Brad Ward

 
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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA, MPA CANDIDATE | US ARMY

FOCUS AREA: PUBLIC POLICY 

Brad Ward is a combat veteran who served eight years in the US Army as a Military Police Officer. His assignments include a deployment to Afghanistan, where he earned special commendation for his actions. He is an alumnus of the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), holding a BA in Criminal Justice Police and is currently pursuing his MPA from UCO. Brad’s interest in public policy are clean energy, international security, human rights and terrorism. Upon graduation, Brad plans to pursue his doctorate in public policy. Brad was awarded the Education Award for the 2016 Oklahoma 30 under 30 for his work with the veteran community and received the 2017 Oklahoma Higher Education Student of the Year Award.