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In November 2024, Ian Vansteenbergh became one of Kentucky’s youngest-elected city council members! Ian credits the Martin School's public policy program education to be a practical and  powerful path for students to turn their passions for leadership, service and advocacy into careers that make a difference right now AND after graduation. 

Read the UK Now article here: https://uknow.uky.edu/student-news/uk-student-becomes-one-kentuckys-youngest-elected-city-councilmembers

Ian's path was featured on Lex18 and later picked up by WKYT. Check out the video below to hear more of Ian's experiences! 

https://www.wkyt.com/2024/12/13/uk-student-becomes-one-kentuckys-youngest-elected-city-council-members/#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17342237134929&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wkyt.com%2F2024%2F12%2F13%2Fuk-student-becomes-one-kentuckys-youngest-elected-city-council-members%2F