Alberto Morales, a 2016 graduate of Watson’s Master of Public Affairs program and first-generation college student, founded his own consulting firm two years ago with the goal of creating a more equitable philanthropic sector.

Benjamin Lopez ’22 MPA discusses his experience in the Brown MPA program and how it prepared him for his current role as the Digital Communications Manager / Press Assistant for the Washington office of Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández.

Victoria Reichling ’22 MPA discusses her experience in the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs MPA program and how it prepared her for her position as a Government Affairs and Public Policy Analyst with Amtrak.

Marlon Sherman ’22 MPA discusses his experience in the Brown MPA program and how it prepared him for his current role as the Impact Coordinator (Data Analyst) for Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB).

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.

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. 

William Wang ’19 MPA reflects on his MPA Policy-In-Action Consultancy and how it contributed to his success in his public service career.

Erin Wurtemberger ’19 reflects on her MPA consultancy in Washington D.C. and how the experience has since helped her to lead a successful career in government consulting.

Alex Barba ’18 MPA discusses her experience in the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs MPA program and how it prepared her for her position as the Director of Colorado Outbreak Response Coordination for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.