International City/County Managers Association

UD Student Chapter

ABOUT UD ICMA

Established in 2018, the University of Delaware's student chapter of the International County/City Management Association (ICMA) educates students about career opportunities in local government, connects students with local professionals in the field, and engages them in local government projects.

chapter officers

Meghan Rydell is a senior double majoring in public policy and political science with a concentration in global politics at the University of Delaware. She is a proud member of the Honors College, a Community Engagement Scholar, and a 4+1 Master's of Public Administration (MPA) student. Additionally, she is a former Washington, D.C. Fellow in the UD Semester in D.C. Program, where she interned for Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE). She serves as a City Management Fellow through the Institute of Public Administration, working directly for the City of New Castle, Delaware. There, she is gaining experience in grant writing, community outreach, and flood resilience and historic preservation policy. This is her second year serving as President of the UD Student Chapter of the International City/County Management Association, following her previous service as Communications and Social Media Chair. Other leadership experience includes serving as Vice President and, formerly, as Secretary of the Biden School Student Association. Meghan is committed to amplifying diverse perspectives and advancing her peers' academic, professional, and social experiences through meaningful programming and collaboration. She is excited to continue growing the ICMA chapter and to connect students with local governments across Delaware.

Email: megry@udel.edu

Alexandria McClellan is a second-year Master of Public Administration student. This is her third year as a member of ICMA and her second year serving on the executive board. Additionally, she attended last year's ICMA Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida, where she had the opportunity to network with city/county managers from across the U.S., attend a variety of research sessions, and accept the Best Chapter Event award on behalf of our chapter. She currently works as a Research Assistant at the Institute for Public Administration and previously served as the MPA Representative for both the Biden School and the Graduate Student Government. Outside of academic work, Alex serves on the Newark Steering Committee, where she helps develop the City's new Comprehensive Plan. Her interests include community planning, local government and city management, environmental sustainability, and creating more vibrant, resilient communities.

Email: alexmccl@udel.edu

Colin Walsh is a second-year Master of Public Administration student. This is his second year as a member of the University of Delaware's student ICMA chapter, and his first year serving as the Chapter's Treasurer. Previously, he obtained his Undergraduate Degree in Political Science and Public Policy from UD in 2023. He has work experience in policy research through UD’s Legislative Fellowship program with the Delaware General Assembly, as well as with Mars-Wrigley and the District Office of Congressman Josh Gottheimer.

Email: bird@udel.edu

Andrew Wenger is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the University of Delaware after completing his bachelor's degree in leadership. He has a strong interest in local government and aspires to become a city manager. Through an internship with the City of New Castle, he gained experience working on municipal planning initiatives, including sign ordinance updates and community outreach projects. He has also worked with Event Allies, supporting community events across Delaware, and serves as the head coach of the St. Mark's freshman boys soccer team. He is excited to be involved with the University of Delaware ICMA Student Chapter and looks forward to learning from fellow members while continuing to develop as a future public service leader

Email: awenger@udel.edu

Anthony F. Fiore is a public policy and political science student at the University of Delaware, with minors in emergency management and public health. Passionate about public service, Anthony is committed to advancing effective public policy, strengthening civic engagement, and improving government at the local, state, and federal levels. Outside the classroom, Anthony has built experience in legislative affairs, political campaigns, emergency management, and emergency medical services. He has worked on numerous political campaigns across Pennsylvania and has served in legislative offices, where he has focused on constituent services, public policy, and government operations. Anthony is also a nationally certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a certified CPR and STOP THE BLEED Instructor, reflecting his dedication to public safety and community service. Whether responding to emergencies, developing policy solutions, or engaging with community members, he is driven by a commitment to making government more responsive, effective, and accessible. As a member of the University of Delaware ICMA Student Chapter, Anthony looks forward to collaborating with fellow students passionate about local government and public administration while helping to prepare the next generation of public service leaders.

Email: afiore@udel.edu

Lisa Carter is a second-year MPA Student at the Biden School of Public Policy and Administration with undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Japanese Language (also from the University of Delaware). Prior to serving on the ICMA Executive Board, Lisa had experience as the president, secretary, and social media chair of UD’s Japanese Culture and Language Club. Lisa was a 2026 Legislative Fellow with the Delaware General Assembly’s Senate Majority Caucus and a Youth Ambassador at the USA Pavilion at the 2025 Osaka World Expo.

Email: ltaki@udel.edu