Meet our Alumni
Our community of distinguished leaders is made up of more than 1,500 active alumni. Their regular interaction with students, faculty, and one another is an important part of what makes our program special.
The UNC MPA alumni community extends to every corner of North Carolina, all 50 states, and 13 countries outside the United States.
‘Regardless of a student or alumnus’s location, our goal is to be one of the most robust and enthusiastic alumni organizations in the world by helping to create a sustainable vision for intentional and genuine connectivity for all members of our community’
Our community of distinguished leaders is made up of more than 1,500 active alumni. Their regular interaction with students, faculty, and one another is an important part of what makes our program special.
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.”
Program Director Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project“It’s definitely helping me be better in my current role, whether it’s program-related, policy, or advocacy. But beyond that, this MPA is valuable in that it really has helped prepare me for anything that comes my way in this constantly changing space in the public sector.”
Policy Team SupervisorFederal Government Fairfax, Virginia“My future classmates were not going to be just from one area or working one occupation. Instead, I worked with classmates from all across the country and with various backgrounds—which was important to me.”
September 15, 2023
UNC School of Government faculty member Margaret Henderson retired from her full-time position in…
August 04, 2023
Over the past academic year, UNC MPA piloted the Student Professional Development Grant program….
June 22, 2023
UNC MPA student Melissa Cordell has recently launched the Women in NC Government, available on…
UNC MPA offers myriad opportunities for graduates to stay involved after graduation and continue to benefit from the program. These include networking events, mentoring opportunities, Alumni Association participation, and access to a pipeline of highly qualified students available for internships and employment.
Our alumni serve in many capacities across the field of public administration. They are leading local governments, providing recommendations in public health crises, managing economic development initiatives, implementing public policy, and preparing their communities for the challenges that lie ahead. Use our interactive alumni search tool to learn more.
