Matthew Lioe ’24 shares how receiving a Watson Grant award contributed to his IAPA studies.

Annette Lee '23 shares her most rewarding experiences and the Watson Professors who have made an impact during her time at Brown

The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs has appointed 10 master's of public affairs students to its Director’s Fellowship cohort for the 2022-2023 academic year. Following a pilot launch the previous year, the Watson Director’s Fellowship Program connects MPA students to research opportunities alongside faculty across Watson’s Centers and Initiatives. 

Kethural Manokaran ’23 MPH/MPA shares her experience at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs and what she envisions for her future.

Katie Goldenberg ’23 shares her experience as the Chair of the Watson Student Advisory Council

Anant Trivedi ’22 MPA discusses his experience in the Brown MPA program and how it prepared him for his current role as a Business Technology Analyst for Deloitte Consulting.

Emmery Brakke ’22 MPA reflects on her time as a graduate student and how she uses the skills she gained from the Brown MPA program in her role as a Legislative Fiscal Analyst for the State of Rhode Island, Senate Fiscal Office.

Natalia Brusco ’22 MPA shares her experience in the Brown MPA program and how it contributed to success in her career as an Analyst for Pallas Advisors. 

Ben Frigon ’22.5 shares his experience as a Watson Senior Fellow Student Liaison as well as his work on human rights, diversity and inclusion. 

Emily Rockwell ‘22 reflects on her experience as an IAPA DUG leader and Research Assistant with the Watson Institute.