Tim White joined the School of Public Policy (SPP) as a Fast-Track student while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in political science at the University of Connecticut (UConn). His admiration for public service began at home where he saw his parents work for the State of Connecticut and volunteer with nonprofits. Tim explains, This admiration motivated […]
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GAPPS-ICMA Secretary: Noel Sosnoski
The Graduate Association of Public Policy (GAPPS-ICMA) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the primary organization for the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP). Its goal is to serve as a social and intellectual forum for students pursuing a degree or certificate in the School. GAPPS-ICMA is committed to public service, professional development, and having […]
GAPPS-ICMA Vice President: Emma Paynter
The Graduate Association of Public Policy (GAPPS-ICMA) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the primary organization for the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP). Its goal is to serve as a social and intellectual forum for students pursuing a degree or certificate in the School. GAPPS-ICMA is committed to public service, professional development, and having […]
SPP Adjuncts Make an Impact with Data
Adjunct faculty Anne McIntyre-Lahner teaches “Program Development & Evaluation” and frequently conducts Public Service Executive Leadership Collaborative (PELSC) workshops on program evaluation and performance management. Anne is also the President of a performance management consulting firm called Action to Outcomes. Dr. Ron Schack teaches “Performance Accountability and Management” and “Advanced Quantitative Methods,” and is the Managing […]
MPA Grad, Connecticut Nonprofit Leader Rallies for Change
UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) Director of Nonprofit Outreach and Adjunct Professor David Garvey recently penned a piece about SPP alum Barry Simon. Check out Dave’s article below. Barry Simon, MPA ’92 serves as the President & CEO of Oak Hill and Board Chair of the Connecticut Community Nonprofit Alliance spoke to thousands of nonprofit practitioners at a Connecticut State House […]
2024 MPA Academic Excellence Awardee: Kellie Sartoris
Full Name: Kellie Ann Sartoris Title and Organization: Academic Policy and Administration Intern, Office of the Provost, UConn SPP Degree and Graduation Year: MPA, ‘24 Kellie Sartoris received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from the University of Connecticut in 2023. As an undergraduate, she […]
2024 MPA Academic Excellence Awardee: Emily Menard
Full Name: Emily R. Menard Title and Organization: Grants and Business Development Intern, The Village for Families & Children SPP Degree and Graduation Year: MPA, ‘24 Emily Menard earned her Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Connecticut. She pursued her Masters of Public Administration (MPA) with […]
2024 MPA Academic Excellence Awardee: Elena Lofgren
Full Name: Elena Frances Lofgren Title and Organization: IT Project Management Intern, UConn Health SPP Degree and Graduation Year: MPA, ‘24 Elena is a second-year Masters of Public Administration (MPA) student finishing her Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) internship at UConn Health in the IT Project Management Office. She graduated from Southern CT State University […]
Celebrating the Class of 2024
On Monday, May 6th the School of Public Policy (SPP) held a celebration to honor the 2024 SPP graduates. The evening celebrated 27 Public Policy (MPP), four Survey Research and Data Analysis (SRDA), 51 Public Administration (MPA) and 19 MPA Fellows graduates. They hailed from Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Idaho, New York, New Jersey and […]
2024 MPA Academic Excellence Awardee: Trevor Hoffman
Full Name: Trevor E. Hoffman Title and Organization: City Management Intern, City of Meriden, CT SPP Degree and Graduation Year: MPA, ‘24 Trevor Hoffman earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Connecticut. He has completed internships with the Office of the Secretary of the State, the Office of U.S. Senator […]