Real World Experience

Master's Programs

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

Engages in conversations with jurisdictions on how to maintain community services

Angela Gladwell

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

Elizabeth Burland

Teaches grad-level and researches educational stratification, economic inequality, and public policy design

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

Leads the development and implementation of DSEA’s legislative and political strategy at the state level

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 - Implementing best practices in strategy and portfolio management for effective market operations

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 – Conduct research, develop insights, and engage economic and community development for practitioners

Lauren Camp Gates

MPA '17 - Advocating 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 commitment 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

Jorge Hernandez-Limon

Analyzes economic, social, and engineering principles in federal water infrastructure projects.

Nicole Seymour

MPA '15- Resolves Superstorm Sandy Resilience Program and Capital Programs’ multimillion dollar projects

Jamie Forrest

Working to improve outcomes for ESL students throughout the state through teacher certification and profession

Nicholas Brock

Presides over and adjudicates criminal and civil cases within the jurisdiction of the Justice of the Peace

Christopher Kelly

Serves as the head of DPP’s research and business intelligence

Alex Southerst

Leads UWDE and DRJC's public policy and legislative advocacy initiatives

Meredith Seitz

Oversees policy, legislation and regulation work, as well as communications and human resources.

Abigail Armstrong

Provides in-depth analysis that help legislators improve programs, reduce costs, and promote accountability.

Eli Turkel

Develops, evaluates, and produces analytics for the department’s programs.

Jules Emory

Oversees and coordinates all Legislative activities across the state’s largest department

Antonina Tantillo

Manages the day-to-day operations of the town’s plans, activities, projects, and events

Andrea Spahr

Manages marketing strategies for the European market

Michael S Jackson

Facilitates financial plans, budget approvals, and other related financial operations

Alexander C Burns

Specializes in the areas of administrative and government law, land use, and civil litigation

Christopher Czepiel

Oversees all budgetary matters before the Massachusetts Senate

Debra Brucker

Conducts research that examines economic security and health disparities for people with disabilities

Suzanne J Piotrowski

Researches open government and transparency, teaches in multiple programs and co-directs the MPA program

Caitlin Del Collo

Represents DSHA on boards and commissions, presenting findings and supporting affordable housing initiatives

Jenna Mayhew

Tracks pending legislation in Congress, forms proposals, provides advice on energy and environmental policies

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 – Advocating for university priorities with state and local governments.

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 - Assisting leading technology companies from Taiwan to enter into SEA markets.

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Research Assistantships

Public affairs, nonprofit management, and emergency science students get experience in research and internship opportunities.

Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy & Administration graduate students are eligible to be considered for research assistantships that are generated with Biden School faculty and affiliated research centers. Research assistants engage in real-world projects, working side by side with faculty and professional staff, while receiving financial support. Learn more about Biden School's graduate research assistantships.

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Internships

An internship is a paid work experience that has academic and professional value. Most Biden School graduate students complete an internship as part of the degree program. Learn more about graduate internships in public administration, public policy, disaster science, and more.

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Legislative Fellows Program

Gov. John Carney networks with Biden School of Public Policy & Administration students.

Gov. John Carney (MPA alumnus) networks with students at a recent event.

The University of Delaware's Legislative Fellows Program offers participants the opportunity to work directly with legislators during the six-month legislative session at the Delaware General Assembly. Through their nonpartisan, in-depth research, Fellows assist legislators in addressing critical issues facing the state.

In recent years, Fellows have worked on areas as diverse as land-use planning, education reform, and juvenile justice. Learn more about the Legislative Fellows Program, managed by the Institute for Public Administration.

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Local Government Management Fellows

Local Government Management Fellows learn valuable skills specific to local government that they can use in their future careers. They build long-lasting relationships with city/town managers, supervisors, and other local government officials in their jurisdictions.

The UD Local Government Management Fellows (LGMF) Program is designed to attract and develop talented emerging professionals in local government. The program allows selected UD 4+1, Master of Public Policy (MPP), or Master of Public Administration (MPA) students to translate a passion for public service into practice through work placements with city and town managers in Delaware.

Recruitment begins in February. Candidates should be interested in a career in local government, members of the UD ICMA Student Chapter, and able to commute to, or live near, the host local government for a 10-week period in the summer. Fellows will receive a paid stipend from the municipality, which is administered by IPA. For more information, view the GIS Story Map for highlights from the 2019 UD Local Government Management Fellows and Local Government Management Fellows Program.

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