Alonzo Kelly

Master of Public Administration (MPA) '01

President and founder, Kelly Leadership Group, LLC

Currently seeking Ph.D. in public service leadership

“I attended graduate school to enhance my understanding of what I learned during my undergraduate studies. It’s not enough to simply have information and recite key concepts. I turned to graduate school to help me learn how to apply the information and concepts in order to become a better leader.

“I chose UW Oshkosh for two simple reasons: quality and affordability. UWO is an incredible institution that provides arguably the same or higher-caliber curriculum as much higher-priced schools.

“A graduate degree is a measurable sign of your commitment to growth and leadership. On a personal level, the graduate degree boosted my confidence in believing I can accomplish anything I put my heart and mind to. On a professional level, it propelled my career on a fast track to more responsibility, resulting in a greater leadership capacity.”