About our Policy Camps
The Public Policy Camp is an APPAM initiative aimed at introducing the field of public policy to a group of students who might not otherwise be familiar with it, and increasing the pipeline of diverse students into APPAM institutional member graduate public policy and public affairs schools. We know that only by having all voices at the table can we be successful in our efforts of improving critical public policies for all.
Georgia State University
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
When: Friday, March 3 from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Where:
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
14 Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
The first APPAM Policy Camp of 2023 is hosted at the Andrew Young School, a leading preeminent public school located in the heart of vibrant downtown Atlanta. Join us for a day of fun and networking with policymakers from Atlanta, and learn more about careers in public policy and government.
Policy Camp Agenda - March 3
9:00 am - 10:00 am: Registration and Breakfast
10:00 am - 10:30 am: Opening Remarks and Welcome
- Ann Margaret Esnard, Dean
- Cathy Liu, Department Chair of Public Management and Policy
10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Introduction to Public Policy
- Jason Coupet, Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Careers in Public Policy and Lunch
Facilitator: Ed Smith
Panelists:
- Jennifer Geib, Jennifer Geib Communication Design
- Jamilah Stevens, Director of Budget & Performance, City of Atlanta
- Erica Long, Senior Policy and Governmental Affairs Advisor, Atlanta Public Schools
- Hillary Holley, Executive Director, Care in Action
- DeShawn Preston, MDRC
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Policy Problem Breakout Groups
Breakout Session Leaders:
- Qiana Cryer, Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
- Can Chen, Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
- Ed Smith, Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
- Jason Coupet, Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
- Michael Bloem, Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
- Jesus Villlero,Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
- Virginia Carr, Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm: Break
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm: Policy Student Panel
Current graduate students discuss their decision to attend graduate school.
Panelists:
- Virginia Carr, Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
- Meng Ye, Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
- Lee Choi, Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
- Minji Hong, Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
- Rory Renzy, Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm: Break
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Program Directors and Admissions Panel
- Dr. Christine Roch, PhD Director, Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
- Dr. Juree Capers, MPP/MPP Director, Andrew Young School at Georgia State University
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Closing and Ice Cream Social
For additional questions, please contact Leslie Ofori at lofori@appam.org.
Looking to host an APPAM Public Policy Camp? Call for proposals for 2024/2025 camps will open in spring 2023. Stay tuned!
Upcoming Public Policy Camps:
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