Alumni Profiles

Allison Becker

B.A. '13 and M.A. '15 - Experienced and published media policy researcher.

Alex Greer

M.S. '12 and Ph.D. '15 - Experience in quick response fieldwork, teaching emergency management.

Andrew Haines

MPA '03 – An accomplished local government leader and appointed official.

Angela Gladwell

M.A. ’98 – Instrumental in environmental planning and federal emergency management decision making.

Elizabeth Burland

M.A. '15 - Studying for a doctoral degree in Sociology and Public Policy at the University of Michigan.

Chunjing Liu

M.S. '14 – On the front lines of marine disaster mitigation through effective policy planning in China.

Cimone Philpotts

MPA '13 - Assistantship and Legislative Fellows experiences enrich doctoral student's blossoming career

Savannah Edwards

MPA '17 - Planning for sustainable and complete communities in Delaware and Maryland.

Scott Murphy Eisenhart

MPA '17 - Legislative aide credits Biden School for helping him excel in the world of politics and policy.

Taylor Hawk

MPA '17 - Graduate oversees every stage of policy development for Senate Majority Caucus.

Gwen Angalet

Ph.D. '00 - Ensuring programmatic and research opportunities for the promotion of children's health.

Hira Rashid

M.A. '15, Ph.D. '20 – Fulbright scholar who studied global health economics and urbanization.

Katelyn Andrews (Hosey)

MPA '16 - Research assistant and Legislative Fellow experience help inform grad's career trajectory.

Hsien-Ho (Ray) Chang

Ph.D. '15 - Utilizing his knowledge of disaster science to educate students on fire and emergency management.

James B. Goetschius

Ph.D. '14 - Serves in the U.S. Army improving health care facilities in the eastern United States.

Jenna Ahner

B.A. '12 and MPA '14 - Aligning K-12, postsecondary, and workforce systems

Jissell Martinez

MPA '10 - Manages fiscal affairs and serves as a liaison for the Dept of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

John Carney

MPA '86 – Governor of the State of Delaware

Kelsey Edmond

B.S. '14, M.P.A. '18 - OCL program prepared her for success in pursuit of an interdisciplinary career.

Kirsten Jones

M.A. '16 - Contributing to policies that strengthen transportation and trade in New York and New Jersey.

Laura Keeley

Laura Keeley found success working as an Architectural Historian after graduating from the Public Planning and

Lindsey Interlante

MPA '07 - Advocates for enriched, hands-on learning experiences at higher education institutions.

Mark D Stevens

MPA '09 – Integral in the leadership and financial management of federal agencies.

Matthew Garlipp

B.A. '13 - Enabling organizational accountability via performance metrics, evaluation, and strategic planning

Megan Wakelee

B.S. '11 - Executing leadership in a corporate setting.

Meredith Rubin

B.A. '11 - Practicing leadership and collaboration in the financial services sector.

Merritt Burke IV

MPA '98 - Various experiences in town management and community involvement.

Evan Miller

MPA '17 - Local Government Management Fellowship kickstarts graduate's professional career.

Natasha R. Nau

MPA '12 - Advocating for efficient resource allocation and streamlined service delivery in local government.

Emma Odren

MPA '18 - From IPA fellow to nonprofit manager, grad attributes workplace success to grad school experience.

Paige Gugerty

B.A. '15 - Coordinating electronic connections between healthcare providers and resources.

Paul Ruiz

B.A. and M.A. '13 - Advocating for alternative fuels and reducing America's dependence on oil.

Ryan Burke

Ph.D. '15 - Vast experience with military strategy and conducting military research.

Scott Beale

MPA '07 - Successful nonprofit entrepreneur with experience in diplomacy and national politics.

Serita Porter

M.A. '15 - Continuing her behavioral health education at the University of Delaware.

Stephanie Ottino

B.S. '11 - Executing leadership skills in higher education.

Fratern Masika Tarimo

MPA '09 - Supports nonprofit efforts to help communities in many African countries.

Thomas Martin

Ph.D. '14 - Directing the M.S. in Health Informatics program in the College of Public Health at Temple Univ.

Elizabeth Lockman

M.A. '15 - Delaware state senator with roots in advocacy.

Tom DeWire

MPA '04 - Developing strategies for education systems to improve student achievement.

Vitaly Lee

MPA '97 - energy industry project development, regulatory and asset management

Yuliya Brel

M.A. '15 - Continuing her public policy education and assisting with research at the University of Delaware.

Zack Adinoff

M.S. '13 - Experience in coordinating public safety, logistics, planning, and general disaster continuity.

Mary Kuna

M.A. '12 - Among the youngest women in PA governement to hold her level position

Dan Henne

MPA, ’19 – Anticipates and analyzes critical events that could impact worldwide operations

Wanja Thuku

MPA, ’19 – Expanding the reach of the BDT across the nation through strategic partnerships

Noah Toly

M.A. '05, Ph.D. '06 - Now provost with a career of scholarship and service that engages a broader public.

Madison Cann

B.A. '19 - Continuing her education to work in domestic policy for social justice.

Kohei Akiba

B.A. '20 - Advancing public health research using skills he learned as a student

Betsey Suchanic

MPA '19 – Supporting public libraries as an essential community resource

Lauren Camp Gates

MPA '17 - Advocacating for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families

Ellen Schenk

MPP '21 – Applies analytical skills to reproductive health and behavioral health projects

Frank Mieczkowski

MPA '03 – Experience as Legislative Fellow led to passion for public service and committment to justice

Dabney Brice

MPA '20 - Advocating for equitable investment in social entrepreneurs

Roger Huston

Ph.D. '19 - Applying organizational theory and management in higher education

Allie Foster

MPA ’22 – Overseeing the distribution of nearly $102 million in relief funding

Eric Hastings

MPA '19 - Advising leaders in the Delaware House of Representatives

Alexandra Tarantino

Alexandra Tarantino is a University of Delaware Alumni who graduated from the Historic Preservation Master's p

Jeremy Rothwell

M.A. '14, HP Cert '15 - Technical review of all city site-plans, subdivision and building permit applications.

Courtney Mogavero

B.S. '12 – Translating leadership education into a successful early career path in major tech corporations.

Janet Sheridan

M.A. '07 - Providing heritage preservation services, and cultural landscape research in southern New Jersey.

Melanie Ross Levin

B.A. and MPA '05 – Developing education and advocacy campaigns on public policy relating to women's issues.

Dená Brummer

MPA '05 – Successful private sector business partner drawing upon public sector experiences.

Eric Anthony Johnson

Ph.D. '03 – Revitalizing a community through the application of theory and practical experience.

David Rudder

Ph.D. '03 – Practicing effective leadership to academic programs that promote service to the community.

Erin Kennedy

MPA '06 – Drives health care organizations towards improving quality of patient care and clinical outcomes.

Tom Friedman

MPA '07 – Manages government relations, strategic & financial plan, and policy analysis for State Health Plan.

Mike Morton

MPA '86 – Oversees budgetary analysis and legislative information systems for the Delaware General Assembly.

Jonathan Kirch

MPA '07 – Advocating for public policy that promotes better health for all Americans.

Albert Shields

MPA '07 – Developing strategies to best communicate Governor Carney's positions on diverse policy issues.

Kim Gomes

MPA '04 – Strategically lobbying for client interests on a number of policy issues.

Erika Farris

M.A. '09 – Developing policies to better manage water drainage and promote environmental sustainability.

Mike Fortner

MPA '02 – Overseeing city planning for housing, land use, economic development, and transportation.

Emily Gonce

MPA '02 – Leading lobbying efforts to show members of Congress the value of life insurance to constituents.

Bill Clark

MPA '03 – Supervising a team of consultants to support projects for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Barrett Edwards

MPA '06 – Assisting municipalities with legal issues including planning, human resources, and finance.

Benjamin Attia

MEEP'16 - Research and consulting on market trends in solar photovoltaics in Africa and the Middle East

Anastasia Kuzmina

MPA '02 – Supporting two general managers with product and employee management in 14 countries.

Wei-Ming Chen

Conducting renewable energy and electricity market researches

Michelle Kung

PHDUAPP'14 - Promoting innovation and technology through mentoring and investing technology startups

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Eric Hastings	2019	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Hastings_Eric.jpeg	Legislative Director & Executive Assistant to the Speaker of the House	MPA '19 - Advising leaders in the Delaware House of Representatives	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=84
Dabney Brice	2020	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/dabney-brice.jpeg	Associate, Research & Equity Thought Leadership, Echoing Green	MPA '20 - Advocating for equitable investment in social entrepreneurs	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=80
Frank Mieczkowski	2003	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Frank-Mieczkowski.jpg	Commissioner, Family Court of Delaware	MPA '03 – Experience as Legislative Fellow led to passion for public service and committment to justice	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=79
Lauren Camp Gates	2017	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/lauren-camp-gates.jpg	Executive Director, Down Syndrome Association of Delaware	MPA '17 - Advocacating for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=77
Betsey Suchanic	2019	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/betsey-suchanic.jpg	Senior Program Manager, Urban Libraries Council	MPA '19 – Supporting public libraries as an essential community resource	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=76
Wanja Thuku	2019	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/wanja-thuku.jpeg	Engagement Manager, Benefits Data Trust	MPA, ’19 – Expanding the reach of the BDT across the nation through strategic partnerships	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=72
Dan Henne	2019	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/dan-henne.jpeg	Crisis Management Analyst, Goldman Sachs	MPA, ’19 – Anticipates and analyzes critical events that could impact worldwide operations	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=71
Emma Odren	2018	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Odren_Emma.jpg	Membership and Programs Manager, Philanthropy Delaware	MPA '18 - From IPA fellow to nonprofit manager, grad attributes workplace success to grad school experience.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=52
Katelyn Andrews (Hosey)	2016	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Hosey_Katelyn.png	Director of Public Policy, LiveOn NY	MPA '16 - Research assistant and Legislative Fellow experience help inform grad's career trajectory.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=28
Evan Miller	2017	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Miller_Evan.png	Interim City Manager, City of Rehoboth Beach	MPA '17 - Local Government Management Fellowship kickstarts graduate's professional career.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=50
Taylor Hawk	2017	B.A. and MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Hawk_Taylor.jpg	Policy Director for the Senate Majority Caucus, Delaware General Assembly	MPA '17 - Graduate oversees every stage of policy development for Senate Majority Caucus.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=25
Scott Murphy Eisenhart	2017	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/eisenhart_scott.jpg	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.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=20
Savannah Edwards	2017	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Edwards_Savannah.jpg	Associate Planner, Rossi Group	MPA '17 - Planning for sustainable and complete communities in Delaware and Maryland.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=18
Tom Friedman	2007	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Tom Friedman.jpg	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.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=64
Mike Fortner	2002	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Mike Fortner.jpg	Planner, City of Newark, DE	MPA '02 – Overseeing city planning for housing, land use, economic development, and transportation.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=49
Melanie Ross Levin	2005	B.A. and MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Melanie Ross Levin.jpg	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.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=44
Mark D Stevens	2009	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Mark Stevens.jpg	Administrative Officer, National Institutes of Health (NIH)	MPA '09 – Integral in the leadership and financial management of federal agencies.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=41
Kim Gomes	2004	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Kim Gomes.jpg	Vice President, The Byrd Group LLC	MPA '04 – Strategically lobbying for client interests on a number of policy issues.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=38
Jonathan Kirch	2007	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Jonathan Kirch.jpg	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.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=35
John Carney	1986	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/John Carney.jpg	Governor, State of Delaware	MPA '86 – Governor of the State of Delaware	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=34
Jenna Ahner	2014	B.A. and MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Jenna Bucsak.jpg	Senior Associate, Education Strategy Group	B.A. '12 and MPA '14 - Aligning K-12, postsecondary, and workforce systems	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=31
Erin Kennedy	2006	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Erin Kennedy.jpg	Managing Director, Performance Technologies, The Advisory Board Company	MPA '06 – Drives health care organizations towards improving quality of patient care and clinical outcomes.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=24
Emily Gonce	2002	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Emily Gonce.jpg	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.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=21
Dená Brummer	2005	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Dená Brummer.jpg	Partner, Yellow Brick Creative Studio	MPA '05 – Successful private sector business partner drawing upon public sector experiences.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=19
Cimone Philpotts	2013	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Cimone Philpotts.jpg	Doctoral Student, Urban Affairs and Public Policy	MPA '13 - Assistantship and Legislative Fellows experiences enrich doctoral student's blossoming career	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=15
Barrett Edwards	2006	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Barrett Edwards.jpg	Attorney, Hudson, Jones, Jaywork and Fisher	MPA '06 – Assisting municipalities with legal issues including planning, human resources, and finance.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=6
Bill Clark	2003	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Bill Clark.jpg	Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton	MPA '03 – Supervising a team of consultants to support projects for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=13
Andrew Haines	2003	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Andrew Haines 2.jpg	Town Manager, Town of Smyrna, Delaware	MPA '03 – An accomplished local government leader and appointed official.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=9
Anastasia Kuzmina	2002	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Anastasia Kuzmina.jpg	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.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=10
Albert Shields	2007	MPA	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Albert Shields.jpg	Delaware Press & Policy Advisor, Governor John Carney	MPA '07 – Developing strategies to best communicate Governor Carney's positions on diverse policy issues.	https://www.bidenschool.udel.edu/Images Profile Alumnus/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=8

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