1. What do you do?

I am a fellow with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), one of the largest animal protection organizations in the world. My fellow program is part of HSUS's new initiative to provide a pipeline into the field for early career professionals.

2. What's the coolest part of your job?

I love that HSUS can focus on the bigger picture because of its size: We are involved in a kaleidoscope of animal-related legislation, regulations, ordinances, and more from city to city and across the world.

1. What do you do?

Draft constituent correspondence, support the Chief of Staff and other senior staff, and plan and coordinate events that advance the Senator’s legislative priorities.

2. What’s the coolest part of your job?

Meeting our nation’s officials and helping constituents receive the assistance they need.

3. Why are you passionate about it?

I am passionate about my role as a Senate staffer because I love serving my community and because I believe that public policy can improve people’s lives.

Andrew Hanus is the director of the Illuminating Discovery Hub at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This profile is part of our feature on IAC Alumni Around the World. 

Madeline Shepard is a Circular Economy Specialist at Rubicon Technologies, Inc. This profile is part of our feature on IAC Alumni Around the World. 

1. What’s the coolest part of your work?

The coolest part of my work as a circular economy specialist is getting to learn about all of the innovations in the waste and recycling industry. Like, who knew you could use hair trimmings from salons on farms to keep pests away from crops?