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