Facilities Compliance Manager, NC Dept. of Health and Human Services
Student & Alumni Profiles
Meet UNC Online MPA Students
When you earn your MPA online from the UNC School of Government, your classroom includes driven professionals from all over the country—and the world. Some of our students work with local, state, and federal governments. Others effect change in private or nonprofit arenas. They are parents, service members, and athletes.
We believe our students’ diverse backgrounds, strengths, and interests—as well as their shared dedication to the public good—strengthens our Carolina community and enhances your education. Meet some of them in the spotlights below.
IT Director, Bedford County
Special Education Teacher, Kansas Public Schools
Supervisory Economist, Bureau of Economic Analysis
Firefighter, City of Winston-Salem
Financial Advisor, Waddell & Reed, Inc.
Chief of Client Services for the 82nd Airborne Division
Coordinator, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Chief Operating Officer, Partners in PROMISE
Meet UNC Online MPA Alumni
Regardless of how you apply your MPA degree, relationships are core to your development as a leader, colleague, and public servant. A strong network—built on meaningful connections—can help you navigate every phase of your career.
At Carolina, your network never stops growing: Our global alumni community offers helpful programs, events, and engagement opportunities that you can continue to access throughout your career. Get to know some of our incredible alumni in the spotlights below.
MPA@UNC Alumnus Spotlight
Media Relations, Hyattsville Police Dept and Founder of A Beautiful Mind Foundation
Program Director, Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project
Crisis Communications, Appalachian State University
Asst. Director for Development and Stewardship, UNC School of Education
Deputy Director, Center for Public Leadership and Governance
Policy Team Supervisor, Federal Government
Town Manager, Burgaw, NC
Logistics Officer, US Marine Corps
Operations Officer, US Army
Build Your Career and Network at Carolina
Learn how UNC’s online MPA program can help you expand your network and forge meaningful relationships with other ambitious professionals.