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 […]
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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 […]
SPP Alum Draws Upon MPA Skillsets Serve the People of Connecticut
Recently we caught up with former School of Public Policy (SPP) Fast-Track and Master of Public Administration (MPA) Jameson Foulke. He currently works for Senator Chris Murphy in the Hartford Office as both an Outreach Assistant and Special Assistant. Learn more about Jameson in his own words below. During the summer between my undergrad and […]
MPA Alum Utilizes Financial Skillsets at The Nature Conservancy
School of Public Policy (SPP) alum Ken Huang, first crossed paths with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in 2019. Ken was in Portland, Oregon for an alternative spring break trip with UConn’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity. A former Fast-Track student, Ken completed his Master of Public Administration (MPA) last summer and began working for TNC shortly […]
MPA Alum Aims to Increase Biodiversity and Sustainability
School of Public Policy (SPP) Master of Public Administration (MPA) alum Michael (Mike) Baczewski’s business, New England Pollinator Gardens (NEPG) aims to help clients increase their biodiversity and heighten sustainable and ecological impacts. The 100% organic land care company does not use toxic chemicals, harmful pesticides or shortcuts! They do use native plants to the […]
Catching Up with 2022 Student Speaker Paula Norato
Recently we caught up with UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) 2022 Student Speaker Paula Norato about her job at Harvard and the impact of her Master of Public Administration (MPA) experience. Paula’s words at our celebration inspired us to be vulnerable, and she utilizes that vulnerability in her day to day work. Below you […]
Connecting History in New Ways Through Public Policy and Nonprofit Leadership
On behalf of the Connecticut League of History Organizations (CLHO), we are proud to be a supporter of Connecticut History Day and efforts to promote and support public history throughout our state. For over seventy years, CLHO has shared knowledge and experience while promoting best practices among museums, historical societies and all who steward […]
SPP Alum Named First Native American U.S. Treasurer
On Tuesday President Joe Biden appointed School of Public Policy (SPP) alum Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba as the first Native American U.S. treasurer. She received her Master of Public Administration (MPA) from UConn in 2008. Her signature will appear on U.S. currency, and her duties will include overseeing the newly established Office of Tribal and Native […]