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  • Zack Adinoff

    Degree: 2013, M.S.

     

    Job Title: Emergency Planner, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, Emergency Services Division

     

    Managing public safety, planning, and general disaster continuity, and serving as liaison for cities within the central part of the county.

  • Jenna Ahner

    Degree: 2014, MPA and 2012, B.A.

     

    Job Title: Senior Associate, Education Strategy Group

     

    Aligning K-12, postsecondary, and workforce systems.

  • Kohei Akiba

    Degree: 2020, B.A.

     

    Job Title: Research Assistant, Public Health Management Corporation

     

    Advancing public health research by using skills he learned as a student. 

  • Allie Foster

    Degree: 2022, MPA

     

    Job Title: COVID-19 Recovery Program Manager

     

    Overseeing the distribution of nearly $102 million in relief funding.

  • Katelyn Andrews (Hosey)

    Degree: 2016, MPA

     

    Job Title: Director of Public Policy, LiveOn NY

     

    Advocating for community-based programs that support older adults’ ability to age with dignity and respect.

  • Gwen Angalet

    Degree: 2000, Ph.D.

     

    Job Title: Special Projects Coordinator, Health and Prevention Services

     

    Ensuring programmatic and research opportunities for the promotion of children's health.

  • Abigail Armstrong

    Degree: 2021, MPA

     

    Job Title: Legislative Performance Auditor, Utah Office of the Legislative Auditor General

     

    Providing in-depth analysis that helps legislators improve programs, reduce costs, and promote accountability.

  • Benjamin Attia

    Degree: 2016, MEEP

     

    Job Title: Research Analyst, Power & Renewables

     

    Researching and consulting on market trends in solar photovoltaics in Africa and the Middle East. 

  • Scott Beale

    Degree: 2007, MPA

     

    Job Title: CEO & Founder, Atlas Corps

     

    Directing all aspects of a leadership development program for the world's best social change professionals, bringing leaders from around the world to serve in cities across the United States. 

  • Allison Becker

    Degree: 2015, M.A. Urban Affairs & Public Policy

     

    Job Title: Research Assistant, Pew Research Center

     

    Studying the health of the U.S. news industry, how it affects the American public, and in turn, how the public responds.

  • Dabney Brice

    Degree: 2020, MPA

     

    Job Title: Manager, Research and Communications, Echoing Green

     

    Advocating for equitable investment in social entrepreneurs

  • Nicholas Brock

    Degree: 2016, MAUAPP

     

    Job Title: Chief of Staff, Majority Caucus-Delaware House of Representatives 

     

    Overseeing strategy, operations, and communications for the majority caucus, ensuring legislative priorities are advanced effectively.

  • Major Tywan Brooks

    Degree: 2023, MPA and 2012, B.A.

     

    Job Title: Mobilization Officer, Delaware National Guard


    Serving as the DC Mobilization Officer for the Delaware National Guard and Battle Captain for the Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful mission on drill weekends.

  • Marlon I. Brown

    Degree: 2008, MPA

     

    Job Title: Director, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

     

    Supervising and managing the state government agency responsible for the vast majority of Michigan’s regulatory environment. 

  • Debra Brucker

    Degree: 1995, MPA

     

    Job Title: Research Associate Professor, University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability

     

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

  • Dená Brummer

    Degree: 2005, MPA

     

    Job Title: Partner, Yellow Brick Creative Studio

     

    Successful private sector business partner drawing upon public sector experiences.

  • Cori Burbach

    Degree: 2007, MPA

     

    Job Title: Assistant City Manager, City of Dubuque

     

    Assisting the City Manager with daily municipal operations and helping to shape organizational culture.

  • Merritt Burke IV

    Degree: 1998, MPA

     

    Job Title: Town Manager, Town of Fenwick Island, Delaware

     

    Managing the daily operations and functions for the Town of Fenwick Island. 

  • Ryan Burke

    Degree: 2015, Ph.D.

     

    Job Title: Assistant Professor, United States Air Force Academy

     

    Designing and implementing the academic curriculum of instruction for 22 Military & Strategic Studies courses taught to over 1,500 students per year. 

  • Elizabeth Burland

    Degree: 2015, B.A. and M.A.

     

    Job Title: Assistant Research Professor at the University of Connecticut's School of Public Policy

     

    Teaching graduate-level courses and researching educational stratification, economic inequality, and public policy design.

  • Alexander C. Burns

    Degree: MPA, 2018

     

    Job Title: Associate Attorney; City Solicitor for the City of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; Interim City Solicitor for the City of Lewes, DE

     

    Supporting the areas of administrative and government law, land use, and civil litigation.

  • Madison Cann

    Degree: 2019, B.A.

     

    Job Title: MPP Candidate, Harvard Kennedy School

     

    Continuing her education to work in domestic policy for social justice.

  • John Carney

    Degree: 1986, MPA

     

    Job Title: Mayor, City of Wilmington

     

    Leading the City of Wilmington, directing overall municipal operations. 

  • Hsien-Ho (Ray) Chang

    Degree: 2015, Ph.D.

     

    Job Title: Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University

     

    Utilizing his knowledge of disaster science to educate students on fire and emergency management.

  • Wei-Ming Chen

    Degree: 2014, PHD-ENEP

     

    Job Title: Associate Policy Scientist

     

    Conducting renewable energy and electricity market researches. 

  • Christopher Czepiel

    Degree: 2019, MPA

     

    Job Title: Budget Director, Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ways and Means

     

    Managing all budgetary matters before the Massachusetts Senate. 

  • Momar Talla Cissé

    Degree: 2020, MPA

     

    Job Title: Executive Director, Foundation for a Healthier Senegal (FOHSEN)

     

    Directing all aspects of FOHSEN, including research, implementation, and day-to-day operations. 

  • Bill Clark

    Degree: 2003, MPA

     

    Job Title: Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton

     

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

  • Jennifer Daniels

    Degree: 2022, PHDUAPP
     

    Job Title: National Poverty Fellow, Institute for Research on Poverty, in residence at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

     

    Supporting applied research and evaluation efforts focused on federal human services programs.

  • Tom DeWire

    Degree: 2004, MPA

     

    Job Title: Engagement and Operations Manager, Education Delivery Institute (EDI)

     

    Developing strategies for education systems to improve student achievement.

  • Caitlin Del Collo

    Degree: 2014, MAUAPP

     

    Job Title: Chief Strategy Advisor, Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)

     

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

  • Kelsey Edmond

    Degree: 2014, B.S.; 2018, M.P.A.

     

    Job Title: Management Analyst, Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management. University of Massachusetts Boston

     

    Exploring the digital divide, co-productive policymaking, and comparative public administration. 

  • Barrett Edwards

    Degree: 2006, MPA

     

    Job Title: Attorney, Hudson, Jones, Jaywork and Fisher

     

    Assisting municipalities with legal issues, including planning, human resources, and finance.

  • Savannah Edwards

    Degree: 2017, MPA

     

    Job Title: Associate Planner, Rossi Group

     

    Planning for sustainable and complete communities in Delaware and Maryland.

  • Scott Murphy Eisenhart

    Degree: 2017, MPA

     

    Job Title: Senior Research Analyst, Pennsylvania House of Representatives

     

    Conducting targeted policy research, shaping legislative strategy, and supporting committee operations for PA House members while coordinating with district staff to resolve constituent issues.

  • Emily Gonce

    Degree: 2002, MPA

     

    Job Title: Corporate Vice President, Office of Governmental Affairs, New York Life Insurance

     

    Leading lobbying efforts to show members of Congress the value of life insurance to constituents.

  • Jules Emory

    Degree: 2018, MPA

     

    Job Title: Legislative Director, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)

     

    Supervising and coordinating all Legislative activities across the state’s largest department. 

  • Erika Farris

    Degree: 2009, M.A.

     

    Job Title: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Fellow, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

     

    Developing policies to better manage water drainage and promote environmental sustainability.

  • Jamie Forrest

    Degree: 2020, MPA

     

    Job Title: Project Manager, University of Delaware English Language Institute

     

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

  • Mike Fortner

    Degree: 2002, MPA

     

    Job Title: Planner, City of Newark, DE

     

    Overseeing city planning for housing, land use, economic development, and transportation.

  • Tom Friedman

    Degree: 2007, MPA

     

    Job Title: Director of Policy, Planning, and Analysis, State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees

     

    Managing government relations, strategic & financial plan, and policy analysis for the State Health Plan.

  • Andrew Furman

    Degree: 2025, MPA

     

    Job Title: William & Hannah Penn Fellow, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Policy Office

     

    Working on policies related to PFAS and other emerging contaminants, ensuring the Department’s work reflects the priorities of the Secretary and the Governor.

  • Matthew Garlipp

    Degree: 2013, B.A.

     

    Job Title: Project Manager, Markets Group, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

     

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

  • Lauren Camp Gates

    Degree: 2017, MPA

     

    Job Title: Executive Director, Down Syndrome Association of Delaware

     

    Advocating for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.

  • Angela Gladwell

    Degree: 1998, M.A.

     

    Job Title: Director, Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

     

    Directing environmental planning and federal emergency management decision making.

  • James B. Goetschius

    Degree: 2014, Ph.D.

     

    Job Title: Program Manager, Eastern United States, U.S. Army Health Facility Planning Agency

     

    Serving in the U.S. Army to improve health care facilities in the eastern United States.

  • Kim Gomes

    Degree: 2004, MPA

     

    Job Title: Partner, ByrdGomes

     

    Strategically lobbying for client interests on a number of policy issues before key opinion leaders and decision-makers in state and local government.

  • Alex Greer

    Degree: 2012, M.S. and 2015, Ph.D.

     

    Job Title: Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University

     

    Instructing courses in the Political Science Department at OSU and conducting interdisciplinary, mixed methods research on a number of elements of disaster science.

  • Paige Gugerty

    Degree: 2015, B.S.

     

    Job Title: Project Engineer, athenahealth

     

    Coordinating electronic connections between healthcare providers and resources.

  • Andrew S. Haines

    Degree: 2003, MPA

     

    Job Title: Executive Director, National PELRA

     

    Engaging in conversations with jurisdictions on how to maintain community services. 

  • Eric Hastings

    Degree: 2019, MPA

     

    Job Title: Legislative Director & Executive Assistant to the Speaker of the House

     

    Advising leaders in the Delaware House of Representatives.

  • Taylor Hawk

    Degree: 2017, B.A. and MPA

     

    Job Title: Director of Legislative and Political Strategy

     

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

  • Dan Henne

    Degree: 2019, MPA

     

    Job Title: Crisis Management Analyst, Goldman Sachs

     

    Anticipating and analyzing critical events that could impact worldwide operations. 

  • Jorge Hernandez-Limon

    Degree: 2022, MPP

     

    Job Title: Engineering and Water Resource Planner, Army Corp of Engineers

     

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

  • Roger Huston

    Degree: 2019, Ph.D.

     

    Job Title: President, Williamson University

     

    Presiding over Williamson University, managing overall strategy, financial health, and external relations.

  • Lindsey Interlante

    Degree: 2007, MPA

     

    Job Title: Executive Director, Colonial Academic Alliance

     

    Advocating for enriched, hands-on learning experiences at higher education institutions.

  • Michael S. Jackson

    Degree: 1998, MPA

     

    Job Title: Vice President for Finance, Delaware Technical Community College

     

    Facilitating financial plans, budget approvals, and other related financial operations. 

  • Eric Anthony Johnson

    Degree: 2003, Ph.D.

     

    Job Title: President and CEO, Aeon (affordable housing nonprofit)

     

    Revitalizing a community through the application of theory and practical experience.

  • Kirsten Jones

    Degree: 2016, M.A.

     

    Job Title: Leadership Fellow, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

     

    Contributing to policies that strengthen transportation and trade in New York and New Jersey.

  • Laura Keeley

    Degree: 2012, Public Planning and Historic Preservation

     

    Job Title: Community Planner with the Federal Transit Administration

     

    Providing guidance on how to program and fund long-term transportation plans. 

  • Christopher Kelly

    Degree: 2014, MPA

     

    Job Title: Senior Economic Researcher

     

    Leading DPP’s research and business intelligence. 

  • Erin Kennedy

    Degree: 2006, MPA

     

    Job Title: Managing Director, Performance Technologies, The Advisory Board Company

     

    Steering health care organizations towards improving the quality of patient care and clinical outcomes.

  • Jonathan Kirch

    Degree: 2007, MPA

     

    Job Title: Government Relations Director, Delaware and Philadelphia chapters of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

     

    Advocating for public policy that promotes better health for all Americans.

  • Mary Kuna

    Degree: 2012, M.A. Urban Affairs and Public Policy

     

    Job Title: Executive Director, Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities

     

    Directing overall operations for CCHRA as one of the youngest women to hold that level of leadership in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

  • Michelle Kung

    Degree: 2014, PHDUAPP

     

    Job Title: TINVA Singapore Chapter

     

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

  • Anastasia Kuzmina

    Degree: 2002, MPA

     

    Job Title: HR Consultant, Interim CHRO, Executive  Coach; APCOA Group, Interim

     

    Advising Private Equity firms on Board and Executive Committee appointments and conducting leadership team assessments.

  • Meghan Lapointe

    Degree: 2023, MPA and 2021, B.A.

     

    Job Title: Land Use Coordinator, Town of Hampton Falls, New Hampshire

     

    Managing the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment .

  • Maxwell Lasher

    Degree: 2019, B.A.

     

    Job Title: Management Analyst I, State of Delaware. Department of Safety and Homeland Security

     

    Advocating for people with disabilities through comprehensive legislative tracking, data analysis, and strategic database management.

  • Vitaly Lee

    Degree: 1997, MPA

     

    Job Title: Executive Vice President, BayWa r.e. Solar Projects

     

    Leading energy industry project development, regulatory, and asset management.

  • William Lescas

    Degree: 2022, MPA

     

    Job Title: Deputy Policy Director, Delaware Senate, Democratic Caucus

     

    Supporting senators at all phases of the legislative process by conducting research, assisting attorneys with bill drafting, engaging with stakeholders, and advising senators on legislative strategy.

  • Chunjing Liu

    Degree: 2014, M.S.

     

    Job Title: Chief of Staff, Department of Marine Forecast and Disaster Mitigation, State Oceanic Administration, China

     

    Serving on the front lines of marine disaster mitigation through effective policy planning in China.

  • Elizabeth Lockman

    Degree: 2015, M.A.

     

    Job Title: State Senator for Delaware, District 3

     

    Serving as a Delaware state senator with roots in advocacy.

  • Thomas Martin

    Degree: 2014, Ph.D.

     

    Job Title: Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Saint Joseph's University

     

    Directing the Master's in Health Informatics program at Saint Joseph's University. 

  • Jissell Martinez

    Degree: 2010, MPA

     

    Job Title: Business Administrator, University of Delaware

     

    Managing fiscal affairs and serving as a liaison for the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.

  • Jenna Mayhew

    Degree: 2023, MPP

     

    Job Title: Legislative Correspondent on Energy, Environmental, and Agricultural Policy, Office of U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE)

     

    Tracking pending legislation in Congress, forming proposals, and providing advice on energy and environmental policies.

  • Valerie McCartan

    Degree: 1993, MAUAPP

     

    Job Title: Executive Assistant to the President Pro Tempore, Delaware State Senate

     

    Managing the Pro Tem’s appointments, staffing the Senate Executive Committee, supporting legislative initiatives, and engaging with civic organizations and constituents statewide.

  • Mihret Walelgne Menberu

    Degree: 2025, MPA

     

    Job Title: Research Associate, West Health Policy Center

     

    Conducting policy research and data analysis on healthcare costs, successful aging, and access to affordable care for older adults

  • Frank Mieczkowski

    Degree: 2003, MPA

     

    Job Title: Commissioner, Family Court of Delaware

     

    Presiding over family-related issues, including family and juvenile matters. 

  • Evan Miller

    Degree: 2017, MPA

     

    Job Title: Assistant City Manager, City of Rehoboth Beach

     

    Supporting the City of Rehoboth Beach's daily administrative and operational functions. 

  • Courtney Mogavero

    Degree: 2012, B.S.

     

    Job Title: University Programs Coordinator, Google

     

    Translating leadership education into a successful early career path in major tech corporations.

  • Natasha R. Nau

    Degree: 2012, MPA

     

    Job Title: Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Management, Philadelphia Fire Department

     

    Advocating for efficient resource allocation and streamlined service delivery in local government.

  • Emma Odren

    Degree: 2018, MPA

     

    Job Title: Director of Economic Development, New Castle County 

     

    Supporting local business development by helping entrepreneurs, startups, and other small companies expand and create jobs within the county.

  • Stephanie Ottino

    Degree: 2011, B.S.

     

    Job Title: Assistant Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Widener University

     

    Executing leadership skills in higher education.

  • Hira Rashid

    Degree: 2015, M.A. and 2020, Ph.D.

     

    Job Title: Research Associate, Office of Health Affairs, West Virginia University

     

    Fulbright scholar who studied global health economics and urbanization.

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Degree: 2005, B.A. and MPA

     

    Job Title: State Representative for Delaware’s 10th District

     

    Advocating for equity and justice.

  • Jeremy Rothwell

    Degree: 2014 M.A.

     

    Job Title: Director of Planning, Town of Smyrna, Del.

     

    Directing the technical review of all town site-plans, subdivision and building permit applications.

  • Meredith Rubin

    Degree: 2011, B.A.

     

    Job Title: Senior Process Manager, Financial Services Customer Office, Capital One

     

    Practicing leadership and collaboration in the financial services sector.

  • David Rudder

    Degree: 2003, Ph.D.

     

    Job Title: Associate Dean, Springfield College's School of Human Services

     

    Providing effective leadership to academic programs that promote service to the community. 

  • Paul Ruiz

    Degree: 2014, MAUAPP and 2011, B.A.

     

    Job Title: Senior Director, Policy at SAFE

     

    Helping to lead the organization's work to advance U.S. critical mineral supply chains, transportation mobility, electrification, and European energy security.

  • Victor Santos

    Degree: 2008, MPA

     

    Job Title: Associate Vice President, Government Relations, Thurgood Marshall College Fund

     

    Advocating for the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their students to Congress and the White House. 

  • Ellen Schenk

    Degree: 2021, MPP and 2020, B.A.

     

    Job Title: Data Analyst, Reproductive Equity Action Lab, University of Wisconsin-Madison

     

    Specializes in quantitative methods to identify barriers and facilitators to accessing reproductive health care.

  • Meredith Seitz

    Degree: 2012, MPA

     

    Job Title: Chief of Staff

     

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

  • Janet Sheridan

    Degree: 2007, M.A.

     

    Job Title: Principal, Down Jersey Heritage Research, LLC

     

    Providing heritage preservation services, and cultural landscape research in southern New Jersey.

  • Albert Shields

    Degree: 2007, MPA

     

    Job Title: Director of Business and Economic Development, University of Delaware

     

    Advocating for university priorities with state and local governments.

  • Alex Southerst

    Degree: 2021, MPA

     

    Job Title:  Legislative Aide, Delaware House of Representatives

     

    Researching, drafting, and analyzing policy documents for the Delaware General Assembly. 

  • Andrea Spahr

    MPA 2002 

     

    Job Title: Senior Marketing Manager, Global Institutional Services, Wilmington Trust

     

    Managing marketing strategies for the European market. 

  • Mark D. Stevens

    Degree: 2009, MPA

     

    Job Title: Administrative Officer, National Institutes of Health (NIH)

     

    Coordinating a $1 billion budget at the NIH while advising executive leadership on administrative policy, internal controls, and operational efficiency.

  • ​Betsey Suchanic

    Degree: 2019, MPA

     

    Job Title: Environmental Training Specialist, Grow America
     

    Designing and providing training to community and economic development finance professionals across the United States.

  • Suzanne J Piotrowski

    Degree: 1998, MPA

     

    Job Title: Professor and Director at the School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University

     

    Researching open government and transparency, while teaching in multiple programs, and co-directing the MPA program.

  • Brett Swan

    Degree: 2019, MPA

     

    Job Title: Energy Programs Manager (Principal Planner), State Energy Office, DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy

     

    Overseeing the State’s energy programs to address energy justice, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase the use of renewable energy, and improve energy efficiency.

  • Cimone Sylver

    Degree: 2022, PhD; 2013, MPA

     

    Job Title: Manager of Government Affairs and Policy, Christiana Care

     

    Working to close equity gaps for historically marginalized communities. 

  • Antonina Tantillo

    Degree: 2019, MPA

     

    Job Title: City Administrator, City of New Castle


    Managing day-to-day municipal affairs.

  • Alexandra Tarantino

    Degree: 2014, Historic Preservation M.A.

     

    Job Title: Architectural Historian for DelDot

     

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

  • Fratern Masika Tarimo

    Degree: 2009, MPA

     

    Job Title: Consultant and Trainer

     

    Supporting nonprofit efforts to help communities in many African countries.

  • Wanja Thuku

    Degree: 2019, MPA

     

    Job Title: Engagement Manager, Benefits Data Trust

     

    Expanding the reach of the BDT across the nation through strategic partnerships.

  • Noah Toly

    Degree: 2006, M.A. and Ph.D.

     

    Job Title: Provost, Calvin University

     

    Serving as provost with a career of scholarship and service that engages a broader public.

  • Eli Turkel

    Degree: 2020, PHDUAPP, MPA

     

    Job Title: Senior Research Associate, ChristianaCare, Department of Community Health

     

    Developing, evaluating, and producing analytics for the department’s programs. 

  • Jessica Velez

    Degree: 2015, MPA

    Job Title: Conflict & Collaboration Specialist, Junior Partner, Mapping Change

     

    Building leaders' capacity to collaborate effectively, engage conflict constructively, and create positive change.

  • Megan Wakelee

    Degree: 2011, B.S.

     

    Job Title: Marketing Programs Manager, Bentley Systems, Inc.

     

    Executing marketing leadership and expertise in a corporate setting.

  • Rachel Widom

    Degree: 2022, MPA and 2021, B.A.

     

    Job Title: Research Project Coordinator at RAND

     

    Assisting researchers in submitting various proposals. 

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