The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University

06/05/2026

On Tuesday, June 16, at 1:00 p.m. ET, join Robert Reich and Robert Kuttner, longtime collaborators and leading champions of economic justice, for a timely dialogue on inequality and the state of American democracy moderated by Lisa Lynch H’17, P’17. During the conversation, the speakers will reflect on the personal experiences that shaped their work, the deepening challenges of economic inequality, and the current state of American politics.

Learn more about the virtual event and register to attend here: https://brandeisuniversity.my.site.com/s/event-detail?language=en_US&eventId=a4xQK0000004CU1

06/04/2026

“Each of us here carries a story shaped by sacrifice, perseverance, and hope. Different stories, but bound by a shared education that insists we use what we have learned to improve the world. So to my fellow graduates, wherever you go next—into policy, research, advocacy, or practice—carry this with you: Your work matters. Your voice matters. And the systems we study are not fixed—they can be changed.” - Heller PhD commencement speaker Tozoe Marton, MS GHPM'19, PhD’26

Read Tozoe’s remarks from the 2026 Heller graduate reception here ⬇️

Representing the PhD in Social Policy program, Tozoe Marton, MS GHPM'19, PhD'26, reminded her fellow graduates

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Building Justice Through Government and Community 🎓

“Now, more than ever, we need people with not just the brightest minds but the biggest hearts to be working on policy—people who have a strong sense of justice and morality to ensure that we're strengthening our future,” says Sam Hyun, MPP/MBA’22.

Read Sam’s alumni profile to learn more about his journey from Heller student to Director of Government Relations for The Asian American Foundation. ⬇️

A profile of Sam Hyun, a graduate of Heller's MPP/MBA program.

05/28/2026

On Wednesday, June 10, the Heller School and 3i Housing of Maine will be co-hosting CONNECTED LIVING: Housing, Technology, and the Future of Long-Term Services & Supports. During the hybrid event at Boston Architectural College, leaders from housing, health care, technology, design, and public policy will discuss how innovations in the built environment and enabling technologies can strengthen long-term services and supports (LTSS) and help people live safely and independently at home and in their communities.

Register to attend in-person or virtually here ⬇️

05/26/2026

In San Francisco Chronicle, Dr. Kirsten Jennifer Voss, a student in the Heller EMBA for Physicians program, discusses the troubling rise in pediatric injuries related to electric bikes and e-motorcycles at her Marin County hospital.

Read her letter to the editor here ⬇️

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Chronicle readers comment on electric bikes and motos, housing in San Francisco, speeding drivers, Republicans and President Trump.

05/22/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉 Last Friday, the Heller community gathered to celebrate this year’s graduates during a special reception. The occasion served as an opportunity to recognize not only the accomplishments of this year’s graduates, but also the shared sense of purpose, care, and community that defines the Heller School. 🎓

Watch a recording of the reception here: https://bit.ly/42Udrrd

05/21/2026

Understanding Systems, Driving Change 🎓

Adam Jones ‘15, MPP’22, was first exposed to the direct service side of policy related to mental health while working in group homes for adults with severe psychiatric illnesses. Eager to gain a better understanding of how policy is made, implemented and evaluated, he returned to Brandeis to enroll in the Heller MPP program.

Read Adam’s alumni profile to learn more about his journey from Heller student to Senior Policy Analyst at Mass Budget. ⬇️

A profile of Adam Jones, a graduate of Heller's MPP program.