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The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is the University of Minnesota's school of policy and planning.


Four Humphrey School Policy Fellows land spot on "40 Under 40" list
Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal list honors young business leaders

They hold important positions at well-known entities: Bush Foundation, Delta Airlines, Ecolab, and Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. Now, four graduates of the Policy Fellows program at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs also are named among the best business and community leaders throughout the Twin Cities. The Minneapolis–St. Paul Business Journal includes Allison Barmann, Jeff Davidman, Kate Johansen, and Kashif Saroya among its 2013 "40 Under 40" honorees.

Each year, the award recognizes 40 leaders who are younger than 40 for their significant contributions to the community and exemplary professional careers. The four honorees with connection to the Humphrey School participated in the Policy Fellows program during different years, but all received similar practical training in public affairs and skills development. The program is a leadership and professional development experience that provides participants with core leadership skills to help inspire, organize, and work effectively with others to advance the common good.

Congratulations fellows!

BarmannJeff_DavidmanKate JohansenKashif Saroya

Pictured left to right: Barmann, Davidman, Johansen, and Saroya

Allison Barmann (2009–10), head of program strategy and evaluation, Bush Foundation
Jeff Davidman (2005–06), director governmental affairs, Delta Airlines
Kate Johansen (2011–12), manager of health, transportation and civil justice policy, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Kashif Saroya (2010–11), project manager, Ecolab


The Policy Fellows program is now accepting applicants for the 2013–14 year. The program brings together mid-career Minnesota leaders from government, nonprofit, and business sectors for a nine-month professional development experience. Participants are required to make a commitment to professional and personal growth as part of a cohort. They meet once a month between September and June and travel to Washington, D.C. for a multi-day trip to meet with elected officials and national leaders in public affairs. Click here to learn more and apply.