Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Ryanne Howard is a first-year Master of Public Administration candidate from Matteson, Illinois. Ryanne recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from Howard University in Washington, D.C. During her undergraduate years, she discovered a deep passion for service and community impact. One of her proudest accomplishments was launching #Fund4Freeman, a fundraiser for a low-income elementary school in Flint, Michigan. Through this initiative, she raised over $1,000 to provide students with backpacks, school supplies, and other essential resources for the school year.

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Feb 18
MPA Mid-Career Alumni Panel

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM