University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: Featured

Contreras, Emma

Biography I pursued an Educational Policy Studies certificate because I found my passion in learning about our education system and thinking about holistic ways to improve every student and faculty’s experience in the classroom by addressing inequalities and disparities. Some of my proudest achievements at UW-Madison have been getting to spend a semester volunteering at …

Donovan, Nate

Biography I pursued the Educational Policy major because I wanted to develop a historical understanding of how the education and society influenced one another as well as led to the world we are taught in today. At my time at UW, I have gained many experiences ranging from taking unique courses, working in University level …

Frumkin, Jonah

Biography I decided to pursue the Educational Policy Studies major to make transformative change anywhere in the world. My proudest achievement is knowing the impact I have made on students who I have mentored in community center after-school programs through Badger Volunteers and through UW-Madison’s PEOPLE program. Outside of school, I enjoyed playing basketball, exercising …

Lindenberg, Joey

Biography I pursued the Educational Policy Studies major because I am extremely passionate about advocating for the rights of students and teachers in our modern frameworks. Getting to examine many contemporary issues relating to education with the background of history, development of our current systems, and educational psychology has been the highlight of my college …

Luo, Regina

Biography I am a graduating student double-majoring in Educational Policy Studies and Graphic Design, with certificates in Art Education and Digital Media. I chose Educational Policy Studies because I am interested in how education can shape students’ learning experiences and future opportunities. As an international student, I also became interested in how different education systems …

Silva, Samantha

Biography My whole life, what I thought I wanted wasn’t actually what I needed. For so long, I believed my dream was to practice law. That was the path I had been pushed toward, and one I carried with me without question. But over time, I began to realize that my love for advocacy didn’t …