Hello all:
So, I'm trying to figure out who my 3 recommenders are going to be. I've got two that are obvious:
1. My current boss
2. My undergraduate thesis advisor
For my third, I'm not sure what to do. I could easily get another work-related person - a co-worker at the same level, or another supervisor. I could also easily get another professor to speak to my academic ability. But I'm wondering if a third option might be better: a fairly prominent (by local standards) political organizer/activist, who is a graduate of a prestigious JD/MPP program himself. He knows me fairly well, and I have volunteered for several campaigns that he has run.
Is it a good idea to get someone like this to speak to my commitment to good governance, my initiative, civic engagement etc.?