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About
Hollie Hendrikson, M.A., is an adjunct professor in the Department of Political Science at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Hendrikson has over 12 years of experience working with government agencies, legislatures, advocacy organizations, academic institutions and research think tanks to develop data-driven policies for municipalities, states and organizations. She has worked with several communities to develop data-driven strategic plans that create opportunities for affordable housing. In addition, she ran a small consulting firm that specialized in social policy research and strategic planning, qualitative and quantitative research projects and developed policy options for governments. In this role, she also worked with clients to successfully complete and submit HUD Consolidated Plans and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
Her other previous experience includes working at the National Conference of State Legislatures where she led the organization’s public health policy work. During her tenure at NCSL, she provided technical assistance to legislatures in all 50 states, facilitated policy planning conversations with several groups of public health policy stakeholders as well as wrote over 30 magazine articles, journal articles and policy white papers.
Hendrikson received her master’s in social policy and development form from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2009, where she earned the top classification for her research on migrant women’s access to services in the United States. In addition, she holds a bachelor’s in political science from the University of Colorado.
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Business and Economics
Is the clock winding down on daylight saving time in Colorado?
Legislation introduced in the state Senate could give voters the power to make Mountain Standard Time permanent.
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Education
‘Strengthening our democracy’ through public service
Six MSU Denver students will work in Washington, D.C. next summer thanks to a new internship program aimed at developing the next generation of public service leaders.
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Education
Scholarships, resources help adult learners finish what they started
New program provides incentives and support to adult learners and transfer students whose educational journeys have been interrupted.
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Politics
Conference topic turns to voting rights as another election nears
MSU Denver Department of Social Work’s Annual Policy Conference focuses on voting barriers and expanding access to a fundamental American right.
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