Alumni Spotlight
Our Alumni are BallotReady this election season!
Sebastian Ellefson, Co-founder of BallotReady and current Principal Researcher, completed an MPP degree at Loyola University Chicago, a JD degree at University of Minnesota, and a BA degree at the University of Chicago. Always interested in electoral politics, after practicing law for several years, Sebastian turned his focus on how to help people make informed voter choices. With colleagues from the University of Chicago, he started BallotReady, which won first prize in the 2015 New Social Ventures Challenge at the Booth Business School. He discusses below what BallotReady does and how it can help you know who the candidates are across many elections.
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Applications for the Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) and Chicago Mayoral Fellowship program open soon!
The PMF is a two year program where selected individuals will work closely with the federal government. All disciplines are welcome, however, Public Policy and Public Administration degrees are a large portion of those selected. The Chicago Mayoral Fellowship allows applicants to experience municipal government work, working with various departments and alongside city elected officials. Throughout September and October there will be several virtual information sessions for both fellowships before final applications are due. For more information regarding program application deadlines, webinar dates, and more, click the title of this section.
At Loyola University Chicago, the Masters in Urban Affairs and Public Policy (MUAPP) Program is located in the heart of Chicago, one of the nation's most significant areas for research and career opportunities in urban affairs. As a student, you will gain access to all the city has to offer through a stimulating internship, a vibrant campus life, top-notch faculty members, and a challenging curriculum that pushes you to confront urban problems directly.
The MUAPP Progam is proud of the positions our graduate have attained in the public, non-profit, and private sectors. The job placements and positions of recent graduates include:
- Northern Trust, Director of Media Relations
- City of Chicago, Senior Budget Analyst
- Kivvit Strategies, Senior Associate
- Office of the Cook County Board President, Legislative Coordinator
- World Relief of Chicago, Bilingual Intake and Administrative Coordinator
- Association to Invest in the USA, Policy Analyst
- Obama for America, Deputy Data Director
- The Ounce of Prevention Fund, Policy Associate
Explore the website to learn more about how to gain the skills you need to make a difference in your community.
