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Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs

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Sample resume – one page chronological
Jonathan A. Humphrey
2801 Crystal Court, #24 (612) 325-1111
Minneapolis, MN 55423 jhumphrey@hhh.umn.edu

Objective Graduate internship with human services nonprofit where I can contribute research, analytic
and program evaluation skills.

Education Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Candidate
for Master of Public Policy. Degree anticipated May 2005.
Field of Study: Non-Profit Management with a special focus in human services administration
and program evaluation. First year coursework includes:
*policy analysis *program evaluation *financial analysis
*statistics *introduction to social policy *organization design

Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Bachelor of Science. May 2002.
Major: Psychology Minors: Sociology and Labor History
Member: Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key National Honor Society

Computer Environments: Microsoft Windows, DOS, and UNIX

Experience Applications: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Endnote, SPSS, and Corel
Office (Word Perfect, Quattro Pro, Presentation, Paradox)

Experience House Research Department, Minnesota House of Representatives, St. Paul, MN

Research Assistant, September 2003 to present
ƒ Assist policy analysts by conducting literature reviews, analyzing data, writing memos and
providing rapid response to legislators' questions.

Center for Labor Policy, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, Minneapolis, MN

Research Assistant, September 2003 to present
ƒ Research trends in labor policies and the effects of these trends on union contracts, wages
and benefits.
ƒ Look at the effect of shared capitalism

Institute of Social and Behavioral Research, Ames, IA

Child Behavior Coder, September 2001 to May 2002
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ISBR started study in 1989 that followed group of 7 graders through 2000. Now this cohort is
having children. ISBR is studying the children by putting them through tasks designed to illicit
different emotional responses. Responsibilities included:
ƒ Reviewing the videotapes of these children and coding the behaviors displayed
ƒ Recording the collected data into Access

Field Mobilization Department, AFL-CIO, Washington, D.C.

Intern, June 1999 to August 1999
ƒ Researched companies for the Screen Actors Guild - Association of Television and Radio
Actors strike
ƒ Surveyed and analyzed data about various programs instituted by the Field Mobilization
Department

Volunteer Guardian ad litum for children in the Iowa court system. Represented children's
Experience interests during court hearings on parental rights. 2000 to 2002.

Member, Iowa State Students for Ethnic Diversity. Co-chaired annual fundraiser in 2001. All-
campus dance raised $5000 for scholarships for disadvantaged students.

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Sample resume - functional format
Yanni Wu
1215 Essex St. SE, Apt. 114,  (612) 333-6777
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55444 ywu@hhh.umn.edu

Objective

A PROFESSIONAL POSITION THAT WILL ALLOW ME TO CONTRIBUTE PLANNING SKILLS AND

EDUCATION TO ORGANIZATIONS IN HOUSING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LAND USE, OR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

APPLICABLE SKILLS

• Research, analysis and graphic representation of data

• Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection (surveys, focus groups and
interviews) and analysis (descriptive statistics and multivariate regression)
• Familiar with word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheet (Excel), GIS (Arc View),
and SPSS statistical software on PCs and Macintosh
• Proficient in Mandarin and English

Education

HUBERT H. HUMPHREY INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. Master of Urban and Regional Planning, Spring 2003.
Concentration: Housing and Community Development
Courses taken:
• Introduction to Planning
• Empirical Analysis
• Survey Research
• Community Revitalization, Housing & Social Policy
• Regional, Economic and Workforce Development Planning
• Participatory Management and Public Involvement Strategies
• Managing Urban Growth and Change

DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE AND ADMINISTRATION, RENMIN UNIVERSITY OF CHINA,

BEIJING, CHINA. Baccalaureate of Arts, July 2001.

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

Housing Policy Research

ƒ Participated in an affordable housing project in collaboration with the Center for
Urban and Regional Affairs at University of Minnesota.
ƒ Collected and analyzed data to study the legacy of the Minnesota Land Use
Planning Act of 1976, including the earliest and most recent land use and
housing plans for a selected number of cities.
ƒ Researched Metropolitan Council documents to chart how “fair share” housing
has been defined and how that definition has changed.
ƒ Conducted interviews with planners, community development personnel, and
council officials on housing plans in selected Minnesota communities.

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Land Use Research and Analysis

ƒ Assisted in implementing a “land parcel survey”, including a visual survey, to
evaluate the adequacy of current city comprehensive plans in Minnesota.
ƒ Collected and analyzed data for land and property evaluation at the Chinese
Department of Land Use Management.
ƒ Implemented a survey organized by the Rural Development Institute in Seattle
and the Renmin University of China regarding China’s 1998 Land Management
Law. Designed and conducted surveys, analyzed data, and reported the results.

Program Coordination
ƒ Responsible for managing joint academic programs between the Ministry of
Land and Resources in China and the Cambridge International Land Institute in
England.
ƒ Coordinated summer exchange program which brought English land policy
experts to China and sent Chinese academics to the Land Institute in Cambridge.
Managed all the logistics for travel and professional development for 15
participants.

WORK HISTORY

HUMPHREY INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS,

MINNESOTA, Graduate Research Assistant, September 2001 to present

DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE MANAGEMENT, MINISTRY OF LAND AND RESOURCES OF

PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, BEIJING, CHINA, Intern, November 2000 to July 2001

DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE AND ADMINISTRATION, RENMIN UNIVERSITY OF CHINA, BEIJING,

CHINA, Research Assistant, October 1999 to July 2000

HONORS AND AWARDS

Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Fellowship, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (2001-

2003): Provides tuition benefits and a stipend for each year of study.

Outstanding College Graduate of Beijing, Renmin University of China, Beijing (2000-

2001): Sponsored by the Education Bureaucracy of Beijing; awarded to only 100 winners
out of 200,000 undergraduate students in Beijing.

“SONY” Excellent Student Scholarship, Sony Corporation, Beijing (1999-2000): Given to

five students out of 8000 undergraduates at Renmin University.

“The National Territory” Scholarship, Ministry of Land and Resources, Beijing (1998-
1999): Awarded to top 1% in Department of Land Use and Administration.

Second prize winner of Renmin University English Speech Contest, Renmin University
of China, Beijing (1999).

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Sample resume - combination (functional & chronological)
Mary Hubert
1250 Dayton Street, Saint Paul, MN 55110
Work: (612) 624-5555 Home: (651) 629-1111
mhubert@hhh.umn.edu

SKILLS PROFILE

ƒ Research: Graduate training and experience in social policy research, specializing in

children and family policy.
ƒ Policy Expertise: Experience since 1999 in organizations focusing on children's issues,
including providing direct service to families as well as conducting policy research.
ƒ Communications: Strong verbal and written communications skills; experience includes
writing policy briefs, memorandums, and research studies as well as public presentations of
findings.
ƒ Work Style: Professional and graduate work includes independent activities and team
projects; function successfully in both environments.
ƒ Technical Expertise: Computer proficiency: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, SPSS and
Internet research.

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, Master of Public Policy anticipated May 2004
School of Social Work, Master of Social Work anticipated May 2004
Concentrations in social policy analysis (child and family policy).

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Child Abuse Prevention Studies Program, Graduate Certificates completed 1999.
Graduated with high distinction.

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

College of Liberal Arts, B.S in Child Psychology, June 1998.
Concentration in child and adolescent risks, issues and challenges.

FAMILY POLICY EXPERIENCE

Center for the Advanced Studies in Child Welfare, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
Research Assistant, September 2003 to present.
Responsibilities and accomplishments: Gathering and analyzing data; summarizing findings and
writing up study for publication; presenting research results in national meeting as member of
panel on changes in child welfare.

Children's Defense Fund, Washington, D.C.

Policy Fellow, Child Welfare Division, June through August 2001.
Responsibilities and accomplishments: Designing and conducting national survey; writing
formal analysis of findings for national publication; collaborating on domestic violence primer
addressing the impact of domestic violence on children; researching & writing about teen
dating violence and its connection to domestic and community violence.

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Children’s Defense Fund, cont.

Identifying model programs for adoption as follow-up to the Adoption and Safe Families Act of
1997; surveying current research on connection between foster care and homelessness.

Monitoring federal legislation on children and families; covering committee hearings, policy
development and strategy meetings; reviewing and summarizing national news articles (Lexis-
Nexis News) relating to child welfare.

Operation Breakthrough Family Service Center, Seattle, WA.

Social Worker/Tutor Coordinator, September 1999 through May 2001.
Responsibilities and accomplishments: Counseling families on overcoming personal and
financial barriers to moving beyond welfare, referring adults to appropriate job placement
services, coordinating tutoring program aimed at improving children's school performance.
Worked with over 30 families. 70% were able to improve incomes and achieve independence.

GENERAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Minnesota Senate Counsel and Research, St. Paul, MN.

Graduate Research Assistant, September 2002 through May 2003.
Responsibilities and accomplishments: Researching issues of importance to legislative
committees and individual legislators. Producing policy briefings and memos on short-notice.
Working closely with professional staff to support research for human services and education
legislation.

Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Graduate Research Assistant, January 2002 through May 2002.
Responsibilities and accomplishments: Researching legal issues around judicial appointments
of women to various levels of the US federal court system. Comparing both process and
outcomes of female judicial nominations between US federal system and four state systems.
Research was used as part of larger study of changes in access to judgeships in the US legal
system.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Public Achievement Volunteer, Jane Addams School, St. Paul, MN.

2001 to present. Working with 4th and 5th graders to help them define and carry out projects to
improve their neighborhood. Projects have included a campaign against child abuse, involving
posters the children created, and an original play they wrote and performed.

Sexual Abuse Service Center Volunteer, St. Paul, MN.

2001 through 2021. Volunteering in telephone center answering questions about sexual abuse
and referring clients to appropriate services.

Treasurer, Public Affairs Student Association, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, Minneapolis,
MN. January to December 2003.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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Sample Resume – one page mid-career resume
Maria J. Gonzales
1603 Rice Creek Road
New Brighton, MN 55112
651-645-2990
mjgonzales@earthnet.net

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Over ten years of experience in organizational leadership, strategic planning and human
relations. Special interest in community development and education. Strengths and career
highlights include:
• Community Development: Coordinated planning for diverse Minneapolis community.
Facilitated committees and planning activities. Created and implemented community
revitalization strategies. Promoted collaboration with nonprofits, businesses and
governments at city, county and regional levels.
• Strategic Planning: Partnered with nonprofit executive director and board planning
committee to create and monitor successful strategic planning process.
• Communication: Effective in public presentations, teaching/training, group facilitation,
and writing; fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Volunteer Management: Served as director of a national volunteer organization,
extending volunteer placement to seven new cities and two new countries.
• Organizational Research: Experienced in conducting stakeholder analysis, assessing
organizational environment and economic and demographic trends; present findings in
effective, immediately useable form.
• Professional Development Training: Coordinated executive development training for
government managers and managed design and evaluation of professional training
model.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strategic Planning Consultant, Minneapolis, MN. 2001 to present.
Contributions: Guiding five-year strategic planning process for nationally-recognized
nonprofit, Community Revitalization Fund. Work with executive director and board to
identify key strategies in sustainability and organizational development for rapidly
growing organization.
Community Development Coordinator, Corcoran Neighborhood, Minneapolis, MN. 1999 to
2001.
Contributions: Led community development planning for Light-Rail Transit Station Area,
directed successful comprehensive revitalization master planning process for residents,
institutions and commercial enterprises.
Professional Sabbatical, Spain. 1998.
Director of St. Mary Volunteer Corps, Philadelphia, PA. 1992 to 1997.
Contributions: Coordinated volunteer selection and placement for 115 full-time
volunteers in four large U.S. metropolitan areas and three foreign sites. Created
effective training program for all volunteers; managed $500,000 annual budget.
High School Teacher, Coach and Guidance Counselor, Philadelphia, PA. 1989 to 1992.
EDUCATION
Master of Public Affairs, Humphrey Institute, University of Minnesota. 2002.

Master of Education in Counseling Psychology, Augustus College, Philadelphia, PA. 1996

Bachelor of Arts in Education, College of St. Benedict, MN. 1989.

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Sample resume for use with scanners (to be put into database)
Jacob R. Horatio
600 Grand Ave. #6
St. Paul, MN 55111
651-229-9999 (h)
612-627-4444 (w)
jhoratio@hhh.umn.edu

SUMMARY, KEY SKILL SET

Master of Science, Humphrey Institute, University of Minnesota. Energy policy training and
experience. Fundraising. Community organizing. Policy research. Grant writing. Volunteer
recruitment and supervision. Program management. Web page design. Database creation.
Highly skilled with ARCView GIS, Dreamweaver, SPSS and MS Word, Excel, Access,
Publisher, Frontpage. Programming experience in html, Fortran, Labview, Pascal, C++.

EDUCATION
HUMPHREY INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Minneapolis, MN
Master of Science in Science, Technology and Environmental Policy, anticipated May 2003

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, St. Paul, MN

Bachelor of Arts in Physics, received May 1999

WORK EXPERIENCE
ENERGY INTERN - Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG), Minneapolis, MN
September, 2000 - May 2001 and September 2001 - Current
° Coordinate the statewide energy campaign with MPIRG's nine college campuses.
° Research needed information.
° Organize student grassroots involvement in legislative efforts.
° Design informational material for energy campaign, including: web page, brochure and
tabling information.
° Lead MPIRG's participation in energy coalitions.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT - The Humphrey Institute's Building Bridges Project

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
June 2001 - December 2001
° Sought out partnerships between Humphrey Institute courses and relevant organizations.
° Designed web page and other informational material.
° Created a database for course connections and to track partnerships.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - AmeriCorp VISTA/Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Southern Minnesota, Rochester, MN
August 1999 - August 2000
° Recruited, coordinated, trained and supervised volunteers.
° Developed a web site, three brochures and a volunteer database.
° Conducted outreach through public speaking and radio interviews.
° Training included grant writing, strategic development and board recruitment and
development.

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WORK EXPERIENCE, cont.

TECHNICAL AIDE, 3M Microreplications Technology Center, St. Paul, MN
July 1998 - February 1999
° Designed and implemented laboratory experiments as needed.

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH, 3M and University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN 55104

June 1997 - June 1998
° Created a multi-faceted computer program to aid in developing new optical lenses.

AWARDS
° Graduated with departmental honors for completion of an honors project entitled,
"Specifying an Asymmetrical Surface Topology for Light Diffusion".
° St. Thomas Ignatius Award, May 1998, for work on environmental and poverty issues.
° First Year Physics Student Award, May 1996.

References available upon request.

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Sample chronological resume designed for web posting (uploaded, not scanned)

Jacob R. Horatio
600 Grand Ave. #6
St. Paul, MN 55111
651-229-9999 (h)
612-627-4444 (w)
jhoratio@hhh.umn.edu

OBJECTIVE
A position in energy and environmental policy where I can contribute scientific background,
communications experience, and organizational skills to program success.

SKILLS PROFILE
ƒ Skilled program manager and volunteer coordinator, with three years experience in
organizations working for environmental and social improvement.
ƒ Strong communications skills, including clarifying scientific research to lay audiences,
working with media to produce effective public outreach, and writing grants;
comfortable writing and speaking on energy and environmental topics.
ƒ Experienced team player, skilled at creating and managing collaborations.
ƒ Excellent computer skills: experienced with ARCView GIS, Dreamweaver, SPSS and
MS Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Frontpage. Programming experience in html,
Fortran, Labview, Pascal, C++

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Science, Technology and Environmental Policy
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
Degree anticipated May 2003

Bachelor of Arts in Physics

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Degree awarded May 1999

EXPERIENCE
Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG), Minneapolis, MN
Energy Intern. September, 2000 - May 2001 and September 2001 - Current
ƒ Coordinate the statewide energy campaign with MPIRG's nine college campuses.
ƒ Research information to construct effective persuasive arguments for lobbying.
ƒ Organize student grassroots involvement in legislative efforts, including Capitol Day
which brings over 1000 college students to St. Paul to lobby legislators.
ƒ Develop training materials and workshops for student volunteers to increase their
knowledge of environmental issues and effective lobbying techniques.
ƒ Design informational material for energy campaign, including web page, brochure
and tabling information.
ƒ Lead MPIRG's participation in energy coalitions.

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Jacob Horatio, page 2

The Humphrey Institute's Building Bridges Project, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

Graduate Research Assistant. June 2001 - December 2001
ƒ Sought out partnerships between Humphrey Institute course instructors and
relevant organizations.
ƒ Designed web page and other informational material on partnering opportunities.
ƒ Created a database for course connections and to track partnerships.

AmeriCorp VISTA/Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Southern Minnesota, Rochester, MN
Volunteer Coordinator. August 1999 - August 2000
ƒ Recruited, coordinated, trained and supervised over 300 volunteers.
ƒ Developed web site, three brochures and a volunteer database.
ƒ Conducted outreach through public speaking and radio interviews.
ƒ Trained in grant writing, strategic development and board recruitment and
development.

3M Microreplications Technology Center, St. Paul, MN

Technical Aide. July 1998 - February 1999
ƒ Designed and implemented laboratory experiments as needed.

3M and University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN 55104

Collaborative Research. June 1997 - June 1998
ƒ Created a multi-faceted computer program to aid in developing new optical
lenses.

AWARDS
ƒ Graduated with departmental honors for completion of an honors project
entitled, "Specifying an Asymmetrical Surface Topology for Light Diffusion"

ƒ St. Thomas Ignatius Award, May 1998, for work on environmental and
poverty issues.

ƒ First Year Physics Student Award, May 1996

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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Roberta A. Johnson
829 Buchanan Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-633-9999 (h)
rjohnson@hhh.umn.edu

OBJECTIVE
A graduate assistantship where I can contribute communications skills, technical knowledge, and
organizational talents to support research and outreach.

SKILLS PROFILE
ƒ Effective program manager and volunteer coordinator, with experience in organizations
working for environmental and social improvement.
ƒ Strong communications skills, including clarifying technical materials for non-technical
audiences, working with media to produce effective public outreach, and writing both
academic and policy outreach pieces.
ƒ Experienced project manger, able to meet tight deadlines with excellent results.
ƒ Excellent computer skills: experienced with Dreamweaver, SPSS and MS Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Frontpage.

EDUCATION
Master of Public Policy
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Degree anticipated May 2004. Concentration in economic development with strong interest in
environmental policy.

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN
Degree awarded May 2001.
Senior thesis: The Impact of Energy Policy on the Poorest Among Us
St. Catherine Community Service Award, May 2000, for work on hunger and homelessness.

EXPERIENCE
ENERGY INTERN - Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG), Minneapolis, MN
September 2002 - May 2003
ƒ Coordinated the statewide energy campaign with MPIRG's nine college campuses.
ƒ Researched key information for lobbying efforts.
ƒ Organized student grassroots involvement in legislative efforts.
ƒ Designed informational material for energy campaign, including web page, brochure and
tabling information.
ƒ Lead MPIRG's participation in energy coalitions.

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Roberta Johnson, page 2

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - AmeriCorp VISTA/Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Minnesota, Brainard, MN
August 2001 - August 2002
ƒ Recruited, coordinated, trained and supervised volunteers.
ƒ Developed a web site, three brochures and a volunteer database.
ƒ Conducted outreach through public speaking and radio interviews.
ƒ Trained in grant writing, strategic development and board recruitment and development.

MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS ASSISTANT –Surdyk’s, Minneapolis, MN

January – June 2001
ƒ Assisted company president in developing catalogs and in-store promotional materials.
ƒ Researched and authored articles on wine trends for use in catalogues.

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR – Surdyk’s, Minneapolis, MN

July 1999 – June 2001
ƒ Assisted company with transition to first computerized sales and inventory system.
ƒ Managed a computer and communications network (Novell and Microsoft), including
hardware repair and maintenance, backup systems, and software upgrades.
ƒ Served as liaison between company executives and software provider.
ƒ Facilitated creation of company computer operating procedures.
ƒ Trained employees in software use and authored company procedures manual.

References available upon request

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SAMPLE REFERENCE SHEET - ANNOTATED

Jacob R. Horatio
600 Grand Ave. #6
St. Paul, MN 55111
651-229-9999 (h)
612-627-4444 (w)
jhoratio@hhh.umn.edu

REFERENCES

Individual Relationship and Area of Information

Andrea Browning Immediate supervisor at MPIRG. Can

Executive Director speak to organizing and coordinating
MPIRG skills and success researching and
428 University Avenue creating informational materials
Minneapolis, MN 55443 for lobbying efforts.
612/653-0879
acbrowning@yahoo.com

Michael Sanchez Supervised my volunteer coordination

Program Director work at Habitat. Can describe my ability
Habitat for Humanity to work effectively with wide variety of
South Central Minnesota volunteers and to solve both interpersonal
65 Main Street conflicts and supply problems on-site.
Mankato, MN 58913 Will also document my web design skills
507/286-2387 and communications abilities.
michael_sanchez@habitat.org

Professor Kenneth Keller Faculty adviser in master’s program. Can

Head of MS Degree Program speak to my knowledge of environmental and
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs energy policies and research and writing skills.
University of Minnesota
301 Nineteenth Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612/626-9547
kkeller@hhh.umn.edu

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