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“My key motivators are twofold. First, my staff—supporting and helping them develop and grow. Second, client outcomes. It's rewarding to know they are saving money, doubling their return on investment, or increasing their bottom line.”

"Getting my MPP will be the culmination of my personal interests and my professional life.”

Ashlee Gabrysch, AB’07, MPP’13, didn’t take the usual path to public finance—but she’s making it easier for others to follow.

Studying at Harris broadened Roberto Velasco Álvarez’s skills and strengthened his understanding of U.S. politics. He uses those learnings to coordinate his government’s North American policy.

Maria Villamizar Londono rarely had opportunities to connect directly with community members in her work as a lawyer and public policy practitioner in her native Colombia, so when she came to Chicago,  three years ago, she was eager to engage.

“The ability to interpret data and use evidence persuasively is critical, especially when expressing the urgency of climate change issues with the public.”