Shaped by the LBJ Community: A Graduate’s Path to Washington, D.C.

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Sofia Odom transitioned directly into a staff assistant role after the LBJ School’s program — This indicates the accelerated nature of the education can lead to immediate employment in policy-making positions.
She will return for commencement this May — Signaling that graduates often maintain connections with their alma mater even post-degree.

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Shaped by the LBJ Community: A Graduate’s Path to Washington, D.C.

After completing the LBJ School of Public Affairs’ accelerated D.C. program with the LBJ Washington Center, Sofia Odom (MPAff-DC ‘25) transitioned directly into her current role as a staff assistant for the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, where she previously served as a fellow.

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