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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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Mark Rucci
B.A. and MPA '15 – Continuing his public policy education internationally.
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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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Professional Education Certificates

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The School of Public Policy & Administration (SPPA) offers two graduate certificate programs that may be taken as standalone programs or in conjunction with another degree program. Certificates offered are:

Nonprofit and Voluntary Action: provides useful knowledge and practical skill-building for students in any field who want to advance their careers in the nonprofit and/or public sector
Historic Preservation: prepares professionals for the successful practice of historic preservation in public, private and non-profit venues

The certificates are perfect for mid-career professionals who want a continuing education program, students who want a specialized add-on to their degree, or students interested in a full-time graduate degree program who want an introduction to graduate study.