Additional Testimonials

“The Olmsted experience prepared me to rapidly adapt to new environments which is why I thought it possible to launch this campaign for the Iowa House of Representatives with no previous political experience.”

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Representative Kenneth Rizer
Colonel (Ret.), US Air Force
Representative, Iowa House of Representatives
Fighter Pilot

Olmsted Scholar Class of 1998, Stockholm, Sweden

“My Olmsted experience helped me develop recommendations and plans for General Mattis during the Arab Spring. ”

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Sheryl Ott
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.), US Air Force
Commander, 49th Operational Support Squadron
Fighter Pilot

Olmsted Scholar Class of 2007, Tunis, Tunisia
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Jamie Foggo
Admiral (Ret.), US Navy
Commander, US Naval Forces Europe-Africa
Commander, Allied Joint Forces Command
Submariner

Olmsted Scholar Class of 1987, Strasbourg, France
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Jack Briggs
Major General (Ret.), US Air Force
Director of Operations, US Northern Command
Fighter Pilot


Olmsted Scholar Class of 1995, Budapest, Hungary
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Deborah Loewer
Rear Admiral (Lower Half) (Ret.), US Navy
Director, White House Situation Room
Surface Warfare Officer

Olmsted Scholar Class of 1984, Kiel, Germany

“The Olmsted experience helped create a foundation of understanding and insight that served me well as I went on my mission to the International Space Station with an international crew of diverse backgrounds.”

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Michael Hopkins
Colonel (Ret.), US Space Force
Commander, SpaceX Crew Dragon
Astronaut

Olmsted Scholar Class of 2003, Parma, Italy

“The Olmsted experience far exceeded my expectations when it comes to the ability to think broadly. It opened my eyes to a different worldview and then gave me opportunities to experience this in a way I wouldn’t have before.”

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Joseph Hilbert
Major General, US Army
Commanding General, US Army Alaska & 11th Airborne Division
Field Artillery Officer

Olmsted Scholar Class of 2003, Leipzig, Germany

“The opportunity to serve your country, learn a new language and grow on a personal level simply can't be surpassed. The Olmsted Scholar experience has life-long impact.”

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George Granholm
Colonel, US Air Force
Vice Commander, 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing
Mobility Pilot


Olmsted Scholar Class of 2009, Freiburg, Germany

“The Olmsted experience was a pivotal point in my personal and professional life. It exponentially expanded my perception of my limits.”

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Emily Bassett
Captain, US Navy
Commanding Officer, USS MANCHESTER
Surface Warfare Officer

Olmsted Scholar Class of 2009, Cádiz, Spain

“The Olmsted Scholar Program works because it invests in someone now in order to get a return over time due to the breadth of experience that Scholars bring to any problem set, especially the more senior they become.”

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Seth Burton
Captain (Ret.), US Navy
Commanding Officer, USS FLORIDA
Submariner

Olmsted Scholar Class of 2005, Freiburg, Germany