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    New Episode of First State Insights Podcast
    Rachel Lindeman, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager at M&T Bank and co-chair of the ULI Delaware Council talks about the Delaware commercial real estate market and the potential impact of the COVID-19 recession on the market.
  • freight-friday-podcasts
    Special Freight-Focused Podcast Series
    Interviews with Dot Foods, Perdue Farms, and Dermody Properties provide insights into trend and challenges in transportation and logistics
  • workforce-development-for-infrastructure
    New Episode of First State Insights Podcast
    Joseph Kane of the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program discusses his research on the nation's infrastructure workforce and Troy Mix makes connections to IPA's ongoing study of workforce development needs and opportunities in Delaware.
  • having-difficult-conversations
    New Episode of First State Insights Podcast
    Leann Moore and Dabney Brice discuss how to have difficult conversations, and nine difficult personalities that typically show up in conflict.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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IPA addresses the policy, planning, and management needs of its partners through the integration of policy analysis, professional development, and the education of tomorrow’s leaders.
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