Founder & Media Relations/Mental Health Programs Manager A Beautiful Mind Foundation & Hyattsville (MD) Police Department“If you truly want to be a public servant and make a positive change, an MPA will give you the know-how to lead not just effectively, but ethically and equitably too.”
Foundation ManagerLenovo
Leadership Development Program OfficerThe North Carolina Partnership for ChildrenThe skills and tools I gained in the MPA Program have proven to be invaluable in my career. I currently work in a nonprofit network with a significant amount of public funding. The MPA Program helped me truly understand how local and state government operate, which has been crucial for navigating nonprofit and government relationships across NC.
Burke County Director of Social ServicesBurke County GovernmentFirst and foremost the MPA from UNC helped to set me apart from other candidates, and was instrumental in helping me achieve my goal of becoming a county Director of Social Services. In addition, the program provided me with the framework and skills necessary to be an effective leader within the context of local government.