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Biden visits campus to celebrate the launch of The Biden Institute with UD and SPPA.

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Biden Challenge Conference
Join us for the Biden Challenge Conference to share your policy ideas on middle class revitalization. All attendees will participate in an idea exchange which will be complimented by plenary panel presentations. This is an exciting opportunity for public affairs scholars, researchers, and students to share policy solutions and ideas for consideration by former Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden. Click for details and registration information.
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Student Named Alexander J. Taylor Sr. Award 2018 Recipient
Graduating senior and Public Policy major Zachary Sexton has been named the recipient of the 2018 Alexander J. Taylor Sr. Award by the University of Delaware Alumni Association.
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SPPA Student Spotlight
Callie Kanim, a 4+1 student who is about to graduate with B.A. in Public Policy and Master of Public Administration degrees, has been awarded a prestigious Ransome Scholarship for continued study at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
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Students Highlight Research at DelDOT Showcase
Through their work with the School of Public Policy and Administration's Institute for Public Administration, five students participated in the DelDOT Research Showcase in Dover.
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Minni Recognized for Outstanding Service to Delmarva GIS Community
The Delaware Geographic Data Committee (DGDC) honored the organizing committee of Delaware GIS Day 2017 with an award for its dedication to outstanding service to the Delmarva GIS Community.
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Alex Greer
Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University
M.S. and B.A. '15 - Experience in quick response fieldwork, teaching emergency management.
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Andrew Haines
Deputy City Manager, City of Newark, DE
MPA '03 – An accomplished local governmental leader and elected official.
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Chunjing Liu
Chief of Staff, Department of Marine Forecast and Disaster Mitigation, State Oceanic Administration, China
M.S. '14 – On the front lines of marine disaster mitigation through effective policy planning in China.
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Cimone Philpotts
Doctoral Student, Urban Affairs and Public Policy
MPA '13 - Assistantship and Legislative Fellows experiences enrich doctoral student's blossoming career
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Gwen Angalet
Special Projects Coordinator, Health and Prevention Services
Ph.D. '00 - Ensuring programmatic and research opportunities for the promotion of children's health.
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Hira Rashid
Doctoral Candidate and CCRS Graduate Assistant
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
Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University
Ph.D. '15 - Utilizing his knowledge of disaster science to educate students on fire and emergency management.
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James B. Goetschius
Program Manager, Eastern United States, U.S. Army Health Facility Planning Agency
Ph.D. '14 - Serves in the U.S. Army improving health care facilities in the eastern United States.
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Jenna Bucsak
Program Officer, Rodel Foundation of Delaware
B.A. and MPA '14 - Provides support for legislative and external affairs.
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John Carney
Governor, State of Delaware
MPA '86 – Newly elected Governor of the State of Delaware
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Kelsey Edmond
MPA Student, School of Public Policy & Administration
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
Executive Director, Colonial Academic Alliance
MPA '07 - Advocates for enriched, hands-on learning experiences at higher education institutions.
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Mark Rucci
Federal Analyst, Deloitte Consulting LLP
B.A. and MPA '15 – Continuing his public policy education internationally.
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Meredith Rubin
Senior Process Manager, Financial Services Customer Office, Capital One
B.A. '11 - Practicing leadership and collaboration in the financial services sector.
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Paige Gugerty
Project Engineer, athenahealth
B.A. '15 - Coordinating electronic connections bewteen healthcare providers and resources.
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Paul Ruiz
Policy Associate, Securing America's Future Energy
B.A. and M.A. '13 - Advocating for alternative fuels and reducing America's depencdence on oil.
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Stephanie Ottino
Assistant Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Widener University
B.S. '11 - Executing leadership skills in higher education.
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Tom DeWire
Engagement and Operations Manager, Education Delivery Institute (EDI)
MPA '04 - Developing strategies for education systems to improve student achievement.
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Yuliya Brel
Ph.D. Student in Public Policy, School of Public Policy & Administration
M.A. '15 - Continuing her public policy education and assisting with research at the University of Delaware.
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Megan Wakelee
Marketing Programs Manager, Bentley Systems, Inc.
B.S. '11 - Executing leadership in a corporate setting.
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Zack Adinoff
Emergency Planner, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, Emergency Services Division
M.S. '13 - Experience in coordinating public safety, logistics, planning, and general disaster continuity.
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Jissell Martinez
Business Administrator, University of Delaware
MPA '10 - Manages fiscal affairs and serves as a liaison for the Dept of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
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Scott Beale
CEO & Founder, Atlas Corps
MPA '07 - Successful nonprofit entrepreneur with experience in diplomacy and national politics.
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Matthew Garlipp
Associate, Global Public Sector, Grant Thornton LLP
B.A. '13 - Measuring perfomance and running analyses for a federal government agency.
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Merritt Burke IV
Town Manager, Town of Fenwick Island, Delaware
MPA '98 - Various experiences in town management and community involvement.
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Ryan Burke
Assistant Professor, United States Air Force Academy
Ph.D. '15 - Vast experience with military strategy and conducting military research.
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Allison Becker
Research Assistant, Pew Research Center
B.A. '13 and M.A. '15 - Experienced and published media policy researcher.
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Serita Porter
Policy Researcher, University of Delaware
M.A. '15 - Continuing her behavioral health education at the University of Delaware.
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Kirsten Jones
Leadership Fellow, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
M.A. '16 - Contributing to policies that strengthen transportation and trade in New York and New Jersey.
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Elizabeth Burland
Doctoral Student, University of Michigan
M.A. '15 - Studying for a doctoral degree in Sociology and Public Policy at the University of Michigan.
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Elizabeth Lockman
Director, Parent Advocacy Council for Education, Christina Cultural Arts Center
M.A. '15 - Education policy and equity in the urban landscape; improving advocacy efforts in Wilmington.
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Thomas Martin
Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Temple University
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
Planner, AECOM
MPA '17 - Planning for sustainable and complete communities in Delaware and Maryland.
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Scott Murphy Eisenhart
Legislative Aide, Delaware House of Representatives
MPA '17 - Legislative aide credits SPPA experience for helping him excel in the world of politics and policy.
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Taylor Hawk
Policy Analyst, EdBuild
MPA '17 - Graduate's policy analysis and research aims to improve education funding.
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Evan Miller
Local Government Management Fellow, Cities of Rehoboth Beach and Milford, Del.
MPA '17 - Local Government Management Fellowship kickstarts graduate's professional career
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Angela Gladwell
Director, Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
M.A. ’98 – Instrumental in environmental planning and federal emergency management decision making.
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Mark D. Stevens
Administrative Officer, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
MPA '09 – Integral in the leadership and financial management of federal agencies.
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Courtney Mogavero
University Programs Coordinator, Google
B.S. '12 – Translating leadership education into a successful early career path in major tech corporations.
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Melanie Ross Levin
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.
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Dená Brummer
Partner, Yellow Brick Creative Studio
MPA '05 – Successful private sector business partner drawing upon public sector experiences.
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Eric Johnson
Executive Director, University Park Alliance
Ph.D. '03 – Revitalizing a community through the application of theory and practical experience.
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David Rudder
Associate Dean, Springfield College's School of Human Services
Ph.D. '03 – Practicing effective leadership to academic programs that promote service to the community.
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Erin Kennedy
Managing Director, Performance Technologies, The Advisory Board Company
MPA '06 – Drives health care organizations towards improving quality of patient care and clinical outcomes.
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Tom Friedman
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.
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Mike Morton
Controller General, State of Delaware
MPA '86 – Oversees budgetary analysis and legislative information systems for the Delaware General Assembly.
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Jonathan Kirch
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.
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Albert Shields
Delaware Press & Policy Advisor, Governor John Carney
MPA '07 – Developing strategies to best communicate Governor Carney's positions on diverse policy issues.
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Kim Gomes
Vice President, The Byrd Group LLC
MPA '04 – Strategically lobbying for client interests on a number of policy issues.
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Erika Farris
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Fellow, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
M.A. '09 – Developing policies to better manage water drainage and promote environmental sustainability.
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Mike Fortner
Planner, City of Newark, DE
MPA '02 – Overseeing city planning for housing, land use, economic development, and transportation.
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Emily Gonce
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.
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Bill Clark
Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton
MPA '03 – Supervising a team of consultants to support projects for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Anastasia Kuzmina
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.
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Barrett Edwards
Attorney, Hudson, Jones, Jaywork and Fisher
MPA '06 – Assisting municipalities with legal issues including planning, human resources, and finance.
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28
Biden Challenge Conference
Sep. 28th, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Clayton Hall
Oct
10
Basic Mediation Training
Oct. 10th, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Buena Vista Conference Center | New Castle, Del.
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11
Basic Mediation Training
Oct. 11th, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Buena Vista Conference Center | New Castle, Del.

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