Degree: 2019, MPA

Job Title: Energy Programs Manager (Principal Planner)
State Energy Office, DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy

Overseeing the State’s energy programs to address energy justice, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase the use of renewable energy, and improve energy efficiency.

Degree: 2020, MPA

Job Title: Associate, Research & Equity Thought Leadership, Echoing Green

Advocating for equitable investment in social entrepreneurs

Degree: 2016, MAUAPP

Job Title: Magistrate

Presides over and adjudicates criminal and civil cases within the jurisdiction of the Justice of the Peace.

Degree: 1995, MPA

Job Title: Research Associate Professor, University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability

Conducts research that examines economic security and health disparities for people with disabilities

Degree: 2005, MPA

Job Title: Partner, Yellow Brick Creative Studio

Successful private sector business partner drawing upon public sector experiences.

Degree: 1998, MPA

Job Title: Town Manager, Town of Fenwick Island, Delaware

Various experiences in town management and community involvement.

Degree: 2015, Ph.D.

Job Title: Assistant Professor, United States Air Force Academy

Ph.D. '15 - Vast experience with military strategy and conducting military research.

Degree: 2015, B.A. and M.A.

Job Title: Assistant Research Professor at the University of Connecticut's School of Public Policy

Teaches grad-level and researches educational stratification, economic inequality, and public policy design.

Degree: MPA, 2018

Job Title: Associate Attorney; City Solicitor for the City of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; Interim City Solicitor for the City of Lewes, DE

Specializes in the areas of administrative and government law, land use, and civil litigation.

Degree: 2019, B.A.

Job Title: MPP Candidate, Harvard Kennedy School

B.A. '19 - Continuing her education to work in domestic policy for social justice.

Degree: 1986, MPA

Job Title: Mayor, City of Wilmington

Mayor of the City of Wilmington

Degree: 2015, Ph.D.

Job Title: Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University

Ph.D. '15 - Utilizing his knowledge of disaster science to educate students on fire and emergency management.

Degree: 2014, PHD-ENEP

Job Title: Associate Policy Scientist

Conducting renewable energy and electricity market researches

Degree: 2019, MPA

Job Title: Budget Director, Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ways and Means

Oversees all budgetary matters before the Massachusetts Senate

Degree: 2003, MPA

Job Title: Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton

Supervising a team of consultants to support projects for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Degree: 2004, MPA

Job Title: Engagement and Operations Manager, Education Delivery Institute (EDI)

MPA '04 - Developing strategies for education systems to improve student achievement.

Degree: 2014, MAUAPP

Job Title: Chief Strategy Advisor, Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)

Represents DSHA on boards and commissions, presenting findings and supporting affordable housing initiatives

Degree: 2014, B.S.; 2018, M.P.A.

Job Title: Management Analyst, Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management. University of Massachusetts Boston

Exploring the digital divide, co-productive policymaking, and comparative public administration. 

Degree: 2006, MPA

Job Title: Attorney, Hudson, Jones, Jaywork and Fisher

Assisting municipalities with legal issues including planning, human resources, and finance.

Degree: 2017, MPA

Job Title: Associate Planner, Rossi Group

Planning for sustainable and complete communities in Delaware and Maryland.

Degree: 2017, MPA

Job Title: Senior Research Analyst, Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Legislative aide credits Biden School for helping him excel in the world of politics and policy.

Degree: 2002, MPA

Job Title: Corporate Vice President, Office of Governmental Affairs, New York Life Insurance

Leading lobbying efforts to show members of Congress the value of life insurance to constituents.

Degree: 2018, MPA

Job Title: Legislative Director, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)

Oversees and coordinates all Legislative activities across the state’s largest department.

Degree: 2009, M.A.

Job Title: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Fellow, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Developing policies to better manage water drainage and promote environmental sustainability.

Degree: 2020, MPA

Job Title: Project Manager, University of Delaware English Language Institute

Working to improve outcomes for ESL students throughout the state through teacher certification and profession.

Degree: 2002, MPA

Job Title: Planner, City of Newark, DE

Overseeing city planning for housing, land use, economic development, and transportation.

Degree: 2007, MPA

Job Title: Director of Policy, Planning, and Analysis, State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees

Manages government relations, strategic & financial plan, and policy analysis for State Health Plan.

Degree: 2013, B.A.

Job Title: Project Manager, Markets Group, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Implementing best practices in strategy and portfolio management for effective market operations

Degree: 2017, MPA

Job Title: Executive Director, Down Syndrome Association of Delaware

Advocating for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.

Degree: 1998, M.A.

Job Title: Director, Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

M.A. ’98 – Instrumental in environmental planning and federal emergency management decision making.

Degree: 2014, Ph.D.

Job Title: Program Manager, Eastern United States, U.S. Army Health Facility Planning Agency

Ph.D. '14 - Serves in the U.S. Army improving health care facilities in the eastern United States.

Degree: 2004, MPA

Job Title: Partner, ByrdGomes

Strategically lobbying for client interests on a number of policy issues before key opinion leaders and decision-makers in state and local government

Degree: 2015, M.S. and Ph.D.

Job Title: Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University

M.S. '12 and Ph.D. '15 - Experience in quick response fieldwork, teaching emergency management.

Degree: 2015, B.S.

Job Title: Project Engineer, athenahealth

B.S. '15 - Coordinating electronic connections between healthcare providers and resources.

Degree: 2003, MPA

Job Title: Executive Director, National PELRA

Engages in conversations with jurisdictions on how to maintain community services

Degree: 2019, MPA

Job Title: Legislative Director & Executive Assistant to the Speaker of the House

MPA '19 - Advising leaders in the Delaware House of Representatives.

Degree: 2017, B.A. and MPA

Job Title: Director of Legislative and Political Strategy

Leads the development and implementation of DSEA’s legislative and political strategy at the state level.

Degree: 2019, MPA

Job Title: Crisis Management Analyst, Goldman Sachs

Anticipates and analyzes critical events that could impact worldwide operations

Degree: 2022, MPP

Job Title: Engineering and Water Resource Planner, Army Corp of Engineers

Analyzes economic, social, and engineering principles in federal water infrastructure projects.

Degree: 2019, Ph.D.

Job Title: Dean of the School of Business, Kentucky Christian University

Ph.D. '19 - Applying organizational theory and management in higher education

Degree: 2007, MPA

Job Title: Executive Director, Colonial Academic Alliance

MPA '07 - Advocates for enriched, hands-on learning experiences at higher education institutions.

Degree: 1998, MPA

Job Title: Vice President for Finance, Delaware Technical Community College

Facilitates financial plans, budget approvals, and other related financial operations.

Degree: 2003, Ph.D.

Job Title: President and CEO, Aeon (affordable housing nonprofit)

Ph.D. '03 – Revitalizing a community through the application of theory and practical experience.

Degree: 2016, M.A.

Job Title: Leadership Fellow, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Contributing to policies that strengthen transportation and trade in New York and New Jersey.

Degree: 2012, Public Planning and Historic Preservation

Job Title: Community Planner with the Federal Transit Administration

Found success working as an Architectural Historian after graduating from the Public Planning and Historic Preservation master program in 2012

Degree: 2014, MPA

Job Title: Senior Economic Researcher

Serves as the head of DPP’s research and business intelligence

Degree: 2006, MPA

Job Title: Managing Director, Performance Technologies, The Advisory Board Company

Drives health care organizations towards improving quality of patient care and clinical outcomes.

Degree: 2007, MPA

Job Title: Government Relations Director, Delaware and Philadelphia chapters of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

Advocating for public policy that promotes better health for all Americans.

Degree: 2012, M.A. Urban Affairs and Public Policy

Job Title: Executive Director, Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities

M.A. '12 - Among the youngest women in PA governement to hold her level position

Degree: 2014, PHDUAPP

Job Title: TINVA Singapore Chapter

PHDUAPP'14 - Assisting leading technology companies from Taiwan to enter into SEA markets.

Degree: 2002, MPA

Job Title: HR Consultant, Interim CHRO, Executive  Coach; APCOA Group, Interim

MPA '02 – Advises Private Equity firms on Board and Executive Committee appointments and conducts leadership team assessments.

Degree: 2023, MPA and 2021, B.A.

Job Title: Land Use Coordinator

Manages the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment 

Degree: 1997, MPA

Job Title: Executive Vice President, BayWa r.e. Solar Projects

MPA '97 - energy industry project development, regulatory and asset management.

Degree: 2014, M.S.

Job Title: Chief of Staff, Department of Marine Forecast and Disaster Mitigation, State Oceanic Administration, China

M.S. '14 – On the front lines of marine disaster mitigation through effective policy planning in China.

Degree: 2015, M.A.

Job Title: State Senator for Delaware, District 3

M.A. '15 - Delaware state senator with roots in advocacy.

Degree: 2014, Ph.D.

Job Title: Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Saint Joseph's University

Ph.D. '14 - Directing the M.S. in Health Informatics program in the College of Public Health at Temple Univ.

Degree: 2010, MPA

Job Title: Business Administrator, University of Delaware

MPA '10 - Manages fiscal affairs and serves as a liaison for the Dept of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

Degree: 2023, MPP

Job Title: Legislative Correspondent on Energy, Environmental, and Agricultural Policy, Office of U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE)

Tracks pending legislation in Congress, forms proposals, and provides advice on energy and environmental policies.

Degree: 1993, MAUAPP

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the President Pro Tempore, Delaware State Senate

Manages the Pro Tem’s appointments, staffs the Senate Executive Committee, supports legislative initiatives, and engages with civic organizations and constituents statewide.

Degree: 2003, MPA

Job Title: Commissioner, Family Court of Delaware

Experience as Legislative Fellow led to passion for public service and commitment to justice.

Degree: 2017, MPA

Job Title: Interim City Manager, City of Rehoboth Beach

Local Government Management Fellowship kickstarts graduate's professional career.

Degree: 2012, B.S.

Job Title: University Programs Coordinator, Google

B.S. '12 – Translating leadership education into a successful early career path in major tech corporations.

Degree: 2012, MPA

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Management, Philadelphia Fire Department

Advocating for efficient resource allocation and streamlined service delivery in local government.

Degree: 2018, MPA

Job Title: Membership and Programs Manager, Philanthropy Delaware

From IPA fellow to nonprofit manager, grad attributes workplace success to grad school experience.

Degree: 2011, B.S.

Job Title: Assistant Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Widener University

B.S. '11 - Executing leadership skills in higher education.

Degree: 2015, M.A. and Ph.D.

Job Title: Research Associate, Office of Health Affairs, West Virginia University

M.A. '15, Ph.D. '20 – Fulbright scholar who studied global health economics and urbanization.

Degree: 2005, B.A. and MPA

Job Title: State Representative for Delaware’s 10th District

Advocating for equity and justice

Degree: 2014 M.A.

Job Title: Director of Planning, Town of Smyrna, Del.

Technical review of all town site-plans, subdivision and building permit applications.

Degree: 2011, B.A.

Job Title: Senior Process Manager, Financial Services Customer Office, Capital One

B.A. '11 - Practicing leadership and collaboration in the financial services sector.

Degree: 2003, Ph.D.

Job Title: Associate Dean, Springfield College's School of Human Services

Ph.D. '03 – Practicing effective leadership to academic programs that promote service to the community.

Degree: 2013, B.A. and M.A.

Job Title: Senior Policy Analyst, Securing America's Future Energy

B.A. and M.A. '13 - Advocating for alternative fuels and reducing America's dependence on oil.

Degree: 2021, MPP

Job Title: Research Associate, Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity

Applies analytical skills to reproductive health and behavioral health projects.

Degree: 2012, MPA

Job Title: Chief of Staff

Oversees policy, legislation, and regulation work, as well as communications and human resources.

Degree: 2007, M.A.

Job Title: Principal, Down Jersey Heritage Research, LLC

M.A. '07 - Providing heritage preservation services, and cultural landscape research in southern New Jersey.

Degree: 2007, MPA

Job Title: Director of Business and Economic Development, University of Delaware

Advocating for university priorities with state and local governments.

Degree: 2021, MPA

Job Title:  Legislative Aide, Delaware House of Representatives

Researching, drafting, and analyzing policy documents for the Delaware General Assembly

MPA 2002 

Job Title: Senior Marketing Manager, Global Institutional Services, Wilmington Trust

Manages marketing strategies for the European market

Degree: 2009, MPA

Job Title: Administrative Officer, National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Integral in the leadership and financial management of federal agencies.

Degree: 2019, MPA

Job Title: Inclusive Economic Development Advisor, New Growth Innovation Network

Conduct research, develop insights, and engage economic and community development for practitioners.

Degree: 1998, MPA

Job Title: Professor and Director at the School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University

Researches open government and transparency, teaches in multiple programs and co-directs the MPA program.

Degree: 2022, PhD; 2013, MPA

Job Title: Program Manager, Christiana Care

Working to close equity gaps for historically marginalized communities

Degree: 2019, MPA

Job Title: Town Manager, Town of Townsend

Manages the day-to-day operations of the town’s plans, activities, projects, and events

Degree: 2014, Historic Preservation M.A.

Job Title: Architectural Historian for DelDot

Alexandra Tarantino is a University of Delaware Alumni who graduated from the Historic Preservation Master's program.

Degree: 2009, MPA

Job Title: Consultant and Trainer

MPA '09 - Supports nonprofit efforts to help communities in many African countries.

Degree: 2019, MPA

Job Title: Engagement Manager, Benefits Data Trust

Expanding the reach of the BDT across the nation through strategic partnerships.

Degree: 2006, M.A. and Ph.D.

Job Title: Provost, Calvin University

M.A. '05, Ph.D. '06 - Now provost with a career of scholarship and service that engages a broader public.

Degree: 2020, PHDUAPP, MPA

Job Title: Senior Research Associate, ChristianaCare, Department of Community Health

Develops, evaluates, and produces analytics for the department’s programs

Degree: 2011, B.S.

Job Title: Marketing Programs Manager, Bentley Systems, Inc.

B.S. '11 - Executing leadership in a corporate setting.

Degree: 2022, MPA and 2021, B.A.

Job Title: Research Project Coordinator at RAND

Assists researchers in submitting various proposals