a first-generation lower income status household, so as soon as […]
Recapping 2022 with UConn SPP
2022 was filled with moments of IMPACT here at UConn’s School of Public Policy (SPP)! In no particular order, help us recap another fantastic year with a network dedicated to service. #1 One of the most noticeable changes for our network this past year was becoming a School of Public Policy. Though our name may […]
MPA Alum Studies in Iceland to Increase Her Global Impact
UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) alum Sylvie Boucher is current in Iceland pursuing a Master of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Iceland. Learn more about what Sylvie has been up to since her Master of Public Administration (MPA) graduation in her own words below! Since taking the Sustainable Cities course in […]
MPA Alum Serves Through Health and Human Service Initiatives
UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) alum Kyle Livernoche currently serves as a Program Analyst with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). His journey to public service and a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) began at a young age when he wanted to be a firefighter like his father. Overtime his focus shifted […]
Dispelling Food Insecurity Myths with MPP Alum Jackie Riberdy
Recently we caught up with UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) Master of Public Policy (MPP) alum Jackie Riberdy! Below she dispels myths about food insecurity in her own words. We also catch up about her work at Connecticut Foodshare, where she addresses food insecurity year-round. Dispelling Food Insecurity with Jackie Riberdy This is the […]
SPP Alum Applies MPA Skillsets at Hartford Healthcare
School of Public Policy (SPP) alum Ashley Bodamer (MPA ’18) currently serves as Director at Hartford Healthcare‘s Tallwood Urology and Kidney Institute. In her role, Ashley oversees existing programs, partners with physicians on programmatic growth opportunities and leads new technology, innovation and quality improvement efforts. She began her career with Hartford Healthcare after completing her Master of Public […]
MPP Alum Fuses Public Policy Knowledge with Law
Recently we caught up with 2020 UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) Master of Public Policy (MPP) alum Steven (Stevie) Della-Giustina. While pursuing his MPP, Stevie held internships with the City of Hartford, Connecticut and the State of Connecticut – Office of the Governor. He was also a Community Leadership Corps Member for the Obama […]
MPA Serves as Regional Project Coordinator for Governor’s Election Campaign
Recently we caught up with UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) alum Grace Brangwynne. Grace recently completed a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) with SPP this past May. Learn about Grace’s life since graduation, in her own words, below! If you told after graduation that I would be working for Governor Ned Lamont’s re-election campaign, […]
MPA Alum Joins Management Intern Program in the City of Phoenix
Recently we caught up with UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) alum Yusuf Dirow on life after graduation. He updated us on his experience with the City of Phoenix, Arizona below! I am happy to update my friends and mentors at SPP on my postgraduate endeavors. Back in June, I joined the City of Phoenix’s […]