Not many students can juggle five classes, a business and a congressional campaign. <\/p>\n
But UCLA graduate student Steven Collett, 57, is currently studying public policy at the Luskin School of Public Affairs, running his own accounting firm and pursuing a bid for Congress. <\/p>\n
Collett, the sole Libertarian in the race for Californias 33rd Congressional District, will square off in June against Democratic, Republican, Green and independent candidates, including longtime Democratic incumbent Henry Waxman. <\/p>\n
Brad Rowe, who is Colletts colleague, said he met Collett early during their tenure in the public policy graduate program. <\/p>\n
Rowe said he found it inspiring to see Collett take a pivot in his career while building on his previous experiences and time at UCLA to realize his political aspiration. <\/p>\n
Its been a lot of fun to watch (Collett) progress and grow, Rowe said. <\/p>\n
Collett said that although he sometimes draws different conclusions from course material presented in class, he has found his classes and professors very valuable. <\/p>\n
It was at the school of public affairs that Collett said he hoped to find the tools to develop his political platforms and accrue the credentials for a congressional race. <\/p>\n
Mark Kleiman, Colletts adviser and a professor of a public policy, acknowledged that Collett is a busy guy. <\/p>\n
Im hoping he will have some time, if he doesnt get elected, to do research, Kleiman said. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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