Urban Affairs and Public Policy
Engage, Examine, Act
Our suite of programs in Urban Affairs and Public Policy stands at the forefront of research and career opportunities, positioning students to make a substantial impact on the dynamic landscape of urban governance across the non-profit realm, private industry, and government at all levels. Transform your concerns about social problems into the capacity to thoroughly examine them, devise fitting solutions, and take meaningful action.
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Meet Paige Patrick
MPP student, Assistant Director of Business Operations and Administration at Loyola
While at SCPS, Paige has successfully balanced her roles as both a student and an employee at Loyola. In her current role as Assistant Director of Business Operations and Administration, Paige directly supports the Chief of Staff in the Advancement Office, applying the skills and knowledge gained from her public policy program.
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Meet Mariam Pera
Adjunct in the MPP and MAUA programs
How do nonprofit organizations help advance society’s equity and service goals? Mariam has some insight into that question as the Donor Relations Manager for Strategic Initiatives at the national office of the YMCA.
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Meet Jane Doyle
M.A. Urban Affairs, '20, Policy and Advocacy Associate, Woodstock Institute
Prior to joining Woodstock, Jane worked as a policy strategy intern at Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago. There, she advocated for policies that support and create opportunities for affordable homeownership, particularly for Black and Latinx communities on Chicago’s South and West sides.
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Meet Alana Warren
Master of Public Policy, '20, Certificate in Business Data Analysis, '20, Senior Research Associate,
The Civic Federation is a non-partisan government research organization with a focus on government finance and cost effectiveness of government services in the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois. In addition to analytical work in her Senior Research position, Alana also engages in writing reports and communicating findings summarizing that research into the current policy arena.
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