Lily Hawkins

Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT

Alma Mater: United States Air Force Academy 

Degree: Political Science and Philosophy 

Where were you before you joined the MPA program? I am a Space Force Intelligence Officer! Currently on a different assignment working for the USAF Academy Admissions! 

What are your areas of interest in the program? 

I like nonprofit work, which initially attracted me to the program. I hope to use my degree in the nonprofit sector! 

Why did you decide to get your MPA at UNC? 

The quality of education from UNC is unmatched! I knew this program would attract talented students and professors. 

Recent Blog Posts

June 17, 2025

This post is written by current student Tyler Holden. Tyler Holden is a current student in...

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June 11, 2025

This post was written by 2nd year student Ryan Ledbetter....

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June 09, 2025

Lilly Parker is a 2nd year student in the MPA program.  As a former teacher from Kentucky, Lilly’s...

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