{"id":9527,"date":"2025-09-02T11:21:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T16:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/?page_id=9527"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:16:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:16:41","slug":"public-impact-government-and-education-community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/public-impact-government-and-education-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Impact, Government and Education Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--8\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Public Impact, Government and Education Community<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Careers in public policy, government, social services, education, or international affairs provide opportunities to impact communities and shape the world\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--horizontal\">\n<li><a href=\"#experiences\">Experiences<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#search-tools\">Search Tools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#resources\">Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#advisors\">Advisors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/career-community-interest\/\" rel=\"\">Career Community Sign Up<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/see-career-advisor\/\" rel=\"\">See a Career Advisor<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\">Career Communities<\/div><ul>\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/stem-and-architecture-community\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>STEM and Architecture<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/public-impact-government-and-education-community\/\" class=\"current\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span aria-current=\"page\">Public Impact, Government and Education<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/film-and-arts-community\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Film and Arts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/business-communications-community\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Business and Communications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/health-medicine-community\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Health, Medicine and Wellness<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/exploration-community\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Exploration<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--3\">\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2024\/06\/Photo_NSA-info-session_01.jpg\" alt=\"Students listening at a NSA info session.\" class=\"wp-image-5766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2024\/06\/Photo_NSA-info-session_01.jpg 540w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2024\/06\/Photo_NSA-info-session_01-243x300.jpg 243w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><figcaption>Students listening to NSA employee at a career community event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"experiences\">Gain Experience and Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ is committed to providing hands-on and real world learning experiences for students. There is a variety of of experiential learning opportunities available at 51ÁÔÆæ. Discover more about these opportunities <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/experiential-learning\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-uvbu-internships\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Internships<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-uvbu-volunteering\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Volunteering<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-uvbu-on-campus-jobs\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">On-Campus Jobs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-uvbu-student-orgs\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Student Orgs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-uvbu-internships\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>Internships provide an excellent opportunity to get hands-on experience, expand your transferable skills, develop professional connections, and build your resume.&nbsp;Our staff can help you tailor your resume and cover letter, search for positions, and prepare for the interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to utilize&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.joinhandshake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handshake<\/a>&nbsp;to search for positions.&nbsp;Employers looking to hire 51ÁÔÆæ students &amp; alumni use this recruiting system to connect with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/internships\/\" rel=\"\">Find SET Internship Programs<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-uvbu-volunteering\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>SET has deep community partnerships which provide student opportunities for volunteering, service-learning, service trips, and other forms of community-based learning.&nbsp;You may even find yourself in a course with a built-in service-learning requirement.&nbsp;You can learn more about this on our website&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/community-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/community-engagement\/\" rel=\"\">Participate in Community Engagement<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-uvbu-on-campus-jobs\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>On-campus jobs provide convenient options with flexible scheduling and opportunities to gain transferrable and career-related skills. Explore and apply to on-campus jobs on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/stu\">Handshake<\/a>. For additional support, fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/gain-skills-through-campus-employment\/application-of-interest\/\">additional support form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/on-campus-employment\/\" rel=\"\">Find On-Campus Jobs<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-uvbu-student-orgs\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>Joining a student organization provides you opportunities to form friendships, explore your interests, gain work and volunteer experience, develop leadership skills, and network with professionals working in your industry.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pantherorgs.uwm.edu\/home_login\">Explore 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s student organizations<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"search-tools\">Utilize Job Search Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What does it mean to work in fields connected to Public Impact, Government, and Education? Read more about career sectors in this career community, plus discover industry specific job boards to search for internships and full-time positions. Note that we highly encourage all students to explore roles in <a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.joinhandshake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handshake<\/a> where many of our employer partners post their opportunities to find 51ÁÔÆæ students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Public Policy<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Local, federal, or international policy can be a natural career choice for people who are interested in shaping the world around them. Policy is an ever-evolving field that has a range of focuses which can vary depending on your interests and passions. Working in policy requires and develops a range of skills related to communication, organization, and research.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Government<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Working in government provides a range of opportunities that cut across majors, interest, and skill sets. Opportunities exist with major federal and state agencies like the <a href=\"https:\/\/fbijobs.gov\/special-agents?gclid=CjwKCAjwzo2mBhAUEiwAf7wjkjzwNk8F2Q5uq9la3a3HROZBMgk5OSujLbraq3HL1foUVVUdj3gnYBoC8UYQAvD_BwE\">FBI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dpi.wi.gov\/human-resources\/jobs\">DPI<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.state.gov\/\">State Department<\/a>, as well as agencies and offices doing impactful work at the local level. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/early-careers?utm_campaign=Call%20to%20Serve%20Network%20Newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--1pdqRPlGt5Azd2G93s2OoZwS3Vqe5xy3M_ThHB_bFzXfZt6LKx_Ff3-28eeC3wtuomYsjQcKuDSud11h1Ko0wokcIdg&amp;_hsmi=329421049&amp;utm_content=329421049&amp;utm_source=hs_email\">federal government early career page <\/a>and federal government <a href=\"https:\/\/gogovernment.org\/federal-internship-finder\/\">internship finder<\/a>. Interested in local and state government? Search for jobs with the <a href=\"https:\/\/wisc.jobs\/Pages\/Welcome.aspx\">State of Wisconsin<\/a> and municipal governments. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Law<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>You may think of being an attorney or lawyer when thinking about a career in law, when there are many options in the field of law that don\u2019t require a Juris Doctor(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/discover-law\/types-law-programs\/jd-degree-programs\">JD<\/a>)<strong>.<\/strong>Careers in law can span law enforcement, policy and policy change, community outreach and engagement, justice system reform.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">International Affairs<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>In an increasingly connected and inter-reliant global social and economic system, careers in international affairs meet the demand to connect people, places, ideas, and systems. Beyond diplomacy, careers may fall in the realms of development, trade, communication, and security and individuals may work for governments, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanrightscareers.com\/issues\/biggest-ngos-in-the-world\/\">international NGOs<\/a>, or multinational corporations. Utilize <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/goinglobal\/\">GoinGlobal<\/a> to explore career opportunities across the world. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Education<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Careers in education lead to roles in elementary and secondary schools, working in higher education, and serving as community-based educators. Working as an educator you&#8217;ll help others realize their potential, develop training or learning curricula, teach in classrooms, or think deeply about how people learn.  Looking to work in Wisconsin schools? Explore the Wisconsin Educator Career Access Network (<a href=\"https:\/\/wecan.waspa.org\/\">WECAN<\/a>). <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Non-Profit<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Working in non-profit organizations spans all types of career fields and work environments. This sector seeks to address pressing issues from the local to global level by filling needs gaps and building capacity for change. If you are seeking a work environment that has a larger purpose, explore the non-profit sector. In Wisconsin, you can browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobsthathelp.com\/\">Jobs That Help<\/a> to see current opportunities in this area.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"resources\">Community Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Career Resources<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--link-arrow\">\n<li><strong>Learn about Careers:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/\">Occupational Outlook Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/Videos\/CareerVideos\/career-videos.aspx\">Career Videos<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Associations:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appam.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/icma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International City\/County Management Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nala.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The National Association of Legal Assistants<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Majors and Outcomes<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--link-arrow\">\n<li><strong>Learn about these Majors:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wisconsin.mymajors.com\/splash\/\">Explore Potential Career Paths<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn about career outcomes:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/graduate-outcomes\/\">51ÁÔÆæ Career Outcomes dashboard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Other Resources<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--link-arrow\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/webview\/v0rz4g\/a7bde87a0030013ccd727882294899f3\">Recent Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/community-engagement\/volunteer\/peace-corps\/\">Peace Corps Prep<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resume Examples:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/resume.io\/resume-examples\/government?ga_utm_source=google&amp;ga_utm_medium=ppc&amp;ga_utm_campaign=996263450&amp;ga_utm_term=government%20resume%20template&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwzo2mBhAUEiwAf7wjkjUAFRDnHPbnF4eRgAQdy_iNl87aJFYw7Mb28ui_zNv-LDe5GkIZURoCzuQQAvD_BwE\">Government Resume Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.usajobs.gov\/faq\/application\/documents\/resume\/what-to-include\">Federal Resume Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/resumes-cover-letters\/policy-analyst-resume\">Policy Analyst Resume Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/career-communities-services\/resumes-and-cvs\/\">Resume Writing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--narrow uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"advisors\">Meet Your Advisors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter uwm-c-img--center uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/people\/trager-ben\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2023\/02\/Photo_BenTrager_Headshot-1.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Ben Trager.\" class=\"wp-image-3187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2023\/02\/Photo_BenTrager_Headshot-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2023\/02\/Photo_BenTrager_Headshot-1-257x300.jpg 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong>Ben Trager<br><\/strong>Director of Community Engagement and Experiential Learning<br><a href=\"mailto:bwtrager@uwm.edu\">bwtrager@uwm.edu<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter uwm-c-img--center uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/people\/gomez-kennedy-susi\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2024\/02\/Photo_Susi_headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Susi G\u00f3mez Kennedy.\" class=\"wp-image-5126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2024\/02\/Photo_Susi_headshot.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2024\/02\/Photo_Susi_headshot-257x300.jpg 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong>Susi G\u00f3mez Kennedy<\/strong><br>Student Employment Program Manager<br><a href=\"mailto:gomezken@uwm.edu\">gomezken@uwm.edu<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter uwm-c-img--center uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/people\/salton-jasmine\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2023\/03\/Photo_JasmineSalton_Headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Jasmine S.\" class=\"wp-image-980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2023\/03\/Photo_JasmineSalton_Headshot.jpg 300w, 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