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Alex Greer
M.S. and B.A. '15 - Experience in quick response fieldwork, teaching emergency management.
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Andrew Haines
MPA '03 – An accomplished local governmental leader and elected official.
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Chunjing Liu
M.S. '14 – On the front lines of marine disaster mitigation through effective policy planning in China.
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Cimone Philpotts
MPA '13 - Assistantship and Legislative Fellows experiences enrich doctoral student's blossoming career
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Gwen Angalet
Ph.D. '00 - Ensuring programmatic and research opportunities for the promotion of children's health.
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Hira Rashid
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
Ph.D. '15 - Utilizing his knowledge of disaster science to educate students on fire and emergency management.
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James B. Goetschius
Ph.D. '14 - Serves in the U.S. Army improving health care facilities in the eastern United States.
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Jenna Ahner
B.A. and MPA '14 - Provides support for legislative and external affairs.
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John Carney
MPA '86 – Newly elected Governor of the State of Delaware
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Kelsey Edmond
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
MPA '07 - Advocates for enriched, hands-on learning experiences at higher education institutions.
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Meredith Rubin
B.A. '11 - Practicing leadership and collaboration in the financial services sector.
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Paige Gugerty
B.A. '15 - Coordinating electronic connections bewteen healthcare providers and resources.
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Paul Ruiz
B.A. and M.A. '13 - Advocating for alternative fuels and reducing America's dependence on oil.
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Stephanie Ottino
B.S. '11 - Executing leadership skills in higher education.
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Tom DeWire
MPA '04 - Developing strategies for education systems to improve student achievement.
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Yuliya Brel
M.A. '15 - Continuing her public policy education and assisting with research at the University of Delaware.
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Megan Wakelee
B.S. '11 - Executing leadership in a corporate setting.
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Zack Adinoff
M.S. '13 - Experience in coordinating public safety, logistics, planning, and general disaster continuity.
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Jissell Martinez
MPA '10 - Manages fiscal affairs and serves as a liaison for the Dept of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
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Scott Beale
MPA '07 - Successful nonprofit entrepreneur with experience in diplomacy and national politics.
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Matthew Garlipp
B.A. '13 - Enabling federal transparency and accountability via open, accessible, and standardized budget data
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Merritt Burke IV
MPA '98 - Various experiences in town management and community involvement.
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Ryan Burke
Ph.D. '15 - Vast experience with military strategy and conducting military research.
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Allison Becker
B.A. '13 and M.A. '15 - Experienced and published media policy researcher.
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Serita Porter
M.A. '15 - Continuing her behavioral health education at the University of Delaware.
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Kirsten Jones
M.A. '16 - Contributing to policies that strengthen transportation and trade in New York and New Jersey.
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Elizabeth Burland
M.A. '15 - Studying for a doctoral degree in Sociology and Public Policy at the University of Michigan.
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Elizabeth Lockman
M.A. '15 - Delaware state senator with roots in advocacy.
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Thomas Martin
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
MPA '17 - Planning for sustainable and complete communities in Delaware and Maryland.
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Scott Murphy Eisenhart
MPA '17 - Legislative aide credits SPPA experience for helping him excel in the world of politics and policy.
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Taylor Hawk
MPA '17 - Graduate's policy analysis and research aims to improve education funding.
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Evan Miller
MPA '17 - Local Government Management Fellowship kickstarts graduate's professional career
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Natasha R. Nau
MPA '12 - Advocating for efficient resource allocation and streamlined service delivery in local government.
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Jeremy Rothwell
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
MPA '09 – Integral in the leadership and financial management of federal agencies.
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Angela Gladwell
M.A. ’98 – Instrumental in environmental planning and federal emergency management decision making.
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Courtney Mogavero
B.S. '12 – Translating leadership education into a successful early career path in major tech corporations.
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Janet Sheridan
M.A. '07 - Providing heritage preservation services, and cultural landscape research in southern New Jersey.
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Melanie Ross Levin
B.A. and MPA '05 – Developing education and advocacy campaigns on public policy relating to women's issues.
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Dená Brummer
MPA '05 – Successful private sector business partner drawing upon public sector experiences.
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Eric Johnson
Ph.D. '03 – Revitalizing a community through the application of theory and practical experience.
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David Rudder
Ph.D. '03 – Practicing effective leadership to academic programs that promote service to the community.
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Erin Kennedy
MPA '06 – Drives health care organizations towards improving quality of patient care and clinical outcomes.
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Tom Friedman
MPA '07 – Manages government relations, strategic & financial plan, and policy analysis for State Health Plan.
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Mike Morton
MPA '86 – Oversees budgetary analysis and legislative information systems for the Delaware General Assembly.
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Jonathan Kirch
MPA '07 – Advocating for public policy that promotes better health for all Americans.
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Albert Shields
MPA '07 – Developing strategies to best communicate Governor Carney's positions on diverse policy issues.
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Kim Gomes
MPA '04 – Strategically lobbying for client interests on a number of policy issues.
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Erika Farris
M.A. '09 – Developing policies to better manage water drainage and promote environmental sustainability.
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Mike Fortner
MPA '02 – Overseeing city planning for housing, land use, economic development, and transportation.
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Emily Gonce
MPA '02 – Leading lobbying efforts to show members of Congress the value of life insurance to constituents.
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Bill Clark
MPA '03 – Supervising a team of consultants to support projects for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Anastasia Kuzmina
MPA '02 – Supporting two general managers with product and employee management in 14 countries.
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Barrett Edwards
MPA '06 – Assisting municipalities with legal issues including planning, human resources, and finance.
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Benjamin Attia
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
Conducting renewable energy and electricity market researches
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Michelle Kung
PHDUAPP'14 - Promoting innovation and technology through mentoring and investing technology startups
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While many Organizational & Community Leadership graduates begin their careers after graduation, students are fully prepared to succeed in graduate programs. The OCL degree can lead to many different paths, but the following are the most popular degree programs pursued by OCL graduates: