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.
Town Manager, Town of Smyrna, Delaware
MPA '03 – An accomplished local government leader and appointed official.
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.
Doctoral Student, University of Michigan
M.A. '15 - Studying for a doctoral degree in Sociology and Public Policy at the University of Michigan.
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.
Legislative Aide, Delaware House of Representatives
MPA '17 - Legislative aide credits SPPA experience for helping him excel in the world of politics and policy.
Policy Director for the Senate Majority Caucus, Delaware General Assembly
MPA '17 - Graduate oversees every stage of policy development for Senate Majority Caucus.
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.
Executive Director, Delaware State Board of Education
B.A. '12 and MPA '14 - Manages strategic priorities and provides legislative analysis
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
MPA Student, School of Public Policy & Administration
M.S. '14 - OCL program prepared her for success in the MPA program 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.
Management and Program Analyst, Department of Homeland Security
B.A. '13 - Enabling organizational accountability via performance metrics, evaluation, and strategic planning
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.
Project 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.
Research Analyst, Delaware Prosperity Partnership
MPA '18 - From IPA fellow to research analyst, 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, Temple 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 Universiry
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 fo social justice.
Research Assistant, Public Health Management Corporation
B.A. '20 - Advancing public health research using skills he learned as a student
Senior Program Manager, Urban Libraries Council
MPA '19 – Supporting public libraries as an essential community resource
Executive Director, Down Syndrome Association of Delaware
MPA '17 - Advocacating 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 committment to justice
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.
Chief of Economic Development and Neighborhood Services, City of Dallas
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.
Delaware Press & Policy Advisor, Governor John Carney
MPA '07 – Developing strategies to best communicate Governor Carney's positions on diverse policy issues.
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
Executive Director, Business Angel Network of Southeast Asia
PHDUAPP'14 - Promoting innovation and technology through mentoring and investing technology startups
