MPAA Student Organization
What is the MPA Association?
The Master of Public Administration Association (MPAA) is a student organization at Boise State University. Members include all students enrolled in an MPA class during the academic year.
Purpose of the MPAA
To develop a community and social network of MPA students, faculty, and alumni who can potentially enhance the educational experience of students.
How do I become a member?
You are already a member! All MPA students, faculty, and alumni are members.
Job Opportunities and Internships
Check out the webpage! http://sspa.boisestate.edu/publicpolicy/
Join the MPAA Facebook group!
Search: Master of Public Administration at BSU
Need more information? Contact your officers!
2011 MPAA OFFICERS
MPAA Co-President
Joey Schueler, moved to Boise, ID after receiving his undergraduate degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. His major was World Religions with an emphasis in inter-religious dialogue and conflict resolution. He is currently pursuing the MPA general degree and is considering the conflict management certificate. Since his arrival in Boise in 2002, Joey has worked for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County, and is currently the unit director overseeing both the Meridian and Kuna facilities. He is very passionate about helping youth learn what is needed to be successful adults and enjoys working in an environment that is so fun and rewarding. As part of his job, Joey also coordinates citywide youth events in Meridian and is an avid member of his Kiwanis Club. In his spare time, Joey enjoys jogging, backpacking, international travel, spending time with his family and reading good books in coffee shops. He is also active in local community theater. He looks forward to getting to know more of his MPA cohorts and finding out why they are pursuing their master’s degree!
MPAA Co-President
Cassie Koerner, received her B.S. in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Montana. Prior to coming to Boise State, Cassie worked as a environmental analyst for the Department of Natural Resources in Washington, publishing two environmental impact statements during her tenure there. Cassie is entering her second year in the MPA program and has decided on an emphasis in environmental policy. She is currently employed by the Energy Policy Institute and spent the last year researching the intricacies of carbon sequestration policy implementation in the US. This experience has provided Cassie with the opportunity to publish two peer-reviewed articles and co-author a book chapter for Palgrave Macmillan. She is interested in global climate change, energy and natural resource policy, economics, fire ecology, entomology, and consilience. Outside of school, Cassie also enjoys listening to indie rock, reading good books, sewing, ballet, and being outdoors. She is hoping to get to know more people in the MPA program through the many activities the MPAA puts on this year.
MPAA Vice-President
Tracy Labraaten, currently works as an Educational Specialist for the TRiOEducational Opportunity Center through the University of Idaho which is funded by a federal grant. Prior to her position with U of I, Tracy worked with the Women’s and Children’s Alliance in Boise.The WCA is a domestic and sexual violence shelter for women and their children, she worked there for five years in several capacities. She received her B.A. in Sociology from Boise State University.Tracy is pursuing the MPA degree with a general emphasis taking non-profit related courses.Tracy has a passion for advocacy and community involvement. She’s a dog lover and enjoys being outdoors and living in Idaho!
MPAA Secretary/Treasurer
Megan Larsen, completed her undergraduate degree in accounting at Arizona State. She worked briefly in the finance industry before moving to work in non-profit child welfare in Arizona. She worked in the field for about ten years for a child abuse treatment and prevention agency and later for an adoption and foster care agency. In 2006, Megan moved to Boise with her three children and began work in the public sector with Capital City Development Corporation, the redevelopment agency for the City of Boise. Work in this field inspired her to pursue graduate studies and she began the MPA program in 2009. Megan is also pursuing a Certificate in Community and Regional Planning. After graduation, her plans are to continue work in economic development and planning to help enhance the vibrancy, sustainability and quality of life in Boise. Outside of work and school, Megan likes spending time with her family, reading and enjoying the arts and culture that Boise has to offer.
THE RESULTS ARE IN!!!!
We would like to congratulate the incoming MPAA officers for 2012-2013:
President: Jessica McCafferty
Vice President: Tracey Ann Gauger
Secretary: Courtney Greenley
Treasurer: Kate ThorpeThe constitutional amendments passed with over 2/3rd majority.
Thank you to all who voted!