Jenna Agnello MPP ’27 chose the master’s program in public policy because of her love for the environment. One of her first courses, Public Policy Formation, really opened the door for her to what public policy is all about.
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Pathways of Purpose: Changing the World through Public Policy
After completing her degree, Jasmine Hoff MPP ’25 plans to head to Washington D.C. She hopes to work on legislation and policy that positively impacts the Black community.
Equity in Action: A Public Policy Journey
A proud New Jerseyan, Awn Rizvi was born in Trenton and has lived in central Jersey his whole life. “With its connections and close relationship with New Jersey’s state government, my decision to attend Rutgers’ Bloustein School was a no-brainer.”
Beyond Borders: Navigating Public Policy for Socio-Economic Progress
As a dual public policy/public informatics master’s degree candidate, Beauty Okunbor is not wasting any time working towards her goal of helping eliminate the declining socio-economic conditions in her home country.
Quantitative Compassion: A Journey to Data-Driven Policy
Tarun Arasu’s journey towards public service was sparked during his undergraduate years at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani). While majoring in energy efficiency and energy economics, he served as the General Secretary of the student body.
Taylor Pickett-Stokes (MPAP/MSW ’24) takes the stage in “Black Girl Magic”
Dual Master of Public Affairs and Politics/Master of Social Work candidate, Taylor Pickett-Stokes will be taking the stage at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre March 1-3 with Virginia-based Underground Performing Arts Collective (UPAC) and their presentation of “Black Girl Magic.”
Chelsie Riche, MPP ’23
This year for Black History Month, Rutgers invited professionals and practitioners from around the university to share their experiences as Black professionals.
Ian Vlahović, MPP ’23
In 2017, Ian Vlahović and fellow Rutgers graduates formed PROTESTRA, an organization and orchestra of activist musicians bridging the divide between advocacy and classical music to combine live orchestral performances with their interests in social justice issues.
Tracy P. Glova, MPP ’22
Her lived experiences as a first-generation Filipino-American, and time spent working for the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Youth Services and Program Division, sparked an awareness of and interest in politics and public policy.
Madison Menkevich, MPP/MPH ’24
Having studied the importance of understanding intersectional factors and social determinants of health that are related to poor health outcomes for individuals and communities, Madison felt compelled to further her degree with a dual degree in Public Policy.
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