Hi friends!
My name is Alison Lubin (on the right in the orange sweater!) and I am a current MPA student at the Maxwell School. My studies are focused on public management, state and local finance, and I have a special interest in education policy.
The short and sweet bio: I am originally from Trumbull, CT. I went to Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, where I majored in psychology, with a minor in political science. After graduating in 2011, I moved back to Connecticut and began working for Elm City College Preparatory Middle School, a charter school in New Haven, CT. Though I was quite good at dressing as Batman (something an adult can only do when she works in a middle school), I was clearly not made to teach 7th and 8th grade science. After realizing this, I found myself drawn to
policy programs. I applied to several, but ultimately knew that the Maxwell School was the right option for me. I began the MPA program in June and have loved it so far. The students at Maxwell are entirely committed to doing good in this world. We do good well. Really really well.
Other fun facts about me: I love rock climbing, my favorite book is The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and I have a bad (great) habit of binge watching TV shows on Netflix.
I am excited to share my experiences at Maxwell as the year progresses, while also answering any and all questions y’all may have about Maxwell, life in Syracuse, application process (essays!), classes, campus, or anything else you can come up with!
