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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 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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  • 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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  • 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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    ​The Board of Adjustment is an important quasi-judicial municipal body. This session will provide an overview of:

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    This session qualifies for certificate credit in the Academy for Excellence in Local Government Leadership, and the Delaware Planning Education Program.

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    This four-day interactive and intensive training offers specialized knowledge, skills and techniques for working with parties in conflict.

    Through lecture, practice, reflection, video, and role-play participants learn:

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    Oct. 2nd, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Conference Center, New Castle, DE 19720

    This four-day interactive and intensive training offers specialized knowledge, skills and techniques for working with parties in conflict.

    Through lecture, practice, reflection, video, and role-play participants learn:

    Participants in this training receive a mediator training manual and related resources, introduction to experienced mediators and volunteer opportunities, and a certificate upon the completion of the training.

    October 1–2 & 8–9, 2019 | Cost: $725 (includes continental breakfast, lunch, beverages, and materials)

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    Oct. 8th, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Buena Vista Conference Center, New Castle, DE 19720

    This four-day interactive and intensive training offers specialized knowledge, skills and techniques for working with parties in conflict.

    Through lecture, practice, reflection, video, and role-play participants learn:

    Participants in this training receive a mediator training manual and related resources, introduction to experienced mediators and volunteer opportunities, and a certificate upon the completion of the training.

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