GSPP 2008 Commencement Ceremony
May 17, 2008, 10:00AMGSPP
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Commencement Speaker: Ann Veneman, Executive Director of the United Nation's Childrens Fund (UNICEF)
A native of Modesto, California, Ann received her Bachelor's degree from UC Davis and her Master of Public Policy degree from GSPP. She also holds a juris doctorate degree from UC Hastings College of Law.
Prior to joining UNICEF, she was US Secretary of Agriculture from 2001-2005, the only GSPP graduate to date to hold a Cabinet position.
From 1995 to 1999 she was Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Sponsor Details
This event was sponsored by Goldman School of Public Policy
Embracing the realms of both domestic and international policy, the Goldman School of Public Policy prepares students for careers including policy analysis, program evaluation, and management and planning. GSPP graduates enjoy an outstanding rate of employment and career advancement, working in government, in the private and nonprofit sectors, in research organizations, and as consultants.