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SPRING 2011 Michael Nacht on Cyber Security 2011 Alumnus of the Year Governor Granholm at GSPP
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With ongoing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, with gas prices soaring, and departments with democratic movements in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and elsewhere in the Middle 7 Alumni Perspective: East, national security is front and center in the newspapers and in our thoughts, even Kimberly Jackson as the United States continues to grapple with the Great Recession and its aftermath 4 of joblessness and crunched state budgets. Although it might seem surprising to some 10 Faculty Notes people who think of GSPP as having solely a domestic focus, this issue of Policy Notes 11 Student Profile: shows that GSPP faculty, students, and alumni are in the middle of policy debates The Cyber Zev Winkelman about international policy and security. The simple truth is that a GSPP education is 12 Student Profile: Joachim Seel relevant wherever policy has to be analyzed, policy choices have to be made, and pro- Security Challenge grams have to be carried out. 12 From Martha Chavez One of the major reasons that GSPP can range so widely is that our former dean, 13 Student Profile: Felicity Rose Michael Nacht, brings a wealth of experience in international security from a lifetime of 14 Event Highlights thinking about the issues and two impressive stints at high levels in Washington DC — one as Assistant Director for Strategic and Eurasian Affairs in the US Arms Control and 6 Young Guns 16 From the Alumni Board Disarmament Agency in President Clinton’s State Department and most recently in the GSPP Alumni and National Security 18 Class Notes Obama Administration as Assistant Secretary for Global Strategic Affairs in the Penta- 20 GSPP Board of Advisors gon. In this last post, Michael focused on cyber-security and the national nuclear pos- 9 Jennifer Granholm at GSPP ture statement that drew a great deal of press attention last spring. At GSPP, Michael has Former Michigan Governor Addresses Job Creation 21 From Annette Doornbos worked with and trained many MPPs and PhDs who have gone on to work in national 21 Silver Society: security in Washington, and his efforts have been enlarged and extended by other faculty 17 Ned Helme Gary C. Spencer members who work on many security related areas such as energy, environment, psy- 2011 Alumnus of the Year 22 Center for Environmental Dean Henry E. Brady chological profiling, and “don’t ask, don’t tell.” Our GSPP alumni have worked at the Department of Defense, the State Department, Public Policy the World Bank, and many other international organizations. Some of them are featured 19 Carmen Chu 23 Executive and in this issue. Kimberly Jackson (MPP/MPH ’09) tells about her experiences as a Presi- 2011 Award for Urban Leadership International Programs dential Management Fellow at the Department of Defense. She is one of three graduates (the others are Megan Garcia, MPP ’10 and Jonathan Morris MPP ’08) whose experi- ences are recounted in the article, “Young Guns.” PhD candidate Zev Winkelman writes about his efforts to develop better information visualization techniques to help policy- makers deal with tough trade-offs between security and privacy in legislation such as the USA Patriot Act. Editor’s Note Our alumnus of the year, Ned Helme’s (MPP ’77) position as President of the Center What keeps you up at night? for Clean Air Policy puts him in the middle of what is undoubtedly the major interna- This is how it happens for me: I wake up in the early hours of the morning, my tional issue of the 21st century — solving the inter-related environmental, energy, and head swimming with unbidden thoughts and anxieties. Will my sick friend get climate policy problems. For Ned, his analytical training at GSPP was the key to finding better? How will I pay for my kid’s college education? Rarely do my worries move creative ways to solve problems by taking into account political, as well and environ- beyond the pedestrian confines of my life. When it does stray towards, say, the mental and economic realities. In his article, he provides eloquent testimony about how Middle East or the state of civil liberties, my most common response is to put a GSPP’s emphasis upon analytical skills takes our graduates to the heights of policy mak- pillow over my head. Some questions are just too big for that time of night. ing and political influence. All Goldman School alumni, students and faculty — but especially those work- Our newest faculty member, former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm thinks ing in national security — are very good at asking the right questions. Whether about national security in still another way: How do we create jobs and industrial capac- it is Professor Michael Nacht’s discussion of cyber security, Kimberly Jackson’s Bora Reed ity in America so that we will benefit from globalization instead of becoming depleted (MPP ’09) work as a military policy specialist or PhD candidate Zev Winkelman’s Editor and dependent upon other nations? In her inaugural talk at GSPP on March 2, she spoke research on how to respond when security clearance issues makes critical data to nearly 300 people at the Chevron Auditorium at International House on “Crack- unavailable, the GSPP community is asking and addressing the difficult, critical ing the Code: Creating Jobs in America in the Wake of Globalization.” In a time when questions of national security. debates about the economy seem to focus solely on monetary or fiscal policy, Governor I’ve also been struck by the passion with which GSPP alumni, faculty and stu- Granholm’s concern with the basic structure of our economy is refreshing and provoc- dents approach their work. Characteristic of so much that happens among the ative. She brings enormous energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge to the GSPP faculty, Goldman School community, they are rising to the challenges of this difficult and we are very pleased to welcome her and her husband, Dan Mulhern, an expert on topic with intellectual acuity and unflagging energy. Here’s to a better night’s sleep. [email protected] Cont’d. on page 10
2 POLICY NOTES | SPRING 2011 GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - BERKELEY 3 The Cyber Security
Core Elements rather than physical, attack against the defenses and command 1. Declaratory Policy — The US government has no offi- Challenge When the internet was developed, first and control systems of the attacked state. cial policy publicly communicating what it would or would not do by the Defense Advanced Research Proj- There are three major elements of the US internet system: in the event of a major cyber attack against US forces, command By michael nacht ects Agency (DARPA) in the 1970s for mil- the “.mil” network; the “.gov” network; and the “.com” net- and control systems, electric power grids, financial networks, or itary purposes but ultimately commercial- work. The first permits the national security community to other elements of military power or critical infrastructure. Should ized for everyone to use by the 1990s, it was communicate with itself. It is the job of the Department of there be a declaratory policy and, if so, what should it stipulate? heralded as a purely positive technological Defense (DoD) to protect this network and to ensure its proper For example, should we advance that would transform society. In functioning. In 2010 a new military organization, Cybercom- define categories of “major many respects, this expectation has been mand (“Cybercom”), was established to shoulder much of this cyber attack” that are unac- realized. Virtually every aspect of modern responsibility. The current director is a four-star US Army ceptable, so-called “red society — health care, transportation, com- General, a career intelligence specialist, and the concurrent lines,” that would likely munication, finance — has been affected if director of the National Security Agency, the primary signals trigger a major US retalia- not transformed by this development. Most intelligence arm of the US intelligence community. tory response? recently, we have all witnessed the impact The “.gov” network is to be protected by the US Department 2. Deterrence Policy of social network technology — especially of Homeland Security (DHS). But this is a vast undertaking. — Much of the nuclear Facebook and Twitter — in mobilizing At the moment, Cybercom has far superior capabilities than age has been marked by communities against authoritarian regimes DHS to conduct effective defenses. It is imperative that Cyber- refinements of deterrence in the Middle East. com, DoD and DHS cooperate to insure the .gov network can policy crafted to influ- But the introduction of this technology be effectively defended — a formidable task. ence adversarial behavior has not altered the fundamental structure The “.com” network, used by roughly 85-90% of all internet in irregular, conventional of world politics which remains an anar- users, has no governmental controlling organization. Volun- and even nuclear war. chical system of sovereign states marked by tary cooperation between the private sector and government Are these concepts appli- complex patterns of competition and coop- — illustrated when Google, after having its network attacked cable to the cyber domain eration. Not only are there deep animosi- by the Chinese government, allegedly went to the National where attribution of the ties between and among states, but there Security Agency (NSA) for support — is at the heart of the attack is often difficult to Professor Michael Nacht holds the It is increasingly apparent that cyber are powerful terrorist groups and criminal protection of this network. This cooperative activity is hin- ascertain and the range of Thomas and Alison Schneider Chair elements that exert their influence across dered by corporations that are reluctant to share proprietary cyber attack damage can in Public Policy. In 2009–10, he par- security is becoming a central feature of national boundaries. With the ease of use information with their competitors or with the government be from the trivial (e.g., ticipated in the development of the US national security policy debate. of new technologies, there are individual and by the government’s limitations in providing sensitive or slowing email receipt) to cyber security policy as Assistant “hackers” who can cause significant mis- classified information to the private sector. the profound (e.g., dis- Secretary of Defense for Global The popular and specialized literature is replete with articles chief as well as politically motivated “hack- From a national security perspective, there are three main abling the nation’s military Strategic Affairs. analyzing the problem and advocating responses to this chal- sters” who conduct cyber operations in the aspects of cyber security: exploitation, defense and offense. early warning systems)? lenge. Congress is mobilizing committees and sub-committees service of larger political aims. The first involves identifying hardware and application vulner- 3. Authorities and Responsibilities — If cyber attacks to address the myriad of issues that cyber technology has raised. So the overall challenge is to facilitate abilities of adversarial networks to obtain critical information, against US forces or critical infrastructure originate abroad, a The National Academies have already conducted several major the continued use of these technologies a modern form of espionage. But it is not purely for passive response to them would almost surely involve violation of the studies looking at the appropriateness of offensive operations, for the good of all while protecting against purposes, because huge amounts of information can be “exfil- sovereignty of the state where the attack originated. What is the their malevolent application. trated” and can be used to hamper military operations. The legal basis for the US to conduct such operations? This is a very cyber deterrence, and other issues. This is taking place as the The growing significance of cyber tech- second is the building of measures to make it more difficult for thorny problem. Moreover, there is a huge time lag between executive branch conducts an intensive effort to sort out areas nology as a tool of national security policy attackers to degrade, disable or destroy protected networks. obtaining appropriate legal authorities (measured often in weeks of authority and responsibility so that there is a coherent govern- was illustrated in 2007 when the Russian The third is to take initiatives to disable offensive capabilities or months) and the need for national security forces to respond mental approach to the challenge. Simultaneously, however, there Federation — allegedly a combination of “preventively” or “preemptively” that are themselves intended effectively (measured at times in minutes or hours). How can is a growing chorus of concern that the threat is being “hyped” government organizations and individuals for cyber attack. These offensive operations can range from this time lag be most effectively bridged? because huge budgetary support is at stake. This is especially — responded to the removal of a Russian playing a form of defense in peacetime to conducting full 4. Guarantees of civil liberties — The United States important at a time of extreme budgetary austerity, where some statue in Estonia by disabling the Estonian spectrum operations in war time. This third area is especially is built on a “government of laws, not men.” But cyber secu- see cyber security as one of the few growth areas for the national internet. Then, more significantly, just controversial because it runs up against possible violations of rity presents a major tension between the policy and legal com- security budget, at least for the next several years. before Russian forces entered Georgia in national sovereignty in order to conduct “preventive” or “pre- munities. Given the difficulty in attributing the origins of cyber August 2008, the Georgian governmental emptive” attacks. attacks, and the possibility that some of these attacks could cyber communications system was com- originate in the US or by American citizens, how do we for- What are the core elements of the issue and what are the pletely disabled, hampering Georgian Major Challenges mulate effective policies that still guarantee the civil liberties of needs that must be satisfied if we are to proceed with a abilities to meet the attacking forces. The national security community is wrestling with several our citizens? Under what circumstances would it be justified for sensible, cost-effective approach? Some now claim that in modern war- tough problems which will take considerable time and effort to fare, the initial action taken will be a cyber, resolve. These include: Cont’d. on page 8
4 POLICY NOTES | SPRING 2011 GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - BERKELEY 5 Young Guns GSPP Alumni and National Security Kimberly Jackson (right) with Jonathan Morris Megan Garcia Alana Ketchel (MPP/MPH ’09)
As members of the “Greatest Generation,” Kimberly “If you choose your rotations well and work for people willing Despite the challenges, Jonathan finds his work at DoD in national security,” she says. “I enjoy being in touch with Jackson’s (MPP/MPH ’09) grandparents raised her on stories of to mentor you and give you substantive work, you can be charged deeply satisfying. experts, decision makers, scholars and practitioners,” she World War II. with a staggering amount of responsibility and corresponding “I hope we inspire, and allow ourselves to be inspired, by continues. “It’s both challenging and rewarding to synthesize “They instilled in me a deep appreciation of American history expectations during each 4-6 month rotation. Making sure I can others around the world who are wrestling with the same their work, understand the funding strategies of other foun- and an enormous respect for veterans and the flag,” she recalls. accomplish each of those projects is challenging — those tasks economic, security and environmental issues.” dations and assess where there are gaps that should be filled. From her parents, Kimberly was raised with a sharp aware- will only be assigned if our supervisors have no doubt we can In essence, my job is building relationships, asking a lot of ness of other countries and cultures. execute them. Megan Garcia (MPP ’10) is a fellow in the William and Flora the right questions and then using the information to build “My mother grew up in Peru and my father worked in inter- “Succeeding at those tasks is incredibly rewarding, of course,” Hewlett Foundation’s Office of the President. Before coming effective strategies.” national development,” she says. “It never made sense to me that she continues. “But the best reward is having both general offi- to GSPP, she worked on international trade agreements and Megan says that her time at GSPP taught her to be a savvy some people view being strongly patriotic as inversely related to cers and the lowest ranking enlisted soldiers count me as an foreign policy on Capitol Hill, which segued into a focus on consumer of all types of research and to think about problem being keenly interested in international issues.” advocate. Finding a career that I find so meaningful and chal- national security, with work on the activities of private secu- solving systematically. Kimberly, along with Jonathan Morris (MPP ’08) and Megan lenging is a blessing — and it’s exciting and incredibly gratifying rity contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jonathan agrees. “My GSPP education exposed me to a wide Garcia (MPP ’10), is among a cadre of young alumni working to affect change in a realm that has so much significance.” “I enjoyed the unique combination of theoretical, practi- range of policy areas beyond my chosen focus in national on national security policy. From the Department of Defense, cal, geopolitical and ethical considerations involved in solving security,” he says. “Learning the fundamentals of econom- to the State Department, to a foundation working to reduce the Jonathan Morris started as an undergraduate at Duke in an national security problems,” she says. “Those strategic consid- ics, law and quantitative analysis are useful no matter which threat of nuclear proliferation, these alumni are bringing lead- era when scholars were still debating the “post Cold-War world.” erations are still the most engaging part of my work.” policy area one chooses.” ership and policy acumen to advance the cause of security in the Then 9/11 hit. At the Hewlett Foundation, Megan manages a portfolio of Kimberly adds that people at DoD are often surprised that nation and the world. “The conversation moved in a direction most people had not grants designed to reduce the probability of a state or terrorist she did her graduate work at UC Berkeley. anticipated,” he says. “It was a compelling time to be studying nuclear attack. “But the same people credit me for pragmatically assess- Kimberly is currently a Presidential Management Fellow national security issues.” “Our funding aims to spur non-proliferation efforts world- ing an issue’s potential alternatives and providing sound rec- (PMF) in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) in the Jonathan began his career in national security at the State wide and arms reductions by nuclear weapons states, as ommendations, she says. “Those are skills I acquired at the Department of Defense (DoD). The two-year program consists Department, working in the Bureau of International Security well as cultivate debate about the role of nuclear weapons Goldman School.” G of rotations throughout OSD, and in agencies DoD commands and Nonproliferation, where he worked on nuclear and missile throughout the country and the world. Thus far, Kimberly has proliferation issues in Pakistan. He is currently at the Depart- focused on special operations capabilities within OSD offices ment of Defense, supporting the Assistant Secretary of Defense and also at the Florida-based Special Operations Command for Operational Energy Plans and Programs, a newly created South, which oversees activities in Central and South Amer- office in DoD to strengthen US military energy security. alumni perspective Kimberly Jackson ica. She is currently on her second external rotation and is “We believe we can improve military capability, cut costs, and deployed overseas. lower risks to troops through better energy management, plan- By Kimberly Jackson (MPP/MPH ’09) In my job as a Presidential Management municated as they make their way up the “My role in each office has been incredibly different, but all ning and innovation,” he says. “I have been helping the Assistant As a military policy specialist, I am Fellow in the Office of the Secretary of chain, particularly between military and have drawn on the skills I developed at GSPP,” she says. “It’s Secretary develop DoD’s first Operational Energy Strategy, as often asked why I chose to attend gradu- Defense at the Pentagon, my focus is spe- civilian entities in the Department. As been especially critical to learn how to define the problem cor- well as researching the quality and quantity of existing data on ate school at a traditionally left-leaning cial operations capabilities, which means such, there is often a lack of understand- rectly and, most importantly, not to write the solution into the energy use by the military.” university like UC Berkeley. While com- I care about the foundations of the U.S. ing at the strategic, policymaking level at problem. Professor Jack Glaser, my wonderful APA adviser, In addition to the workload, Jonathan notes that the security manding a stellar status for overall aca- military: how we recruit, retain, train, DoD about how decisions affect service- was very clear on this point,” she continues. “At DoD, there are clearance needed for much of the work brings unique challenges. demic rigor, GSPP certainly is not tradi- improve, utilize, equip and take care of members in the field on a daily basis. often preconceived notions about how to address an issue or “If you’ve had a bad day — or a good day — you can’t come tionally associated with national security our special operations forces, like Navy It is my mission every day to under- why a specific problem exists. The staff in OSD, the Joint Staff, home and give an in-depth explanation to friends or family,” he policy. The truth is, I did not attend GSPP SEALs, U.S. Army Special Forces, civil stand the tactical and operational levels as the Services and even Capitol Hill must work collaboratively says. “Having reliable coworkers becomes critical because they so my career path would be easier, or to affairs teams, and other elements through- much as possible in order to better inform to make decisions. Properly defining the problem helps keep are often the only ones with whom to discuss work issues.” surround myself with people who think out the services that are increasingly relied policy that has far-reaching effects. Gain- parochial interests and natural predilections from derailing “This insulation makes it tempting to believe that ‘we’ similarly to me. I came to acquire ana- upon in our current engagements. ing the perspective of servicemembers on potentially crucial policy.” are the only ones who really know what’s going on. So it’s lytic credibility and to further develop a In an organization that is as large as the the ground is often the best way to dis- Kimberly says that the most challenging part of her role as more important than ever to maintain analytic rigor and professional confidence that can only be Department of Defense, experiences and cover the truth. This rationale is why I a PMF has to do with the learning curve and responsibility constantly challenge your own views as well as the views of gleaned by holding your ground even impressions from the tactical, on-the- required by each new rotation. your teammates.” when in the minority. ground level can often be lost or miscom- Cont’d. on page 8
6 POLICY NOTES | SPRING 2011 GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - BERKELEY 7 Cyber Security Cont’d. from page 5 Governor Granholm Comes to GSPP
the US government to monitor the cyber communications of response be in cyber space. What rules should govern the US This spring, former Michigan Governor centage. Despite that, we kept a safety Michigan has gone through a lot but US citizens or, if necessary, to degrade or disable these systems? response that could take a political, economic, diplomatic or Jennifer Granholm returns to UC Berkeley, net for our most vulnerable citizens. For our business-friendly policies have And who and how should these activities be monitored? military form? Would such actions be seen by potential adver- her undergraduate alma mater, to begin a example, we never cut anyone out of established a platform for growth that 5. Oversight — What is the role of the US Congress in over- saries as proportional or escalatory? joint teaching appointment with the Gold- healthcare. I’m very proud of that. is bearing fruit. I’ve talked with a lot seeing US cyber activities by the executive branch? Should new 8. Strengthen private sector-government cooper- man School and Berkeley Law. Her hus- of manufacturers who will not come committees be formed — perhaps a Senate Select Committee on ation — How can this best be achieved so that the US financial band, executive leadership coach Dan Mul- Given your experience in Michi- to California, period. These [advanced Cyber Operations, for example — analogous to how the Con- networks, electric power grids and other essential systems that hern, will also teach at GSPP, the law school gan, do you see key public policy manufacturing] jobs are good, middle gress addresses the oversight of intelligence operations? What are in private hands remain well protected? Should, for exam- and the Haas School of Business. leverage points for California? class jobs. California has got to reset type of legislation should the Congress consider that would ple, the National Economic Council in the White House play an In addition to teaching, Gov. Granholm Michigan and California are certainly the cost of doing business. strengthen, not hinder, US cyber security? active role in promoting this cooperative activity or should it be and her husband are writing a book about very different places. Having said that, the 6. International Consultations, Negotiations and left to specific executive branch agencies? the Michigan experience. She will also be thing that comes top of mind is California’s What are you most looking Agreements — The US is sharing selected information on We are still in the infancy of understanding cyber security a regular contributor on NBC’s Meet the budget. I had to cut Michigan’s budget for forward to as you move cyber security with key allies. Should it broaden the dialogue? — perhaps analogous to the late 1940s in the nuclear age. Dur- Press and the lead advocate for the Pew 8 straight years. We had to go after things from the political to the What types of information should be shared? What should we ing the Cold War, it took more than a decade to convince our- Center’s campaign for clean energy jobs. that states are just now considering. educational realm? seek to learn from others, and how can we cooperate? Should selves that we had an understanding of the rules of the road that On March 2, 2011, Gov. Granholm For example, how can you deal with I hope to encourage many to serve, the US seek explicit codes of conduct to govern cyber behav- would protect US national security. Indeed, to this day some addressed Cracking the Code: Creating the cost of pension and health plans for whether to run for office or in some other ior on a bilateral or multilateral basis? Are there advantages to critics claim we still don’t have it right. We are thus embarking Jobs in America in the Wake of Global- state employees while respecting collec- way. I strongly believe that we have been formal treaties, or are they too cumbersome, constraining and on an extensive period of analysis, debate and implementation ization (see Events pg. 14). Before speak- tive bargaining? In Michigan, we found a put on this planet, not just to serve our- difficult to enter into force because of the politicized US Senate to determine how to make our cyber networks — and all that ing to a crowd of nearly 300 students, compromise by honoring the investment selves, but others. It’s a privilege to be able ratification process? they enable us to do — secure. This is an important, exciting faculty and community members, Gov. of people who were already employed by to feed into the idealism and passion of 7. Cross-domain deterrence and responses — If the and uncertain road ahead, a major new development for US Granholm stopped in for a brief inter- state government, but changing the sys- the students. I feel honored to dip my US experienced a major cyber attack, it is not required that the national security policy. G view with Policy Notes. tem for new employees. soul and my mind back into these waters, I’ve also learned a lot about what to be around such great, smart people What brought you back to businesses are looking for as they make who want to give back. That, to me, is California and to Cal? decisions about where they locate. very exciting. G I wanted to take a bit of a sabbati- Kimberly Jackson stantiate your beliefs than to operate in have a level of passion, optimism and curi- cal from politics and take some time to Cont’d. from page 7 an environment where others think dif- osity that is unique to GSPP. reflect, think and write. UC Berkeley does ferently than you do. Most often, I work At GSPP, we learn not what to ana- phenomenal work in public policy, law have embedded with Special Forces teams with little supervision and have to trust lyze, but how to analyze, how to ask the and business. So it’s a place that allows on training missions abroad, why I learn my analytic skills because my recom- right questions, how to speak truth to Dan and me to work in the areas of our the tactics servicemembers train in, and mendations will move up the chain and power. GSPP helped instill in me con- passions. It’s a natural fit. why I volunteered to deploy to the region have significant impact on our national fidence, pragmatism, and an ability to Also, my parents live in the Bay Area. I currently am in. While I will never pre- security policy and the lives of our ser- deconstruct complex problems into logi- Since I haven’t lived here since 1984, it tend to have the same experiences as the vicemembers, a fact I’m always acutely cal courses of action that leverage the seemed like a great opportunity to come men and women I serve, I try to become aware of. Knowledgeably defending my opinions and experiences of those actors back and be closer to them. as familiar as possible by learning hands- perspective and making logical, con- that will be directly affected. Further, it on and spending time doing and observ- cise arguments — attributes honed and taught me that truth is not necessarily As you think back on your eight ing what they do. To me, it is the most encouraged at GSPP — are essential to found in authority, convention, or the years as Michigan’s governor, effective way to speak truth to power. progress in the defense policy sphere. loudest voice. While I will always listen what accomplishments make Convincing others to change their The analytic training at GSPP was no to and weigh another’s perspective, I will you most proud? course of action can be incredibly diffi- doubt invaluable, but the encouragement I never apologize for seeking to advocate I governed during the most difficult cult once it has been written in military received from the community at GSPP was for tactical truth in military policymak- decade for Michigan’s economy since doctrine, or if it goes against tradition- simply astounding and directly helped me ing. I steadfastly believe that ensuring the Great Depression. I’m proud that ally accepted policy. The courses at GSPP pursue my professional goals. Professors we prepare, utilize, listen to and care for we took significant steps to diversify our taught me to counter this from the onset like Michael Nacht, Jack Glaser and Larry our servicemembers properly is the key economy and educate our citizens. We by defining the problem carefully, and Rosenthal were all incredibly supportive to national security. I will fight on behalf raised education standards and expanded objectively analyzing alternatives and cri- of projects I wanted to craft into my area of that principle for my life, and will do [from traditional manufacturing jobs] to teria by which to weigh those options. At of study. And perhaps most significantly, so knowing that I would not be nearly new sectors that were consistent with our GSPP and in my career, I have found that the students — whether the few others as capable at analyzing, advocating, and geography and our strengths. there is no better way to learn to critically interested in defense policy, or those that ultimately effecting positive changes if As governor, I cut more out of state analyze a policy issue or to better sub- focused on entirely unrelated issues — all not for my experience at GSPP. G government than any other state by per-
8 POLICY NOTES | SPRING 2011 GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - BERKELEY 9 FACULTY notes students Zev Winkelman
In December, Professor Robert Reich was among a group of six Since returning from his post in the Department of Defense in the sum- By Zev Winkelman PhD Candidate permanent extension or more significant economic policy experts whom President Obama summoned to the mer 2010, Professor has given invited lectures on US Michael Nacht Would you trade all expectations reform. Each time an expiration dead- Oval Office for advice on how to reduce the nation’s high level of national security policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, unemployment. In January he became chairman of Common Cause. the US Air Force War College, Georgetown Law Center, and UC San of privacy in exchange for a complete line approaches, the congressional debate On February 10, he gave the keynote address to the National Alli- Diego with emphasis on nuclear weapons, ballistic missile defense, guarantee of security? Would you endure heats up, often with significant input ance to End Homelessness. cyber security, and US-China relations. He has been appointed to the greater risk of attack due to intelligence from other branches of government, as California Council on Science and Technology and is currently chair failures, rather than allow the govern- well as from advocates representing a Along with former graduate student John McNulty, Dean Henry of the UC Berkeley International Strategy Task Force. ment greater surveillance authorities over full spectrum of opinions. As is the case published a paper in the flagship journal of the American Brady your domestic communications? These with many controversial issues, compet- Political Science Association, The American Political Science Review, Professor Rucker Johnson was recently selected as a Visiting Scholar on “Turning Out to Vote: The Costs of Finding and Getting to the at the Russell Sage Foundation for the academic year 2011-12. He will oversimplified extremes do not repre- ing problem definitions are presented, all Polling Place.” The paper shows that changes in polling place loca- be in residence in New York City to work on a book project that exam- sent actual policy choices, but the casual with significant support for their analysis tions can significantly reduce voting turnout. In February, Prof. Brady ines the long legacy and impact of school desegregation in the US. observer of this debate might be forgiven and conclusions. For example, on one side also organized, with Chris Ansell of the Political Science Depart- Each year, the Russell Sage Foundation invites, via a very com- for thinking otherwise. an argument has been made that intelli- ment, a conference on “Financing California” that was funded by petitive process, a number of leading scholars to its New York head- The balance between civil liberties gence investigations should have recourse the Travers Family. He also advised the National Science Foundation quarters to investigate topics in social and behavioral sciences. RSF Prof. Michael Nacht and Zev Winkelman on a proposed new program for Social Science Observatories that is one of the leading publishers of social science research. and security, particularly with regards to to techniques such as roving wiretaps would develop 21st century data archives and data collection meth- http://www.russellsage.org/visiting-scholars Fourth Amendment protections against that have long been available in criminal ods for understanding problems such as the social and economic unreasonable search and seizure and investigations. Opposition to this argu- organization of propositions supporting impacts of global warming and the implications of the narrowing of Adjunct Professor Stephen Maurer worked with European manufac- the government’s need for surveillance ment suggests that significant care needs a conclusion. The information process- the middle class with increasing income inequality. turers to create the world’s first private security standards for syn- authorities, has been a contentious issue to be taken when importing law enforce- ing benefits of such techniques have been thetic DNA sales. He was the invited speaker at conferences hosted since the founding of this country. At that ment authorities into the intelligence con- shown to accrue primarily to those who Professor David Kirp’s most recent book, Kids First: Five Big Ideas by the American Economics Association, UN Biological Weapons for Transforming Children’s Lives and America’s Future, was released Convention, US National Academy of Sciences, US National Insti- time, the focus was on protecting per- text, given the difference in the nature of are involved in the construction of the in March 2011. tutes of Health, Duke University, Stanford University, and the Uni- sonal letters kept in a desk drawer. With the objectives of such investigations, and visualizations themselves. However, once versity of California. Recent papers and articles include, “Beyond each new development in communica- the impact of the exclusionary rule in law constructed, it is not clear that these visu- Professor John Quigley participated in the Conference on Cities and Treaties and Regulation: Using Market Forces to Control Dual Use tion technology, this balance has required enforcement as a deterrent to improper alizations are any better at conveying the Economic Growth in Developing Countries at the London School of Technologies,” GSPP Working Paper (2010); “Network Effects in significant recalibration. Telephone calls collection of evidence. information than the original prose. Nev- Economics and Political Science. He presented several papers at the Biology” American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings, Annual Conference of the American Economic Association in Den- 100:159-64 (2010, with co-author J. Henkel); “Parts, Property, and made via equipment owned and operated Given the sensitive nature of the data ertheless, some research has suggested ver and at the North American Meetings of the Regional Science Sharing,” Nature Biotechnology 27:1095-1098 (2009, co-author J. by third parties carried different expecta- involved with issues of national secu- that, at the very least, reasonable inter- Association in Monterey, CA. Henkel) (open source biology); and “Open vs. Closed Source Soft- tions of privacy than private letters. Email, rity, complete data is rarely made avail- coder reliability can be achieved, allow- He spoke at the Conference on the Age of Obama and the ware: The Quest for Balance,” VoxEU (2010, with co-authors S. von commercial data mining operations, and able behind closed doors, let alone to the ing these diagrams to reduce subjectivity Lessons of the 1930s at the Labor Center on the Berkeley campus, Englehardt and S. Freytag). social media have all prompted further general public. Nevertheless, some of the in subsequent interpretation. at the Symposium on High Speed Rail and Economic Develop- suggestions for policy adjustments. data that has been made public has docu- Using the proceedings of a recent Sen- ment at the Goldman School, and at the Brookings Conference on Professor Jesse Rothstein published “Constrained After College: Restructuring the US Residential Mortgage Market in Washington. Student Loans and Early Career Occupational Choices” (joint with An important distinction has emerged mented yet another round of government ate Judiciary Committee hearing on Professor Quigley was keynote speaker at the Conference on Cecilia Rouse) in the Journal of Public Economics in February. between surveillance conducted for the misuse of intelligence gathering authori- legislation intended to address the sun- Building the Smart City sponsored by the Royal Institute of Char- http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpubeco.2010.09.015 purpose of law enforcement and surveil- ties, particularly with regards to the use setting USA PATRIOT Act provisions as tered Surveyors at New York University. He also published a review of a new report from the Bill and Melinda lance conducted for the purpose of foreign of national security letters. a case study, I am developing new infor- He presented a paper on the linkage between regulation and land Gates Foundation’s Measures of Effective Teaching project in January. intelligence. In the wake of past govern- The lack of data due to issues of secu- mation visualization techniques to rep- prices at the University of British Columbia. http://nepc.colorado.edu/thinktank/review-learning-about-teaching ment misuse of surveillance authorities, rity clearances is unique to problems of resent competing problem definitions, significant intelligence reforms were insti- national security. However, the need to evidence, alternatives, criteria, projected tuted. As a result, a special court was cre- legislate in an environment of less-than- outcomes, tradeoffs, decisions, and sto- ated for oversight of foreign intelligence perfect information and subjective prob- rytelling. These, of course, are the basic surveillance, and an informal “wall” lem definitions is not. For this reason, I steps in the Eightfold Path, a methodol- Dean’s Message Cont’d. from page 2 emerged to separate these investigative have focused my research on improving ogy which I believe can be augmented activities when they overlapped with the capability to analyze policy arguments by this research. Similar techniques, leadership, to UC Berkeley. Among other things, she will also the world. There is more to do, but we have made a great start. We are domestic law enforcement. However, after made under such circumstances through such as Analysis of Competing Hypoth- be appearing periodically on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday committed to a growing impact in this important area. September 11, 2001, this wall was identi- the use of qualitative information visu- esis matrices, have been demonstrated to mornings, setting up the possibility of a “face-off” between her fied by some as contributing to the failure alization techniques. For example: argu- reduce confirmation bias in other areas of and Bob Reich who appears from time to time on ABC’s “This to prevent the attacks of that day. In the ment visualization is one such technique complex analysis by focusing an analyst’s Morning with Christiane Amanpour.” But most importantly, she legislative aftermath, the USA PATRIOT that takes advantage of the hierarchical attention on relevant pieces of evidence will be teaching our MPP students and providing them with the Act was enacted, significantly expanding structure found in many forms of argu- and hypotheses under consideration by wisdom gleaned from an extraordinary career in public service. Henry E. Brady the government’s surveillance authorities. mentation by arranging the components other analysts, and by highlighting the This issue only scratches the surface of the expertise that GSPP can Dean, Goldman School of Public Policy Three of the provisions of the con- of the argument in a tree-like structure. levels of consensus in the group on the bring to bear on international issues, but it clearly demonstrates that Class of 1941 Monroe Deutsch Professor troversial act have been temporarily This allows explicit depiction of support- interpretation of that evidence. G we have a lively and influential presence in Washington and around of Political Science and Public Policy extended several times, in lieu of either ing and refuting evidence, as well as the [email protected]
10 POLICY NOTES | SPRING 2011 GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - BERKELEY 11 students Joachim Seel students Felicity Rose
By Joachim Seel MPP/ERG Candidate ’12 this additional year of gradu- By Felicity Rose MPP Candidate ’11 change — I found an almost identical list in the organizational I first became aware of the serious consequences ate study will foster my tech- How do you create change? It probably depends on what change literature. When I linked all this research to what we of climate change when Hurricane Stan hit Honduras. It was nical knowledge of energy kind of change you are trying to create: political, institutional, learned in Econ (read: incentives), I realized that the principles 2005, and I was spending the year doing volunteer work there. and climate systems. I am part behavioral, or even personal. of change are the same, no matter what the context. I saw firsthand the devastation the hurricane had on a country of a research group at Berke- Personally, I’ve been allergic to math since third grade. It seemed Despite being universal (and somewhat obvious), these prin- that had not yet recovered from the 15,000 fatalities and physical ley Law School that analyzes to have no relationship to people. So when I came to GSPP, I saw ciples are hard to implement well. Which makes me appreci- destruction caused by Hurricane Mitch a few years earlier. That markets of renewable energy statistics like the Victorians saw cod liver oil: nasty but necessary. ate how GSPP creates change: in my first year, I was given the experience established my conviction that we have a responsibil- credits in the US and Europe But then something changed. Now, I spend hours coding — and motivation to do statistics (highlighting the link between math ity to strive for sustainability, taking into account both limited and have begun consulting I like it. I’ve discovered that I enjoy fiddling with formulas and and the people I could not “see” in third grade), the incentives resources and the fragile balance of an intact environment. (with two other students) for watching the smooth scroll of questions and answers when I run to try (exams I did not really want to fail, clients I wanted to I decided to devote my professional life to tackling the prob- the Californian developer of the largest solar thermal power a completed program. Now, every math problem is an interesting impress), and the tools to make it happen. lems of climate change. This decision brought me to the Gold- plant in the world. A few weeks ago, I began working as a gradu- challenge on the way to a desired answer. Now to apply these lessons — and my new love of numbers — man School. GSPP gave me tools to analyze climate change ate student researcher in the Lawrence Berkeley National Labo- But how did this change happen? What makes a person change? to the rest of the state. G adaptation and mitigation strategies with regard to their effi- ratory in the Electricity Markets and Policy Group’s division for This question is central to both my schoolwork and my job. For [email protected] ciency and equity. In these times of constrained budgets, as renewable energies. With my colleagues, I produced the two the past year, I’ve worked for the California Administrative Office policy makers are confronted with dwindling stimulus fund- leading annual industry reports about cost development in the of the Courts (AOC), a state organization that supports admin- ing, finding cost-effective measures to address climate change wind and photovoltaic (PV) industry for the US Department of istration and policy for the state court system. My main work is more critical than ever. Energy. Over the course of the next 18 months, I will research is with county-run probation departments. Probation is meant I joined the Renewable and Appropriate Energy Lab (RAEL) the reasons for strong price discrepancies in the German and to be an alternative to prison, but years of research have shown of Professor Dan Kammen, and consulted with the amazing United States PV industries, and the extent to which they can that merely sitting back and monitoring people does little to stop student club, Berkeley Energy and Resource Collaborative be explained by differing policy landscapes. them from committing crimes again. (BERC), as well as with political advocates of the biogas indus- The Goldman School is an inspiring place which has opened Changing the behavior of those on probation requires proba- try. For my Introduction to Policy Analysis (IPA) project, I up new worlds and has been a source of invaluable connec- tion officers and departments to change how they behave: they worked with four fellow GSPP students on a strategy for the tions. One key contact gave me the chance to join 40 environ- must help people find personal motivation for change rather Association of Bay Area Governments to facilitate consumer mental ministers from around the world in a debate about a than thinking merely in terms of requirements. Appropriate access to electric vehicles. Thanks to a GSPP networking trip more sustainable future at the inter-ministerial conference on and proportionate incentives must be put in place, along with to Washington DC, I got to know the American Wind Energy clean energy. The Goldman School of Public Policy is a gath- tools for successful change. Association and spent last summer working on various clean ering place for those who accept the responsibility of improv- The above list can be found in the literature on behavior change energy bills in the US Senate and comparing the renewable ing the planet and society. Here they are equipped to succeed, for individuals who have committed a crime. But in research- energy policy strategies of 30 countries. both personally and professionally. I am grateful to be a part ing how to do my job better — how to create an environment Along with my MPP, I am concurrently enrolled in the mas- of that community. G in California which will, in turn, help probation departments ters program in the Energy and Resources Group (ERG). I hope [email protected] and officers create an environment that will help probationers
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current Co-Chair of the National Board diversity in public leadership by encourag- years, including Sloan Fellows, Woodrow uate school and employer fair, on July 15th, value of the JSI experience, and evaluate Martha Chavez is of Directors, I am proud that GSPP has ing college students, who are committed Wilson Fellows, PPIA Fellows, as well as 2011 at American University in Washing- the role of PPIA in shaping the educa- the Assistant Dean hosted the longest standing PPIA pro- to serving historically underrepresented friends and supporters, to come together ton, DC. All registration and sponsorship tional choices of participants. The survey for Academic Affairs gram in the nation. PPIA is one of the communities, to pursue graduate school at to celebrate 30 years of a fantastic organiza- information for the PPIA Public Service will be launched this Spring 2011, and we largest diversity initiatives at the level of some of the most prestigious US graduate tion that many credit with helping launch Expo can be found on the PPIA website: will ask alumni, friends and consortium post-graduate education in the history of schools of public policy and international their careers in public policy and interna- http://www.ppiaprogram.org/expo/ members to distribute the survey to as the United States, and is the largest such affairs and then launch rewarding careers tional affairs. The 30th Year Anniversary We are also excited about the collabora- many PPIA, Sloan, and Woodrow Wilson We have much to be proud of in initiative in professional public service in public service. Over 100 students per celebration, which includes a cocktail tion between the PPIA National Office and alumni as possible. For more information 2011, particularly since this year marks to support Master’s and PhD degrees year are inducted as new PPIA Fellows, reception and dinner, will take place at the Princeton University’s Survey Research about PPIA and how to get involved, join both the 40th year anniversary of the for students from diverse backgrounds. and the program currently has more than Liaison Hotel in Washington, DC. To pur- Center to launch a survey of all PPIA, us on PPIA’s Facebook and Linkedin sites Goldman School and the 30th year anni- Founded in 1981, and funded in the past 3,500 total alumni located across the US. chase tickets or sponsor the DC event, visit: Sloan, and Woodrow Wilson alumni. The or contact me directly. G versary of the Public Policy and Inter- through major grants from the Alfred P. On July 15, 2011, the PPIA National http://ppia30anniversarydc.eventbrite.com/ purpose of the survey is to learn more [email protected] national Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Sloan Foundation, the Ford Foundation, Office will host all alumni who attended In addition to the celebration, PPIA will about the role of PPIA in the careers of its Institute Program. As a PPIA alumna and and the Kellogg Foundation, PPIA fosters Junior Summer Institutes throughout the also host a PPIA Public Service Expo, a grad- participants, provide feedback about the
12 POLICY NOTES | SPRING 2011 GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - BERKELEY 13 Celebrating GSPP’s event highlights 40t h Anniversary
GSPP proudly celebrated its 40th Anniversary in March 2011 with events focused on the accomplishments of alumni, faculty, and the School. Alumni over 40 years have made great strides in their careers, and continue to have an important impact on our nation and the world, helping to solve our most pressing public policy problems. The School convened two alumni panel discussions on March 18th focused on the Economy, and Energy and the Environment. “The Economy” panel brought together alumni experts to discuss the global financial crisis; the “Energy and Envi- ronment” panelists discussed their extensive and varied experience tackling climate change problems, both domestically and internationally. The day’s events culminated with the School’s 40th Anniversary Alumni Dinner, where GSPP honored Ned Helme (MPP ’77) as the 2011 Alumnus of the Year and Carmen Chu (MPP ’03) as the 2011 Urban Leadership Award recipient.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm (left) with Cracking the Code GSPP students and friends. Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm addressed Cracking the Code: Creating Jobs in America (in the wake of Globalization) to an audience of nearly 300 UC Berkeley students, faculty and community members. Governor Granholm will teach classes at the Goldman School as part of her joint GSPP-Berkeley Law academic appointment.
“Energy and the Environment” alumni panelists: (from left) Reid Har- “The Economy” alumni panelists: (from left) Elizabeth Hill (MPP ’75, vey (MPP ’86 Acting Director, US EPA, Climate Change Division), Ned Former Legislative Analyst, State of California), Robert Reich (Chan- Kids First Helme, (MPP ’77, Founder & President, Center for Clean Air Policy), Lee cellor’s Professor of Public Policy), Mickey Levy (MPP ’74, Chief Econ- Professor David Kirp met with Wash- Friedman (Professor of Public Policy), Chuck Shulock (MPP ’78, Envi- omist, Bank of America) and Jesse Rothstein (MPP ’03, Associate ington, DC area alumni to discuss his ronmental and Climate Policy Consultant, Former Assist. Exec. Officer Professor of Public Policy). latest book, Kids First: Five Big Ideas and Director of Climate Programs, California Air Resources Board) and for Transforming Children’s Lives and Karl Hausker (MPP ‘81 / PhD ’86, Vice President, ICF Consulting). America’s Future, which was released in early March.
From left: Rob Letzler (MPP ’03, PhD ’07), Professor David Kirp, Nick Nigro (MPP ’09), Jameel Alsalam (MPP ’08), Bethany Robert- son (MPP ’01), and Jessah Foulk (MPP ’08)
Professor Dean Brady (center) with 2011 Alumnus of the Year Ned Helme (MPP ’77) and Carmen Chu (MPP ’03), recipient of the 2011 Award for Urban Leadership.
14 POLICY NOTES | SPRING 2011 GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - BERKELEY 15 alumni board Ways to Connect alumni Ned Helme
Development Ned Helme (MPP ’77) is the coal operators to amortize their The Alumni Association’s Develop- Location and Percent of GSPP Alumni by Specific Regions founder and president of the Center investments and to shift to lower ment Committee organized a success- for Clean Air Policy (CCAP). He is sulfur mines. It also created a source ful networking and fundraising event in a leading expert on climate and air of rewards in the form of emission Washington DC December 2010 in Oakland, CA that was International – 7% policies and has advised members of allowances (permits) that could be attended by over 35 Bay Area alumni! The metro area Congress, as well as leaders and gov- given to specific companies in spe- purpose of the event was to promote this 15% Sacramento/Davis ernments around the world. He is the cific states that could then be used to year’s New Alumni Challenge––a program metro area – 6% author of more than 50 key studies on garner the support of Members from that invites alumni from GSPP Classes climate change, air quality, electricity those states. These were members 2006-10 (and those graduating in spring regulation, and transportation policy. who were not particularly concerned 2011) to participate in a 1:1 match for all Southern California – 6% In March 2011, the Goldman about the environmental benefits but contributions up to $1,000 per donor. For Bay Area School of Public Policy honored Ned who were key to getting a majority. example, a gift of $100 to GSPP becomes 43% New York metro area – 3% Helme as Alumnus of the Year at its $200 due to a match by the UC Berkeley 40th Anniversary Alumni Dinner What advice would you have Foundation Trustees. All other US Boston metro area – 2% (see Events, pg. 15). for students or alumni aspir- If you made a New Alumni Challenge locations ing to found a non-profit? gift in 2010, you can participate again if 17% What is the mission of the To start a non-profit, you need to you are a graduate from 2006–2010. Give CCAP? What led you to have a sound policy goal in mind. It Based on 1,666 Alumni Directory entries. online at http://campaign.berkeley.edu/ Due to rounding, numbers may not exactly sum to 100%. found it? is critical to be highly focused in your new-alumni-challenge. CCAP’s mission is to advance approach — you need to make a mark You can visit http://givetocal.berkeley.edu/ pragmatic, cost effective solutions to early to be successful. It’s also very makeagift/goldman/ for a complete list of 6. Promote the improvement of public Alumni Services energy, environmental and climate important to build a diverse funding GSPP online giving opportunities. policy decision-making in the pub- In an effort to gain a better sense of policy challenges. I had been directing the National Governors’ base that includes governments, foundations, corporate donors, lic, private, and nonprofit sectors. where GSPP alumni are located, the Association’s natural resources division. The success of policy at individuals, and international donors. Governance To submit nominations for the Board Alumni Services Committee of the Board an organization like NGA is to get its members to go beyond the Being committed to objective policy analysis is also very The Alumni Association Board of Direc- of Directors elections, visit http://gspp. analyzed data from the GSPP on-line lowest common denominator approach and to take stands that important to building a successful think tank. In today’s policy tors is seeking nominations for candidates berkeley.edu/alumni/gsppaa_nomination. alumni directory, summarizing the per- move policy forward. market, this is becoming harder to find, as advocacy research is to fill five available board positions, to be html. If you are interested in learning more cent of alumni by geographic locations With the chair and co-chair of the NGA Committee on displacing the objective approach. I believe this commitment to elected for a 3-year term beginning in Sep- about the Alumni Board or have questions (see chart) and found that over 40 per- Energy and Environment, we pushed through a path-breaking objectivity and to listening to all points of view has been critical tember 2011 (there are a total of 15 board about the upcoming elections, please con- cent of GSPP alumni work and live in the policy on controlling acid rain. Several high sulfur coal-state to CCAP’s success. members). Elections will take place in June tact us at [email protected]. Bay Area of California. The second larg- governors objected to the policy and attempted at every oppor- There is much to be said for being “light on your feet” in the 2011. Candidate statements and voting will est concentration of GSPP alumni reside tunity to undermine NGA’s efforts to advocate for new clean air policy arena. Success depends on anticipating when policy win- be available online, via GSPP’s website. Student Services in the Washington, DC metro area. The legislation. I approached my committee chair and co-chair, a dows of opportunity will be open, on identifying key players in The Alumni Association (and its Board The Student Services Committee met Alumni Services committee is working liberal Democrat from Wisconsin, Governor Tony Earl, and a the policy market who you believe can deliver on policy, and of Directors) has been active for almost 12 with current GSPP student class represen- to increase the number of GSPP alumni conservative Republican from New Hampshire, Governor John being able to seize the opportunity when it arises. years now! Throughout this time, the Asso- tatives in January 2011 to discuss the GSPP that utilize the alumni directory. We Sununu, to create a new non-profit that would build the policy We have worked for the last five years in the big develop- ciation’s purpose has remained constant: Alumni-Student Mentor Program and ways strongly encourage all GSPP alumni to case and the political coalition to support legislation to reduce ing countries — China, Brazil, India, Mexico, and Indonesia 1. To stimulate membership and con- to improve communication and networking login to the Alumni Directory and update acid rain. We also championed a new idea, emissions trading, — and they are moving actively in climate policy. While the tinued interest in GSPP; between alumni and students. Committee their contact information. To update your as a cost-effective alternative to the tradition of command-and- U.S. sorts out our domestic policy gridlock, we need to build 2. To encourage the continued flow members Mark Hoffman (MPP ’75) and contact information, visit: http://gspp. control clean air regulation. concrete examples of policy actions in this next tier of coun- of outstanding student candidates Stuart Drown (MPP ’86) spoke with stu- berkeley.edu/alumni/alumnidirectory. tries whose leaders made emission reduction commitments to GSPP; dents about how the mentoring program html. If you have questions or need more What aspects of your GSPP experience have at Copenhagen and reaffirmed them in December in Cancun. 3. Assist GSPP in keeping its curric- might better serve current students, as well information, please contact Cecille Caba- proven to be most useful in your work? The developing countries are key to the next stage of climate ulum and educational programs as recent alumni embarking on their careers. cungan, Director of Career & Alumni The training in economics from Professor Lee Friedman and policy progress, and we must remember that climate policy is relevant to the needs of public The committee will continue to work with Services ([email protected]). public policy analysis from then-dean Aaron Wildavsky pro- not a sprint, it’s a marathon. policy practitioners; both mentors and mentees about program foundly changed my approach to legislation and public policy. At the moment in the U.S., as far as environmental and energy 4. Serve as a support network for expectations and available resources. Contact Us Before coming to GSPP, I had worked from a purely ideological policy is concerned, we have reached an unexpectedly uphill por- GSPP students and graduates in the This March, the committee was also Contact the GSPP Alumni Board of advocacy perspective. At GSPP, I learned how to evaluate and tion of the course. But even during the most difficult of the last advancement of their careers; involved in matching GSPP alumni volun- Directors with comments, questions, or to understand the economic motives behind those who did not 30 years, we have never gone backward in any significant way on 5. Promote the visibility of the school teers with newly admitted students who were discuss the work of the Alumni Associa- support a strong environmental position. environmental protection. I am confident we will win the climate
and help meet the school’s finan- making the very important decision of where tion at [email protected]. One of the secrets of our success with the SO2 emissions trad- policy fight as well, and that it will continue to be a promising cial needs; to attend graduate school. ing program in 1990 was that it provided time for high sulfur field for GSPP graduates over the next 20 to 30 years. G
16 POLICY NOTES | SPRING 2011 GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - BERKELEY 17 Class notes alumni Carmen Chu
Kevin Gurney (MPP ’96, Ph.D. ’04, CO State) Michelle Pannor Silver (MPP ’02; PhD ’10, Maria McKee (MPP ’08) continues to work Both Leah Wilson (MPP ’97) and Joshua R. Carmen Chu (MPP ’03) always imagined herself as a behind-the-scenes (MPP/JD ’08) won their respective was named Sigma Xi’s (national science U of Chicago) welcomed a lovely baby boy, for the San Francisco Collaborative Courts Daniels kind of person. So she was surprised, to say the least, when then San Francisco associated) 2010 Young Investigator of the to his sister’s delight, and is living in Toronto (Superior Court). They recently imple- races for the Berkeley School Board. They year. His first child, Hayden Sea Gurney- where she and her husband work as Assis- mented a Parole Reentry Court program for are utilizing an Introduction to Policy Analy- Mayor Gavin Newsom asked her to consider stepping in for embattled San Fran- Rowe, was born in August of 2009. tant Professors for the University of Toronto. parole violators. This program represents a sis (IPA) group to look at adult education cisco Supervisor, Ed Jew, who had been suspended (and later resigned). Carmen new collaboration between the CDCR and and an Advanced Policy Analysis (APA) was working as the deputy director in the Mayor’s Budget Office at the time. Valerie Knepper (MPP ’82) was honored Alex Marthews (MPP ’01) is running a rap- the Superior Court. student to look into the two-way immersion “I was talking with the department about performance measures,” she to receive an award for the Transportation idly-expanding nonprofit, Growth Through program. Abel Guillen (MPP ’01) also won recalls. “Suddenly, the Mayor was sitting in a chair next to my cubicle. It was Research Board’s 4th Annual Competition Learning, which funds girls’ education in On September 22, 2010, (MPP his election to the Peralta Community Col- Dow-Jane Pei a very unusual situation.” The next day I was sworn in and voting as a mem- on Sustainability and Livability. See the East Africa. His daughters, Elizabeth and ’09) gave birth to her son Kennedy “Kent” lege District Board. winning document and hear the “TOD- Cordelia, have now turned three; his wife Pei in Fremont, CA. ber of the Board of Supervisors. cast” at http://www.mtc.ca.gov/planning/ Catherine is now an Associate Professor at Sasha Horwitz (MPP ’07) started a new job That was 2007. In 2008, Carmen was elected by the voters as Supervisor of smart_growth/tod/ MIT Sloan. Lisa Dreier (MPP ’02; MA ’02, Energy and as an Aide to Assemblyman Luis Alejo, who San Francisco’s 4th District. She was re-elected last November. This spring, Resources Group) continues working at the represents the 28th Assembly District. she received GSPP’s 2011 Award for Urban Leadership (see Events, pg. 15). Michael Nussbaum (MPP ’84; PhD ’97, Stan- Claudia Colindres Johnson (MPP/MPH ’92) World Economic Forum, now based in New Carmen says that the decision ford) was promoted to full professor at the is presenting at the Canadian National “Just York, mobilizing public-private partnership Sarah Marxer (MPP ’04) started a new posi- University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His most A Click Away” Public Education and Infor- to improve global food security through tion as a research associate at Urban Strate- to move from policy analyst to recent article, “Educational Psychologist,” mation Conference. She is also presenting at sustainable agricultural development (see gies Council in Oakland, where she is working politician did not come easily. (in press) applies Bayesian frameworks, the 30th Edward Sparer Conference at the www.weforum.org/agriculture). on the African American Male Achievement “I sought the counsel of my dialogue theory, and critical questioning to U of Pennsylvania Law School on technol- Initiative, a partnership between the Council family and closest friends, informal, policy-related argumentation. ogy that increases access to justice. Elaine Tenn Hussey (MPP ’70) is looking and Oakland Unified School District formed because I knew the job would be forward to retirement later this Spring. One to address the educational and social dis- very challenging,” she says. “Ulti- Carla Javits (MPP ’85) is empty-nesting now Chris Tebben (MPP ’94) is still in Portland, of her last responsibilities was to coordi- parities facing African American boys. She that her two kids have left for college — son to where she is executive director of Grant- nate and moderate a panel on “Keeping it and her spouse, Lisa, live in San Leandro with mately, I realized that this was a U of British Columbia in Vancouver, daughter makers for Education, a national network of Fresh: What Works for Rural Communities” their daughter, who is now in middle school. unique opportunity to make a to Colorado College. Her work at the non- foundations and corporations dedicated to at “Changing Gears: Staying on Track for the difference, something which has profit REDF expands in 2011 from the Bay improving education. She and her husband Future,” the Used Oil / Household Hazardous Ashby Wolfe (MPP/MPH ’08) is currently been important to me since my completing a year as Chief Resident in the Area to Los Angeles to create more jobs for Cam have two sons, Ian (11) and Colin (5). Waste Conference put on by CalRecycle for days at the Goldman School.” people long frozen out of the workforce. their grantees from throughout the state. Department of Family Medicine at the UC Martha Ture (MPP ’04) and Jim Hill cele- After she retires, she expects to continue Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. She The SF Board of Supervisors Katharine Greenbaum (MPP ’05; IEOR ’95) brated one year of marriage with 150 of their speaking and teaching about the Holocaust, was appointed by the Governor to the Cali- is the City’s legislative body. As recently celebrated five years in develop- closest personal friends at Stafford Lake this as well as getting more involved in the fornia Healthcare Workforce Policy Com- such, they vote on an array of ment at the California Academy of Sciences. past summer. No geese were harmed in the Cal ‘68 Center for Civility and Democratic mission. She is excited to be moving back issues – up to 50 per week. Faced She is currently Director of Foundation and filming of this event. Engagement at the Goldman School of Pub- to the Bay Area in August, where she will with this complex and demand- Government Support. She’s also happy to lic Policy. She also hopes that more travel is begin a new position as a family physician ing workload, Carmen draws on announce that her husband, David, and son, In October, thanks to Lori Cook’s (MPP ’05) in her future. with Kaiser Oakland. Joshua, will join her in welcoming a new brilliant matchmaking, Corie Calfee (MPP her GSPP training. baby girl this summer. ’05, JD ’07) married Mark Sisson. They were Jamie Hall (MPP ’08) and Rachel Sax (MPP/ As of fall 2010, Dan Acland (MPP ’04, PhD “It’s important to ask the right delighted to celebrate with GSPPers from MPH ’08) married on October 2, 2010. The ’10, Economics) is working as a lecturer at questions and to understand the Joseph Castro (MPP ’90) was promoted to near and far. Last year, Corie joined SSL Law wedding was at the Berkeley Faculty Club. the Goldman School of Public Policy and in numbers when an item is up for the Department of Economics at UC Berke- Vice Chancellor, Student Academic Affairs, Firm, a San Francisco real estate boutique, a vote,” she says. “I was a ‘policy at UCSF in December. He was also named as a land use attorney. Kris Homme (MPP ’94, MPH ’96) testi- ley. In the fall he taught cost-benefit analysis President of the Board of Directors of Canal fied before an FDA science advisory panel at GSPP, and this semester he is filling in for generalist’ during my time at Alliance, a community-based organization Brentt Brown (MPP ’09) joined Pivot Learning in December 2010 on her experience with Professor Lee Friedman teaching the sec- GSPP. I learned how to engage that serves immigrants in Marin County. Partners in San Francisco as the senior writer. chronic mercury poisoning, apparently from ond semester of the core microeconomics a variety of issues and ask perti- His baby boy, Wyatt, was born in June. dental amalgams. Though described in sequence. His great goal in life is to never nent questions. GSPP taught me Natasha Avendaño Garcia (MPP ’08) and her standard medical and toxicology textbooks, have to travel further from campus than to be analytical, to not be afraid husband, Juan Pablo Cordoba, had a baby (MPP ’09) and his wife, Jessica chronic mercury poisoning is not yet rec- Berkeley Bowl West, so this is the perfect Scott Gaiber of numbers, and to do things quickly. These skills have served me well.” boy on December 13, 2010. His name is Grego- Gaiber are elated to announce the birth of ognized by most physicians or institutions. position for him. rio Cordoba Avendaño. They are very happy their daughter, Simone Analisa Gaiber, born Kris is now writing and lecturing in an effort For any GSPPers interested in a career in politics, Carmen says, begin with and enjoying every minute of parenthood. on November 8, 2010. to raise awareness. Her four-minute testi- Kristi-Jo Preston (MPP ’09) was awarded a a strong foundation. mony is available on YouTube. Her website is New Employee of the Year Award at the US “Take the time to understand the analytic and evaluative components Sandra O. Archibald (MPP ’71; Ph.D ’84, UC Jai Sookprasert (MPP ’90) has been mercuryandmore.weebly.com. Department of Transportation, Office of the of policy decisions,” she says. “It’s also important to develop good listen- Inspector General. Davis) is Dean of the University of Wash- appointed to be on the transition team of ing skills. It’s easy to make assumptions about issues or people. But if you ington Evans School. She was elected newly elected State Superintendent of Pub- Traci Gleason (MPP ’00) and Aric Wright president-elect of the Association of Public lic Instruction, Tom Torlakson. adopted a newborn daughter, Calise Lura PROSPERA, the social venture founded by really listen, you may be able to find a compromise or solution that works for Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) Wright, in October 2009. On August 26th, Gabriela Enrique (MPP ’08), is now three everyone involved. at the Annual Research Conference held Mitali Perkins’ (MPP ’87) novel about con- 2010, Veronica Gleason Wright was born. Last years old. PROSPERA’s mission is to foster “And, of course, get engaged,” she says. “Start meeting people. Reach out in November 2010. She was elected to the temporary Burma, Bamboo People, was cho- November, Traci started a new position as and make connections. Remember, all politics is local.” G National Academy of Public Administration sen as a 2011 top ten fiction pick for young the Director of Communications and Public Cont’d. on back cover in 2009. adults by the American Library Association. Engagement for the Missouri Budget Project.
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James D. Marver (MPP ’74, Ph.D. ’78) By including GSPP in his estate plans, was especially impressed with Professor Co-Founder and Managing Partner, VantagePoint Venture Nancy Hult Ganis Partners; Chair, Goldman School Board of Advisors Producer, Out of the Blue Entertainment Gary Spencer joins GSPP’s Silver Society. Robert P. Biller (d. 2010) who was my Gary received his MA in Public Admin- master essay professor. Maren Anderson (MPP ’79) Noelle Leca istration in 1969 from the Graduate “I feel strongly that when a person is President, MDA Consulting, Inc. KQED Board of Directors; Emerge Board of Directors School of Public Affairs, as the Goldman given an opportunity to attend a great Henry E. Brady, Ex-officio Mel Levine School of Public Policy was then known. university and graduate school, he or she Dean, Goldman School of Public Policy; Class of 1941 Monroe Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Deutsch Chair of Political Science and Public Policy He writes: “My wife and I are both proud should give back. I urge others to con- Jim Losi of the universities from which we grad- sider joining the Silver Society to help Thomas Buckholtz Founder & Chair, Kundebana Foundation Business Advisor and Innovation Consultant uated. It was a privilege to be a part of the next generation of students achieve Bruce Mansdorf (MPP ’71) the UC Berkeley family and the Gradu- their goals and ensure that the Gold- Gary C. Spencer is a licensed real estate Karen Chin Chairman & CEO, Healthcare Enterprise International, Inc broker and retired Branch Chief, District 4, Former CEO, Insurance Industry Charitable Fund ate School of Public Affairs. All the man School continues to be positioned Nancy McFadden instructors were excellent and prepared to address society’s most important and Division of Right of Way, California Depart- John De Luca, Ex-officio Executive Secretary for Legislation, Appointments and Policy, me for what the job market required. I pressing challenges.” G ment of Transportation. Executive Vice Chairman, Wine Institute; Distinguished Visiting Office of the Governor, State of CA Scholar, Goldman School of Public Policy Michael Nacht, Ex-officio Todd Dipaola Professor, Goldman School of Public Policy; President, CheckPoints Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Strategic Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense Stuart Drown (MPP ’86) Ex-officio from the desk of Annette Doornbos Executive Director, The Little Hoover Commission Michael Peevey President, California Public Utilities Commission Joseph Epstein Alumni and Friends — the Goldman School’s Renewable and Sustainable Energy Source President, Sierra Steel Trading LLC Blas Perez-Henriquez, Ex-officio (MPP ’92, Ph.D. ’02) Aaron Estis (MPP ’85) Assistant Dean, Executive and International Programs constituencies. The Alumni Association tal to keep them humming. In return, the President, The Estis Group Thomas C. Schneider Annette Doornbos is and its Alumni Board, a full calendar of annual gifts of alumni and friends, partic- Dianne Feinstein Retired Advisory Director, Morgan Stanley; the Assistant Dean alumni and public events in the Bay Area, ularly those who benefit from the oppor- Senator, United States Senate Trustee, University of California, Berkeley of External Relations Los Angeles, Washington DC and New tunities the network provides — whether Charles L. Frankel Michelle Schwartz (MPP/MPH ’88) and Development York, expanded issues of Policy Notes, the it is to keep up with their classmates, to be President, Frankel International Development Organization Director, Mila Fine Arts; Trustee, University of California, Berkeley monthly eDigest, Facebook, Linkedin and among the first to know of important new John Gage Twitter accounts and our online, search- research findings or recently-published Former Sun Microsystems Chief Researcher Budd Shenkin, M.D. (MPP ’71) Back in the day, and Vice President of the Science Office President, Bayside Medical Group informal connec- able Alumni Directory offer comprehen- books, to attend events (or view them tions between the faculty and Goldman sive, interactive ways to keep energy mov- on web- or cablecasts) with world-class Douglas E. Goldman, M.D., Ex-officio Steve Silberstein School degree holders were the mainstay ing between the School and its alumni, speakers, to connect with a prospective Chairman and Founder, Certain Software, Inc. Retired Co-Founder of Innovative Interfaces, Inc.; Trustee, University of California, Berkeley of GSPP’s extended network. Operating friends and the public. employer — are the sustaining resource Garrett Gruener without the benefit of any supporting In contrast to previous eras, friends for the external relations enterprise. Co-founder, AskJeeves.com and Alta Partners Charles Townes University of California at Berkeley Professor in the infrastructure, faculty and alumni stayed and alumni are now at juggernaut-levels No matter how much or little you have Thomas P. Grumbly (MPP ’74) Graduate School; Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Physics in touch in varied ways — alumni who and have proven to be a highly renewable been involved up to now, consider step- Vice President, Energy & Security, Lockheed Martin Corporation Carl Vogt started nonprofits invited former profes- energy source. Nearly 2,000 “friends” are ping up your relationship with the Gold- Peter D. Hart Retired Senior Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP; sors to join the board, faculty members in regular contact with the School and man School external relations network. Chairman, Peter D. Hart Research Associates President Emeritus, Williams College; Former Chair, U.S. National Transportation Safety Board introduced alumni friends to potential add to its donor and programmatic base. Many benefits await you. And no matter Ira Michael Heyman employers, alumni sought faculty advice Incoming masters classes of ca. 80 stu- how much or little you have given to the University of California, Berkeley, Chancellor Emeritus; Mason Willrich on their professional policy challenges dents, 26 doctoral candidates, a (quadru- annual fund, now is a great time to think Emeritus Professor Law and City Planning; Secretary Emeritus, Chair, California Independent System Operator Governing Smithsonian Institution Board; Director, California Clean Energy Fund; Senior Advisor, and faculty found alumni to be reliable pled) undergraduate minor program with about stepping up your gift and showing MIT Energy Innovation Project sounding boards for new teaching and over 200 declared minors, and a total of your support for a supremely dynamic Elizabeth Hill (MPP ’75) Retired Legislative Analyst, California State Legislature research innovations. The shared com- 1000 undergrads enrolled in public policy and interactive policy resource — your mitment to public policy and bettering classes all add up to a robust policy com- relationship with the Goldman School. the world that had flowed in the class- munity with an ever-richer mix of inter- room continued to energize the alumni- ests and connections. School relationship. Inasmuch as the continuous life cycle of EmeritI Board Members Al Bowker (d. 2008), Prof. of Statistics Emeritus, UC Berkeley; Chancellor Emeritus; John Cummins UC, Berkeley, Assoc. Chancellor (Ret.); These days, GSPP augments those infor- the School-alum-friends connection ben- Richard N. Goldman (d. 2010), President, Richard & Rhoda Goldman Fund; Martha Hertelendy Vice Chair World Affairs Council;Richard Liu Chair mal and one-to-one relationships with efits all involved, it calls out for concrete & Pres, Superior Holdings Lmtd; Arnold Meltsner Prof. of Public Policy Emeritus, Goldman School of Public Policy, UC, Berkeley; Steve Millard Entrepreneur and Investor; Gary Pruitt (MPP ‘81.JD ‘82) Pres and CEO, McClatchy Company; William Reilly President & CEO, Aqua International internal structures that serve as powerful, contributions on the part of all to sustain Annette Doornbos Partners LP; Harold Smith Distinguished Visiting Scholar (former); Osamu Yamada International Business Consultant high capacity transmission lines for inter- it. The School invests financially in these [email protected] actions between the School and its external internal structures and the human capi-
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Environmental and Other Co-benefits of Developing a High Speed Rail System in California: By Blas Pérez Henríquez and Gan, Bai A Prospective Vision 2010–2050 During the summer and fall of 2010, GSPP’s Executive and International Pro- High Speed Rail (HSR) has the poten- are available on the CEPP website at: http:// expand California’s global competitiveness. It grams (EIP) hosted three groups of policy tial to transform the State’s economy, gspp.berkeley.edu/programs/cepp.html. will also explore the HSR’s financial viability practitioners who participated in custom- reduce greenhouse gas emissions and The December symposium was the first of and examine lessons from international best ized executive training programs on dif- curb sprawling development. But there two planned events designed to discuss the practices. Again, expert participants in this ferent topics. Program participants came are considerable challenges and uncer- merits and drawbacks of HSR in California. conference will produce several papers on from both sides of the Pacific, including tainties about its long-term viability, CEPP will host a subsequent conference on relevant aspects of HSR and its impact on the local California government officials from including construction costs, ridership May 2–3, 2011 at the Clark Kerr Confer- State’s growth and land use planning. CEPP various cities and counties, public security numbers and revenue generation. ence Center, UC Berkeley. This conference will be compiling the papers from both con- and law enforcement officials from eigh- In early December 2010, CEPP hosted will focus on how HSR can accommodate ferences into a book slated for release this teen provinces in China as well as a group an academic symposium on the future California’s future population growth and year. The upcoming conference is open to of young policy professionals from various of California’s proposed HSR system, an mobility needs, transform urban centers the public. Information and registration can branches of the Hong Kong government. 800-mile-long, nearly $45 billion endeavor. into more compact, more sustainable and be found on the CEPP website at http://gspp. This symposium brought together top less automobile-centric environments and berkeley.edu/programs/cepp.html. G January 24 – March 18, 2011: Train- national and international researchers ing Program for officials of the to inform a more complete cost-benefit Hong Kong Special Administrative Hong Kong scholars visit the US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 Office, San Francisco. analysis for the project. The participants Environmental Public Policy Seminar Series Region Government of China analyzed and debated the environmental, Through an ongoing collaboration The success of the Hong Kong program of the visitors, Dean Henry Brady aptly CEPP continues to organize an environmental public policy seminar series for the entire economic and community aspects of this between the Goldman School and the Hong would not have been possible without the concluded that the Hong Kong program Berkeley community. These seminars attract cutting edge researchers and practitio- hugely controversial project. Kong Civil Service Bureau, EIP hosted the gracious support of GSPP faculty mem- has become an important GSPP program As a result, the symposium produced ners from various fields of environmental and energy policy. Attendees consistently sixth run of the Policy Analysis and Public bers who accommodated the Hong Kong that promotes excellence in government in four valuable working papers informing include students, faculty, and staff from GSPP, as well as other departments across Management training program designed officials in their classes, as well as GSPP other parts of the world and brings GSPP key questions in the HSR debate. Elizabeth campus. This cross-discipline audience brings diverse insights, thoughtful questions for mid-career government officials from students who hospitably hosted the visitors students closer to government practitio- Deakin (UC Berkeley), analyzed the poten- and regularly turns the presentations into forums for dynamic discussion. Hong Kong. The most recent cohort, who every day. During a mixer event in honor ners with real world experience. G tial environmental impacts, highlighted the concluded their stay in late March, included gaps and uncertainties in the environmental 2010 Fall CEPP Seminars five government officials with diverse pol- review process and discussed technologi- Climate Change and Black Swans — How Many Can We Spot? Dr. Mark C. Trexler, Direc- icy interests, ranging from public housing For more information, please contact Blas Pérez Henríquez, Assistant Dean for Exec- cal, policy and planning interventions that tor, Climate Strategies and Markets, Norske Veritas North America, on October 12. to civil aviation to sports policy. utive and International Programs and Executive Director, Center for Environmental could influence the environmental effects of During the eight-week program offered Public Policy, at (510) 643-5170 or via email at [email protected]. HSR. In his paper, Chris Nash (Leeds Uni- The Climate War, True Believers, Power Brokers, and the Fight to Save the Earth, Eric at the Goldman School, the government versity) assessed the costs and benefits of the Pooley, Deputy Editor, Bloomberg Businessweek, on September 27. practitioners were integrated into regular HSR project. Specifically, he examined the Master of Public Policy classes and inter- capital, operating and environmental costs acted with GSPP students on a regular alongside the time savings, reliability, safety, basis. In addition, the program offered Join us for the capacity, congestion relief and economic a mini policy analysis seminar tailored benefits of the proposal. Michael O’Hare for the Hong Kong visitors. This course 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Public (GSPP) explored the potential impacts of included weekly meetings with Professor Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Program the NIMBY (“Not in My Back Yard”) phe- Eugene Bardach, who introduced policy SPRING 2011 nomenon and the ways in which HSR oppo- analysis methods and coached each stu- This celebration gives PPIA, Sloan, and Woodrow Wilson alumni, Junior Sum- nents and anti-development forces may dent through a policy project of his or mer Institute staff, JSI faculty, PPIA Consortium member schools and friends impede the project’s progress. Finally, Rob- her choice. Finally, the program provided of PPIA (employers in the region and other supporters of the PPIA mission) ert Cervero and Jin Murakami (both from Policy Notes is published twice a year by UC Berkeley’s Goldman several opportunities for these officials to the chance to reconnect or meet for the first time! UC Berkeley) wrote about the employment, School of Public Policy. Send questions or comments to Bora Reed, visit government agencies and meet with income and economic development trends 510.642-7591, [email protected] local practitioners. The hosts of these vis- Cocktail reception and dinner Liaison Hotel and the potential of HSR and drew compari- its included the U.S. Environmental Pro- Friday, July 15, 2011 415 New Jersey Avenue, NW sons between California and Japan. David Assist. Dean for External Relations and Development: Annette Doornbos tection Agency, the Port of Oakland and 6:00–9:00 PM Washington, DC 20001 Banister (Oxford University) summarized Editor: Bora Reed the Mayor’s Office of San Francisco. These the findings of the discussion and pending Photos: Peg Skorpinksi and Gan, Bai meetings were a valuable complement to RSVP now: http://ppia30anniversarydc.eventbrite.com questions to be answered by research and Design and Layout: Matt Vanderzalm, Design Site what the Hong Kong officials were learn- policymakers. These four working papers ing in their GSPP classes.
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