Alumni

Your journey as a PPIA alum is just beginning. We’re building something extraordinary — and you can help shape it. In 2025–2026, PPIA will launch bold alumni initiatives: a Leadership Academy, national mentorship programs, a digital alumni platform, and career‑building opportunities that keep you connected for life. Your journey with PPIA doesn’t end — it evolves.

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Your network is bigger than you think — and it’s just a click away.

Whether you joined PPIA through a Junior Summer Institute or connected with us during graduate school, our social channels are where alumni from every year and region come together to share opportunities, celebrate milestones, and build lasting relationships.


As we launch new alumni initiatives in 2025–2026, we’ll be using these platforms more than ever to help you expand your network, spark collaborations, and stay informed about upcoming events, programs, and ways to get involved:


  • LinkedIn: Follow for policy news, alumni spotlights, and job opportunities.
  • Instagram: Get a behind-the-scenes look at alumni, events, and student stories.
  • Facebook Group:Join and agree to the group rules to connect directly with fellow alumni.
  • X (Twitter): Follow for timely updates, live event coverage, and alumni achievements.

What's Ahead for 2025 - 2026

We’re launching a full suite of alumni‑centered offerings designed to keep you connected, supported, and empowered to lead. As we develop and move toward launch, we’ll be reaching out to you — our alumni — to contribute your innovation, insight, and thought leadership to bring these initiatives to life. Together, we can shape a powerful future for the PPIA alumni network.

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Build Skills.  Amplify Impact. Lead Boldly.

Career‑stage tracks from Emerging to Civic Catalyst


Peer coaching, mentorship, and project labs


Regional roundtables & alumni‑led workshops

MENTORSHIP

Guidance that Fits Your Life and Goals

Micro‑Mentoring (3 mo)
Monthly 1:1s for undergraduates


Career Coaching (6 mo)
Job search & grad school navigation


Graduate Pathways
(9–12 mo)
Deep mentorship for transitions

ALUMNI PLATFORM

One Hub for People, Events, Opportunities

Find mentors, jobs, and speaking opportunities


Register for webinars and regional meetups


Join interest groups & policy communities

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Grow Your Career While Giving Back

Alumni‑led consulting and facilitation roles


Workshops and certificate pathways


Policy communication, data, and leadership

Building the Future of Our Alumni Network

From national strategy to local chapters, PPIA alumni are driving what comes next. Get involved, share your perspective, and help guide our growing alumni community.

Alumni Advisory Council

The Council advises on programming, champions alumni needs, and sparks networking and professional development for Fellows and alumni.


  • Guides future offerings (Leadership Academy, mentorship, events).
  • Builds bridges between alumni and current students.
  • Hosts roundtables, spotlights, and skill‑building sessions.
  • Currently chaired by Magaly N. López and LaSandra Hutchinson.
Count Me In!

Alumni Chapters

Find your people, locally.


Our regional chapters are vibrant hubs of connection, collaboration, and career growth — uniting PPIA alumni who live, work, and lead in the same cities.


Meet fellow alumni from different JSI years and graduate cohorts, expand your network, and build lasting relationships through local meetups, happy hours, panels, and community projects.


Current chapters

Chicagoland • Northern California / Bay Area • New York City • Pacific Northwest • Southern California • Washington, DC

Find My Chapter + Create One

Fellowships, Scholarships and Career Pathways

Discover opportunities that can propel your future in public service. Explore funding, leadership programs, and hands-on experiences designed to help you gain skills, build your network, and launch your career with impact.