On Friday, March 14, the Evans School hosted our inaugural Public Policy Camp in partnership with Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management, National Forum for Black Public Administrators Seattle Chapter, Seattle Central College, and Washington SBCTC. The conference, held at Erickson Theater on the grounds of Seattle Central College, drew nearly 100 undergraduate students and speakers from local higher education institutions and public service sectors,
The conference featured a series of insightful panels, including discussions on higher education pathways, careers in public service, and the role of public policy education and practice. A notable highlight was a Policy Hackathon, where students worked with peers and mentors to apply policy analysis tools to real-life problems.
Evans faculty member Karin Martin provided an introduction to public policy, while Esther Lucero, President & CEO of the Seattle Indian Health Board, delivered an inspiring and powerful keynote address titled “Policy Wonk: An Indigenous Journey.”
Current graduate students and professionals from across the public sector, including Jamoral Bonner, Julie Thuy Underwood, Maya Esquivido-Strom (Nor Rel Muk Wintu), Isaiah Wright, MPP, Yvette Gutierrez-Morfin, and Saleena Salango, shared their journeys and answer questions.