Research Assistant, Pew Research Center
B.A. '13 and M.A. '15 - Experienced and published media policy researcher.
Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University
M.S. '12 and Ph.D. '15 - Experience in quick response fieldwork, teaching emergency management.
Executive Director, National PELRA
Engages in conversations with jurisdictions on how to maintain community services
Director, Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
M.A. ’98 – Instrumental in environmental planning and federal emergency management decision making.
Assistant Research Professor at the University of Connecticut's School of Public Policy
Teaches grad-level and researches educational stratification, economic inequality, and public policy design
Chief of Staff, Department of Marine Forecast and Disaster Mitigation, State Oceanic Administration, China
M.S. '14 – On the front lines of marine disaster mitigation through effective policy planning in China.
Doctoral Student, Urban Affairs and Public Policy
MPA '13 - Assistantship and Legislative Fellows experiences enrich doctoral student's blossoming career
Associate Planner, Rossi Group
MPA '17 - Planning for sustainable and complete communities in Delaware and Maryland.
Senior Research Analyst, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
MPA '17 - Legislative aide credits Biden School for helping him excel in the world of politics and policy.
Director of Legislative and Political Strategy
Leads the development and implementation of DSEA’s legislative and political strategy at the state level
Special Projects Coordinator, Health and Prevention Services
Ph.D. '00 - Ensuring programmatic and research opportunities for the promotion of children's health.
Research Associate, Office of Health Affairs, West Virginia University
M.A. '15, Ph.D. '20 – Fulbright scholar who studied global health economics and urbanization.
Director of Public Policy, LiveOn NY
MPA '16 - Research assistant and Legislative Fellow experience help inform grad's career trajectory.
Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University
Ph.D. '15 - Utilizing his knowledge of disaster science to educate students on fire and emergency management.
Program Manager, Eastern United States, U.S. Army Health Facility Planning Agency
Ph.D. '14 - Serves in the U.S. Army improving health care facilities in the eastern United States.
Senior Associate, Education Strategy Group
B.A. '12 and MPA '14 - Aligning K-12, postsecondary, and workforce systems
Business Administrator, University of Delaware
MPA '10 - Manages fiscal affairs and serves as a liaison for the Dept of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Governor, State of Delaware
MPA '86 – Governor of the State of Delaware
PhD Candidate, John W. Mc-Cormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston
B.S. '14, M.P.A. '18 - OCL program prepared her for success in pursuit of an interdisciplinary career.
Leadership Fellow, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
M.A. '16 - Contributing to policies that strengthen transportation and trade in New York and New Jersey.
Community Planner with the Federal Transit Administration
Laura Keeley found success working as an Architectural Historian after graduating from the Public Planning and
Executive Director, Colonial Academic Alliance
MPA '07 - Advocates for enriched, hands-on learning experiences at higher education institutions.
Administrative Officer, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
MPA '09 – Integral in the leadership and financial management of federal agencies.
Project Manager, Markets Group, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
B.A. '13 - Implementing best practices in strategy and portfolio management for effective market operations
Marketing Programs Manager, Bentley Systems, Inc.
B.S. '11 - Executing leadership in a corporate setting.
Senior Process Manager, Financial Services Customer Office, Capital One
B.A. '11 - Practicing leadership and collaboration in the financial services sector.
Interim City Manager, City of Rehoboth Beach
MPA '17 - Local Government Management Fellowship kickstarts graduate's professional career.
Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Management, Philadelphia Fire Department
MPA '12 - Advocating for efficient resource allocation and streamlined service delivery in local government.
Membership and Programs Manager, Philanthropy Delaware
MPA '18 - From IPA fellow to nonprofit manager, grad attributes workplace success to grad school experience.
Project Engineer, athenahealth
B.A. '15 - Coordinating electronic connections between healthcare providers and resources.
Senior Policy Analyst, Securing America's Future Energy
B.A. and M.A. '13 - Advocating for alternative fuels and reducing America's dependence on oil.
Assistant Professor, United States Air Force Academy
Ph.D. '15 - Vast experience with military strategy and conducting military research.
CEO & Founder, Atlas Corps
MPA '07 - Successful nonprofit entrepreneur with experience in diplomacy and national politics.
Policy Researcher, University of Delaware
M.A. '15 - Continuing her behavioral health education at the University of Delaware.
Assistant Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Widener University
B.S. '11 - Executing leadership skills in higher education.
Consultant and Trainer
MPA '09 - Supports nonprofit efforts to help communities in many African countries.
Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Saint Joseph's University
Ph.D. '14 - Directing the M.S. in Health Informatics program in the College of Public Health at Temple Univ.
State Senator for Delaware, District 3
M.A. '15 - Delaware state senator with roots in advocacy.
Engagement and Operations Manager, Education Delivery Institute (EDI)
MPA '04 - Developing strategies for education systems to improve student achievement.
Executive Vice President, BayWa r.e. Solar Projects
MPA '97 - energy industry project development, regulatory and asset management
Ph.D. Student in Public Policy, School of Public Policy & Administration
M.A. '15 - Continuing her public policy education and assisting with research at the University of Delaware.
Emergency Planner, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, Emergency Services Division
M.S. '13 - Experience in coordinating public safety, logistics, planning, and general disaster continuity.
Executive Director, Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities
M.A. '12 - Among the youngest women in PA governement to hold her level position
Crisis Management Analyst, Goldman Sachs
MPA, ’19 – Anticipates and analyzes critical events that could impact worldwide operations
Engagement Manager, Benefits Data Trust
MPA, ’19 – Expanding the reach of the BDT across the nation through strategic partnerships
Provost, Calvin University
M.A. '05, Ph.D. '06 - Now provost with a career of scholarship and service that engages a broader public.
MPP Candidate, Harvard Kennedy School
B.A. '19 - Continuing her education to work in domestic policy for social justice.
Research Assistant, Public Health Management Corporation
B.A. '20 - Advancing public health research using skills he learned as a student
Inclusive Economic Development Advisor, New Growth Innovation Network
MPA '19 – Conduct research, develop insights, and engage economic and community development for practitioners
Executive Director, Down Syndrome Association of Delaware
MPA '17 - Advocating for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families
Research Associate, Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity
MPP '21 – Applies analytical skills to reproductive health and behavioral health projects
Commissioner, Family Court of Delaware
MPA '03 – Experience as Legislative Fellow led to passion for public service and commitment to justice
Associate, Research & Equity Thought Leadership, Echoing Green
MPA '20 - Advocating for equitable investment in social entrepreneurs
Dean of the School of Business, Kentucky Christian University
Ph.D. '19 - Applying organizational theory and management in higher education
COVID-19 Recovery Program Manager
MPA ’22 – Overseeing the distribution of nearly $102 million in relief funding
Legislative Director & Executive Assistant to the Speaker of the House
MPA '19 - Advising leaders in the Delaware House of Representatives
Engineering and Water Resource Planner, Army Corp of Engineers
Analyzes economic, social, and engineering principles in federal water infrastructure projects.
Special Assistant to the Administrator, Federal Transit Administration
MPA '15- Resolves Superstorm Sandy Resilience Program and Capital Programs’ multimillion dollar projects
Project Manager, University of Delaware English Language Institute
Working to improve outcomes for ESL students throughout the state through teacher certification and profession
Magistrate
Presides over and adjudicates criminal and civil cases within the jurisdiction of the Justice of the Peace
Senior Economic Researcher
Serves as the head of DPP’s research and business intelligence
Manager, Public Policy & Engagement
Leads UWDE and DRJC's public policy and legislative advocacy initiatives
Chief of Staff
Oversees policy, legislation and regulation work, as well as communications and human resources.
Legislative Performance Auditor, Utah Office of the Legislative Auditor General
Provides in-depth analysis that help legislators improve programs, reduce costs, and promote accountability.
Senior Research Associate, ChristianaCare, Department of Community Health
Develops, evaluates, and produces analytics for the department’s programs.
Legislative Director, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)
Oversees and coordinates all Legislative activities across the state’s largest department
Town Manager, Town of Townsend
Manages the day-to-day operations of the town’s plans, activities, projects, and events
Senior Marketing Manager, Global Institutional Services, Wilmington Trust
Manages marketing strategies for the European market
Vice President for Finance, Delaware Technical Community College
Facilitates financial plans, budget approvals, and other related financial operations
Associate Attorney; City Solicitor for the City of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; Interim City Solicitor for the City of Lewes, DE
Specializes in the areas of administrative and government law, land use, and civil litigation
Budget Director, Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Oversees all budgetary matters before the Massachusetts Senate
Research Associate Professor, University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability
Conducts research that examines economic security and health disparities for people with disabilities
Professor and Director at the School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University
Researches open government and transparency, teaches in multiple programs and co-directs the MPA program
Chief Strategy Advisor, Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)
Represents DSHA on boards and commissions, presenting findings and supporting affordable housing initiatives
Legislative Correspondent on Energy, Environmental, and Agricultural Policy, Office of U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE)
Tracks pending legislation in Congress, forms proposals, provides advice on energy and environmental policies
Architectural Historian for DelDot
Alexandra Tarantino is a University of Delaware Alumni who graduated from the Historic Preservation Master's p
University Programs Coordinator, Google
B.S. '12 – Translating leadership education into a successful early career path in major tech corporations.
Principal, Down Jersey Heritage Research, LLC
M.A. '07 - Providing heritage preservation services, and cultural landscape research in southern New Jersey.
Director of Outreach, National Women's Law Center
B.A. and MPA '05 – Developing education and advocacy campaigns on public policy relating to women's issues.
Partner, Yellow Brick Creative Studio
MPA '05 – Successful private sector business partner drawing upon public sector experiences.
President and CEO, Aeon (affordable housing nonprofit)
Ph.D. '03 – Revitalizing a community through the application of theory and practical experience.
Associate Dean, Springfield College's School of Human Services
Ph.D. '03 – Practicing effective leadership to academic programs that promote service to the community.
Managing Director, Performance Technologies, The Advisory Board Company
MPA '06 – Drives health care organizations towards improving quality of patient care and clinical outcomes.
Director of Policy, Planning, and Analysis, State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees
MPA '07 – Manages government relations, strategic & financial plan, and policy analysis for State Health Plan.
Government Relations Director, Delaware and Philadelphia chapters of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
MPA '07 – Advocating for public policy that promotes better health for all Americans.
Director of Business and Economic Development, University of Delaware
MPA '07 – Advocating for university priorities with state and local governments.
Vice President, The Byrd Group LLC
MPA '04 – Strategically lobbying for client interests on a number of policy issues.
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Fellow, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
M.A. '09 – Developing policies to better manage water drainage and promote environmental sustainability.
Planner, City of Newark, DE
MPA '02 – Overseeing city planning for housing, land use, economic development, and transportation.
Corporate Vice President, Office of Governmental Affairs, New York Life Insurance
MPA '02 – Leading lobbying efforts to show members of Congress the value of life insurance to constituents.
Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton
MPA '03 – Supervising a team of consultants to support projects for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Attorney, Hudson, Jones, Jaywork and Fisher
MPA '06 – Assisting municipalities with legal issues including planning, human resources, and finance.
Research Analyst, Power & Renewables
MEEP'16 - Research and consulting on market trends in solar photovoltaics in Africa and the Middle East
Human Resources Manager, General Electric Company (GE) Consumer & Industrial Business units in Europe, Asia, and Africa
MPA '02 – Supporting two general managers with product and employee management in 14 countries.
Associate Policy Scientist
Conducting renewable energy and electricity market researches
TINVA Singapore Chapter
PHDUAPP'14 - Assisting leading technology companies from Taiwan to enter into SEA markets.
