Jennifer Barnhill

Chief Operating OfficerPartners in PROMISE“Military spouses are extremely capable, but our lifestyle makes it difficult to seize career opportunities,” she said. “We have a unique ability to pivot quickly based on our circumstances, and this skillset is transferable to professional life.”

  • Non Profit
  • Communications
  • Education

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Emily Hall Bausch 2021

Critical-Crisis Communications SpecialistAppalachian State University (Appalachian) Communications Team

  • State
  • Communications
  • Education
  • Emergency Management

Brodi Fontenot Class of 1999

FellowNational Academy of Public Administration“The MPA program made me ready day one and I still use lessons from the program more than 20 years later.”

  • Private
  • Communications
  • Education
  • Finance and Budgeting
  • General Leadership
  • Transportation

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Michelle Mills 2021

Community Engagement and Diversity CoordinatorAlamance County Sheriff’s OfficeI would have never guessed that my journey during the last few years would lead to county communications and then to community engagement and diversity! I am so grateful for the MPA program as it has opened up interesting and challenging opportunities!

  • Local
  • Communications

Adrienne Simonson ’04

DirectorNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Open Data Dissemination“I had never heard of an MPA degree, but as I learned more, I realized good government really spoke to me.”

  • Federal
  • Communications

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Amy Strecker 2021

Stakeholder Engagement ManagerDuke EnergyMy MPA internship connected me to my current employer, and I exercise the skills I learned in the program on a daily basis. The program is rooted in practicality and equips graduates for professional success.

  • Private
  • Communications