Alumni & Careers
Graduates pursue careers that make a difference in nonprofits, government offices, political entities, and the private sector. Career paths include governmental relations and advocacy; nonprofit advocacy and administration; grassroots and community organizing; campaign strategy and management; lobbying; and policy writing.
Join a National Network of Urban & Public Affairs Alumni
Our program benefits greatly from active and engaged alumni across the country who are eager to work with current students. Alumni support students with internships and career seminars, by serving on thesis committees, and by hiring students in permanent jobs following graduation.
Camille Batiste
UPA Student
Equipped To Lead Community Engagement Initiatives
My UPA education will give me a distinct interdisciplinary background that will support my goals of leading strategy-focused education and community engagement initiatives, protecting the stories and histories of our communities."
Camille Batiste
UPA Student
Jackson Nutt-Beers ’21
Public Policy Program Manager,
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
The UPA program taught me everything I know about San Francisco from its cultural and political history to the current state of city. Without that knowledge I wouldn't be able to do my current job today."
Jackson Nutt-Beers ’21
Public Policy Program Manager,
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Employers
A select list:
- California Association of Nonprofits
- California State Assembly Member Marc Levine
- CalTrans
- Department of Public Health
- Latino Community Foundation
- Office of the Brooklyn Borough President
- Ohio Democratic Party
- San Francisco District 7 Supervisor Campaign
- San Jose Mayor’s Office
- United Healthcare Workers West
- Urban Strategies Council
- World Wildlife Fund
Job Titles
A select list:
- Campaign Manager
- Capital Budget and Economic Development Coordinator
- Communications Specialist
- Council Policy and Legislative Aide
- Deputy Director
- Director of Programs and Policy
- International Public Policy and Campaign Organizer
- Regional Organizing Director
- Senior Field Representative
- Transportation Planner