As Parks and Recreation Director of Gwinnett County Chris Minor is responsible for the planning, strategy, and operations of the parks system. Gwinnett county is somewhat unique in that there
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Jan 2026
January 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Rakib Avi
Avi has spent more than a decade working at the crossroads of social innovation, technology, policy, and communications as part of the leadership team at BRAC, one of the largest
Dec 2025
MPA 60th Anniversary Alumni Highlight: Austyn B. Martin
As we celebrate 60 years of the UGA MPA program, we’re highlighting alumni like Austyn B. Martin (MPA ’12), whose leadership in talent management and organizational development strengthens the mission-driven
Dec 2025
December 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Mary Keilman
Mary Keilman Jordan is a Master of Public Administration student in her final semester at the University of Georgia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor
Nov 2025
MPA 60th Anniversary Alumni Highlight: Casey Dungan
The UGA MPA program has been preparing leaders who make a difference for 60 years. Through the UGA MPA program, Casey Dungan (MPA ’00) developed a deep understanding of how
Nov 2025
MPA 60th Anniversary Alumni Highlight: Carla Williams
For 60 years, our MPA graduates have dedicated their careers to serving others and driving positive change. In honor of the program’s 60th anniversary, we’re highlighting outstanding alumni who have
Nov 2025
MPA 60th Anniversary Alumni Highlight: J. Allen Joines
For 60 years, our MPA graduates have been leading with purpose and making a difference in their communities. As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the MPA program at UGA,
Nov 2025
November 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Breonna Scott
Breonna is a Master of Public Administration student in her final semester. She received her Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Political Science from Samford University in
Oct 2025
October 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Olivia Humble
Olivia Humble graduated from the University of Georgia with degrees in Psychology (Neuroscience Emphasis) and Sociology, along with minors in Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Gerontology. Through the Double Dawgs
Sep 2025
September 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Richard Kertscher
Richard is a Master of Public Administration student in his final semester. He received his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from UGA in 2024. During his undergraduate career, Richard became
