Written by: Faith Odiete (BSCJ’24, MPA Candidate) This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters in Washington, D.C. I found the position on the USA Jobs website and decided to apply because of my strong interest in public service and wanting to work for the federal… Read more »
It’s been 15 years since Associate Professor Sanghee Park completed her Ph.D. in Seoul, South Korea. In that time, she’s built a career out of trying to help public managers and leaders make the world a better place. “The field of public affairs sits at the nexus of public policy, management, and governance,” she explains…. Read more »
Adriana Molina-Garzón’s work has taken her to remote communities across the world, all with the goal of researching climate change and environmental issues in vulnerable communities. Each trip, she says, is a deeply moving experience. “I have seen firsthand the challenges faced by local communities trying to balance precarious social conditions with conservation goals,” Molina-Garzón… Read more »
For RaeVen Ridgell, civic engagement is both a way of life and a wonderful obligation. “I think it’s important for us to get involved because it’s our duty as members of society,” she explains. “This is our community, our state, our country, and our world. We cannot wait for others to save it; we have… Read more »
Jacob Ressler is focused on helping communities prepare for disasters—specifically how to help those in need before an event ever occurs. That drive to serve others is somewhat of a family trait. “My path to this focus area began when I was living in East Africa as a teen,” he says. “While there, I was… Read more »
