School of Public Policy and Administration

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GRADUATE EDUCATION

Messick Lecture and Reception
The 2018 Messick Lecutre, "Why am I jealous of Delaware? Innovations, programs, and initiatives for top 10 schools," will be presented on October 29, 2018 at the Courtyard Marriott by Dr. Sandra O. Archibald, dean of the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington. A reception will follow the lecture. RSVP by October 23 to cbrong@udel.edu.
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Promoting Disaster Preparedness for Delaware's Aging Population
Institute for Public Administration staff and students helped Delaware's Cape Region residents learn about area disaster relief and emergency planning initiatives.
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NEW BOOK: “A Century of Segregation" by Prof. Ware
The book explains how race and class intersect in ways that uniquely disadvantage African-Americans and other racial minorities
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Student Spotlight
Ruberto joins a cohort of 10 from universities all over USA including; University of Michigan, University of California, Davis, and University of North Carolina, Greensboro.
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20th Annual Democracy Project Institute for Teachers
Delaware K-12 teachers—spanning public, charter, and private schools—had the opportunity to learn about civics education under a concentrated lens during the Institute for Public Administration's (IPA) 2018 Democracy Project Institute for Teachers.
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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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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 Ahner
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
Presidential Management Fellow, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Department of Treasury
B.A. '13 - Enabling federal transparency and accountability via open, accessible, and standardized budget data
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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
Presumptive State Senator for Delaware, District 3
M.A. '15 - Delaware state senator with roote in advocacy.
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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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Natasha R. Nau
Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Management, Philadelphia Fire Department
MPA '12 - Advocating for efficient resource allocation and streamlined service delivery in local government.
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Jeremy Rothwell
City Planner, City of Harrington, Delaware and member of the State Review Board for Historic Preservation
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
Administrative Officer, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
MPA '09 – Integral in the leadership and financial management of federal agencies.
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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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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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Janet Sheridan
Principal, Down Jersey Heritage Research, LLC
M.A. '07 - Providing heritage preservation services, and cultural landscape research in southern New Jersey.
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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
Community Development Director, City of Bloomington
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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Oct
18
Basic Mediation Training
Oct. 18th, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Buena Vista Conference Center | New Castle, Del.
During this four-day training, participants will:
- Develop effective problem-solving techniques that can be applied immediately to all environments.
- Acquire techniques for dealing with emotions and difficult dynamics.
- Understand the source of conflict from multiple perspectives.
- Develop strategies to move from confrontation to collaboration.
- Enhance their negotiation style and skills.
- Learn how to resolve disputes before they escalate to litigation.
October 10–11 & 17–18, 2018 | Cost: $725  
(includes continental breakfast, lunch, beverages and materials)
Registration closed | download workshop flyer
Oct
23
Grad Fair - Cheyney
Oct. 23rd, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cheyney University
Meet with SPPA representatives and faculty to learn about our graduate programs, experiential learning, and funding opportunities.
Cheyney University
Marcus Foster Auditorium
1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19319
Oct
23
Biden Institute Special Event: A conversation on race, gender, and politics
Oct. 23rd, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Mitchell Hall 134 The Green, Newark, DE 19716
Political strategists Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry and Minyon Moore sit down with Biden Institute Vice Chair Valerie Biden Owens to discuss their career in politics.
Oct
24
Visit Day for Ph.D. Urban Affairs and Public Policy
Oct. 24th, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Graham Hall 111 Academy St. Newark, DE 19716
Visit the School of Public Policy & Administration to learn more about the doctoral program in Urban Affairs and Public Policy. The visit day will include a class observation, campus tour, meeting with the program director, and conversation with current students.
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School of Public Policy & Administration
184 Graham Hall
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716, USA
Phone: 302-831-1687
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