When Catalina Sanchez began her legislative career in public service working at the California State Assembly, she knew that earning a graduate degree was part of her plans. What she didn’t know, though, was whether that degree would be Master of Public Administration, a Master of Public Policy, or a Master of Public Health degree.
While interning for a California State Senator, Amanda Richie, MSL ‘18, quickly realized that most of the Sacramento Capitol staff she worked with had earned advanced degrees.
Amanda, who earned her bachelor’s degree in political science, made a decision that she wanted to pursue a career in policy work. She learned about McGeorge’s Master of Science in Law in Government Law & Policy, attended an informational session, and determined the program was right for her.
Michelle Teran-Woolfork, MSL ’17, took a different career path than the one she initially had planned. She always wanted to go to law school and become an attorney. From there she planned on advocating for domestic violence survivors. Her current path still allows her to make the difference she intended on making, however, in a much different way and on behalf of many more people than she ever thought.
McGeorge MPA alum Trey Hunter is now Acting Budget Director for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, overseeing a $2 billion operating budget. Here’s how his MPA program prepared him for a career in public administration.
After a career setback, Jarrett Moore found a new direction through McGeorge School of Law’s MPA program. Learn how the skills, mentorship, and experiences he gained helped him transition from behavioral health to a career in California public policy and legislative affairs.
Discover how McGeorge MPP alumna Vanessa Adame built a policy consulting career through hands-on learning and real-world policy experience.
Sally Ly reflects on how McGeorge’s MPA strengthened her leadership and analytical skills, helping her advance workforce innovation and public service impact in California.
Alexandra Rodriguez shares how McGeorge’s online MSL in Government Law and Policy helped shape her path from pre-law graduate to a career in law enforcement and public service, proving that meaningful justice-focused work does not require a JD.
In our most recent webinar, we had the pleasure of talking with a current online MSL student, Savanna Sanders. She kindly joined us for a fun and informal conversation that nonetheless provided some great insights into the day-to-day life as a McGeorge online MSL student of Water and Environmental Law.
The McGeorge Master of Science in Law online programs prepare professionals in various fields and positions to work in law or in roles that intersect with legal issues. Hear from 6 Students and how they plan on using their education from McGeorge.
To advance his career in public service and health equity, Lazaro Cardenas determined that getting a master’s degree in law, with a focus on health law, was the next step. Learn more about why he chose McGeorge’s Master of Science in Law and his experience so far.
Mariana Corona Sabeniano, ’15, was one of the first students to pursue a Master of Science in Law, Government Law & Policy when the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law launched the program eight years ago.
Tara Beltran (MSL ‘18) began to consider pursuing a master’s degree when she worked at a California public agency, managing a habitat program. “I became very interested in water policy and water law during that time,” she told us. Also, “I knew I wanted to continue that work, so I looked into getting an advanced degree to further my career.”