The Rockefeller College path to Planet Albany

Dispatches from Planet Albany · Mar 3, 2026 · 25m

There are many ways to getting a job at the Capitol, so we wanted to explore the efficacy of a degree from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy in pursuing a state government career.

Host David Lombardo spoke with Ashley Dwyer, director of career services and employee relations at the college, and Patricia Strach, a professor with the college. They discuss the different offerings at the school, who can benefit from this experience, and the complications of the Rockefeller name.

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