Public Policy Alumni Network | Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Fla.

Accountability. Civility. Courage. Integrity. Stewardship.Public Policy Alumni Network

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Welcome to the Public Policy Alumni Network! We're a dynamic, talented group of graduates whose areas of interest, as vast as they are, are all rooted in policy. Among our network are established business professionals, educational leaders, healthcare policy specialists, pollsters, political analysts, public officials, veteran policy leaders, psychologists, lawyers, non-profit organizers, and much more. As the need for integrity and specialization in policy grows, so also does our need for support. Thus, the goals of our network are to:

Promote the Public Policy Institute locally and nationally;
Promote community connections by fostering partnerships with local organizations and leaders;
Promote career advancement and networking by facilitating events and expanding communication strategies to connect alumni and current students;
Promote mentorship and service by encouraging volunteer opportunities and partnership connections; and
Cultivate a supportive network of public servants and policy leaders.

Read the Public Policy Alumni Network Bylaws

Upcoming Events

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Our Identity

The Public Policy Alumni Network is devoted to accountability, civility, courage, integrity, and stewardship. This means holding public institutions and servants accountable to those they serve; treating all people of any viewpoint with respect and dignity; confronting extreme difficulty and challenges with determination and conviction; leading with honesty and good character; and taking care of the society that is entrusted to each of us. This is what it means to be a Jacksonville University Public Policy alumnus.

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Our Purpose

Membership in the Public Policy Alumni Network is open to all graduates of the Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute. Each year, the Alumni Network will host events to connect public policy alumni and showcase the policy areas in which our alumni work. Stay tuned for more information regarding our philanthropy, professional engagements, and service opportunities.

Elizabeth Krajewski

Founding Chair

Anna McDaniel-Wyatt

Founding University Liaison

Ashley Barr

Founding Secretary

Jenna Blyer

Jenna Blyler

Founding Communications Chair

Javon Knight

Founding Community Engagement & Partnership Chair

Get involved, stay connected:

Join a committee.

The Executive Committee is currently recruiting applicants for the Event Planning and Community Engagement and Partnership Committees. These committees will support the Executive Committee in implementing organizational and annual goals including planning events, and developing partnerships with the broader community and other organizations. Please reach out to our Chair, Elizabeth Krajewski, to join a committee.

Share your story.

Good policy and good people have stories to tell. Please share your good news with us so that we can celebrate with you! This is a place for you to tell us about any events that are upcoming for which you need more support, community goings-on that you believe members in the network need to know about, and your personal successes. We will do a monthly newsletter with the latest updates from our alumni. Publications, conferences, research, service projects, media appearances, grant awards, running for office - we want to know about it all. Reach out to our Communications Chair, Jenna Blyler, directly and follow us on Instagram and Twitter to stay connected.

Be part of something bigger.

The public policy ecosphere extends beyond legislation and formal rule-making processes. Advocates and organizers work within communitites to identify and elevate solutions to the challenges they face. The Public Policy Alumni Network seeks to partner with local organizations and experts to better understand the policy and regulatory landscape of different social issue areas. We also support organizers and advocates by volunteering in community outreach and direct service programs. Reach out to our Community Engagement & Partnership Chair, Javon Knight, to discuss partnership opportunities and service opportunities that are open to our alumni.

For general questions about the alumni network, please reach out to our Secretary, Ashley Barr.
For information related to university events or university partnerships, please reach out to our University Liaison, Anna McDaniel-Wyatt.

A Decade of Public Policy

The Public Policy Institute celebrates 10 years of educating Florida's sharpest policy leaders. Learn about the inception of the Institute, how we've grown over the years, and what's next.

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