Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy & Administration

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Congratulations to the Biden School Class of 2020
View a special video from our program directors celebrating the graduating class of 2020.
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Biden School Honors 2020
We are very proud of the scholastic, public service, and leadership accomplishments of all of our award winners. Congratulations to all!
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Living and Learning Empathy in Covid-19 Webinar May 28th 1PM
Join a global conversation on May 28, 2020 at 1 PM EST https://www.facebook.com/nulgalway/five
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New Episode of First State Insights Podcast
Garry Johnson, founder and director of First Founder’s Accelerator, speaks with Troy Mix, about his background and motivations for starting the Accelerator and the climate for entrepreneurship in Delaware
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Alex Greer
Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University
M.S. '12 and Ph.D. '15 - Experience in quick response fieldwork, teaching emergency management.
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Andrew Haines
Township Manager, Middletown Township, PA
MPA '03 – An accomplished local government leader and appointed official.
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Chunjing Liu
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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Cimone Philpotts
Doctoral Student, Urban Affairs and Public Policy
MPA '13 - Assistantship and Legislative Fellows experiences enrich doctoral student's blossoming career
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Gwen Angalet
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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Hira Rashid
Doctoral Candidate and CCRS Graduate Assistant
M.A. '15 – Fulbright scholar now in the Ph.D. program studying global health economics and urbanization.
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Hsien-Ho (Ray) Chang
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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James B. Goetschius
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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Jenna Ahner
Program Officer, Rodel Foundation of Delaware
B.A. and MPA '14 - Provides support for legislative and external affairs.
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John Carney
Governor, State of Delaware
MPA '86 – Newly elected Governor of the State of Delaware
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Kelsey Edmond
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.
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Lindsey Interlante
Executive Director, Colonial Academic Alliance
MPA '07 - Advocates for enriched, hands-on learning experiences at higher education institutions.
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Meredith Rubin
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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Paige Gugerty
Project Engineer, athenahealth
B.A. '15 - Coordinating electronic connections bewteen healthcare providers and resources.
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Paul Ruiz
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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Stephanie Ottino
Assistant Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Widener University
B.S. '11 - Executing leadership skills in higher education.
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Tom DeWire
Engagement and Operations Manager, Education Delivery Institute (EDI)
MPA '04 - Developing strategies for education systems to improve student achievement.
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Yuliya Brel
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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Megan Wakelee
Marketing Programs Manager, Bentley Systems, Inc.
B.S. '11 - Executing leadership in a corporate setting.
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Zack Adinoff
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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Jissell Martinez
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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Scott Beale
CEO & Founder, Atlas Corps
MPA '07 - Successful nonprofit entrepreneur with experience in diplomacy and national politics.
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Matthew Garlipp
Presidential Management Fellow, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Department of Treasury
B.A. '13 - Enabling federal transparency and accountability via open, accessible, and standardized budget data
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Ryan Burke
Assistant Professor, United States Air Force Academy
Ph.D. '15 - Vast experience with military strategy and conducting military research.
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Allison Becker
Research Assistant, Pew Research Center
B.A. '13 and M.A. '15 - Experienced and published media policy researcher.
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Serita Porter
Policy Researcher, University of Delaware
M.A. '15 - Continuing her behavioral health education at the University of Delaware.
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Kirsten Jones
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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Elizabeth Burland
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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Elizabeth Lockman
State Senator for Delaware, District 3
M.A. '15 - Delaware state senator with roots in advocacy.
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Thomas Martin
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.
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Savannah Edwards
Planner, AECOM
MPA '17 - Planning for sustainable and complete communities in Delaware and Maryland.
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Scott Murphy Eisenhart
Legislative Aide, Delaware House of Representatives
MPA '17 - Legislative aide credits SPPA experience for helping him excel in the world of politics and policy.
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Taylor Hawk
Policy Analyst, EdBuild
MPA '17 - Graduate's policy analysis and research aims to improve education funding.
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Evan Miller
Project Manager, City of Rehoboth Beach
MPA '17 - Local Government Management Fellowship kickstarts graduate's professional career.
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Natasha R. Nau
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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Katelyn Andrews (Hosey)
Director of Public Policy, LiveOn NY
MPA '16 - Research assistant and Legislative Fellow experience help inform grad's career trajectory.
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Emma Odren
Research Analyst, Delaware Prosperity Partnership
MPA '18 - From IPA fellow to research analyst, grad attributes workplace success to grad school experience.
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Fratern Masika Tarimo
Consultant and Trainer
MPA '09 - Supports nonprofit efforts to help communities in many African countries.
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Laura Keeley
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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Jeremy Rothwell
City Planner, City of Harrington, Delaware and member of the State Review Board for Historic Preservation
M.A. '14, HP Cert '15 - Technical review of all city site-plans, subdivision and building permit applications.
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Alexandra Tarantino
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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Mark D. Stevens
Administrative Officer, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
MPA '09 – Integral in the leadership and financial management of federal agencies.
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Angela Gladwell
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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Courtney Mogavero
University Programs Coordinator, Google
B.S. '12 – Translating leadership education into a successful early career path in major tech corporations.
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Janet Sheridan
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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Melanie Ross Levin
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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Dená Brummer
Partner, Yellow Brick Creative Studio
MPA '05 – Successful private sector business partner drawing upon public sector experiences.
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Eric Johnson
Community Development Director, City of Bloomington
Ph.D. '03 – Revitalizing a community through the application of theory and practical experience.
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David Rudder
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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Erin Kennedy
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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Tom Friedman
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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Mike Morton
Controller General, State of Delaware
MPA '86 – Oversees budgetary analysis and legislative information systems for the Delaware General Assembly.
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Jonathan Kirch
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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Albert Shields
Delaware Press & Policy Advisor, Governor John Carney
MPA '07 – Developing strategies to best communicate Governor Carney's positions on diverse policy issues.
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Kim Gomes
Vice President, The Byrd Group LLC
MPA '04 – Strategically lobbying for client interests on a number of policy issues.
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Erika Farris
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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Mike Fortner
Planner, City of Newark, DE
MPA '02 – Overseeing city planning for housing, land use, economic development, and transportation.
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Emily Gonce
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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Bill Clark
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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Anastasia Kuzmina
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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Barrett Edwards
Attorney, Hudson, Jones, Jaywork and Fisher
MPA '06 – Assisting municipalities with legal issues including planning, human resources, and finance.
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Benjamin Attia
Research Analyst, Power & Renewables
MEEP'16 - Research and consulting on market trends in solar photvoltaics markets in Africa and the Middle East
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Wei-Ming Chen
Associate Policy Scientist
Conducting renewable energy and electricity market researches
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Michelle Kung
Executive Director, Business Angel Network of Southeast Asia
PHDUAPP'14 - Promoting innovation and technology through mentoring and investing technology startups
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5
Delmarva #FreightFriday - Freight Planning Updates
Jun. 5th, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Virtual Zoom Webinar
The virtual Delmarva #FreightFriday sessions aim to enhance awareness of major freight planning programs and initiatives; share information on significant freight and goods movement trends; and encourage public-private partnership development.
This event is free, but registration in advance is required.
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Jun
12
Delmarva #FreightFriday - Freight Operations
Jun. 12th, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Virtual Zoom Webinar
The virtual Delmarva #FreightFriday sessions aim to enhance awareness of major freight planning programs and initiatives; share information on significant freight and goods movement trends; and encourage public-private partnership development.
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Jun
18
Aging in Place and Emergency Preparedness: Tools and Resources to Address the Needs of Your Community’s Older Adults
Jun. 18th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Virtual Zoom Webinar
This session will introduce aging in place concepts and related issues for local governments and their community partners. Julia O'Hanlon, Danielle Swallow, and Nicole Minni will lead this webinar.
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Jun
22
2020 Democracy Project Institute for Teachers Online
Jun. 22nd, 8:30 AM to Jun. 25th, 5:00 PM
Virtual Zoom Event

The Democracy Project Institute for Teachers brings together teachers and leaders in government and education to discuss the importance of civic participation for the future of our democratic society and collaborate on ways to inspire active youth citizenship.

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