UVA Batten Career Advancement
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Career ServicesUVA Batten Career Services equips students with the tools, connections, and guidance to launch impactful careers in public policy, leadership, and beyond. -
Employment OutcomesUVA Batten graduates launch careers across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, achieving strong employment outcomes in policy, consulting, government, and mission-driven organizations worldwide. -
Employers & PartnersTop employers and partners recruit UVA Batten students for their analytical rigor, leadership skills, and commitment to solving complex public policy challenges. -
InternshipsInternships provide hands-on experience in public policy, government, nonprofits, and consulting, helping students build skills and launch their careers.
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Jill RockwellSenior Assistant Dean of Career Advancement and Alumni EngagementJill Rockwell, Senior Assistant Dean of Career Advancement and Alumni Engagement at UVA Batten, and her team are focused on the professional success of our graduates and alumni as well as activating our alumni network in support of the school.
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Sarah HanksDirector of Career ServicesSarah Hanks is the Director of Career Services for the Frank Batten School. She has more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit capacity building, change management, and crisis recovery.
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Jason BellAssociate Director of Career AdvancementJason Bell is the Associate Director for Career Advancement at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, where he primarily advises undergraduate students on career exploration and professional development.
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Kasey KieferCareer Advancement and Alumni Engagement CoordinatorKasey is the coordinator of Career Advancement and Alumni Engagement at the Batten School. She returns to Grounds after graduating from UVA in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Global Environments & Sustainability.
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Drop by the Batten School's Ambassador-led Open Office Hours from 2:00–4:00 PM in Garrett Hall Room 203 to learn more about the Batten BA in Public Policy and Leadership, Public Policy and Leadership Minor, Social Entrepreneurship Minor, and/or Accelerated MPP programs and the admissions process from one of our Lead Ambassadors and Admissions staff. If you would like to meet outside this window with a member of the Admissions staff, schedule an appointment here!

