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Hackbarth promoted to director at the American Security Project

In this new role, Alexandra Hackbarth ’15 M.P.A./M.A. (IR), will take on additional leadership tasks while continuing her research on how climate change affects U.S. national security interests around the world.
April 30, 2020

Caperton elected to APIA Scholars Board

Julie Caperton ’92 B.A. (Hist), who is also head of wealth client solutions for wealth and investment management at Wells Fargo, will help lead APIA Scholars as they seek to ensure all Asian and Pacific Islander Americans are able to access higher education regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or financial means.

April 28, 2020

Davis moves to Seneca County Industrial Development Agency

Sarah Davis ’16 MPA was named the executive director of the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency (SENIDA). SENIDA is a public benefit corporation that works with site selectors, CEOs, and local business owners to build partnerships for the benefit of employers and those who live in Seneca County.
April 28, 2020

Gooden named dean at Virginia Commonwealth University

Susan Gooden '95 named dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.
April 28, 2020

Bouran named CEO of International Media Investments

Nart Bouran ’89 B.A. (IR) has been appointed the chief executive officer for International Media Investments, a private investment company. In this new role, Bouran will lead IMI’s efforts to increase its portfolio overseas.

April 15, 2020

Farrell named superintendent of Brick Township schools

As superintendent, Thomas Farrell ’89 B.A. (IR) will be responsible for overseeing the district’s daily operations and developing long-term plans alongside the Board of Education. 

April 7, 2020

Bower promoted to associate principal at Dewberry

Margaret Bower ’96 M.P.A. has been named an associate principal at Dewberry, a civil engineering firm headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia.

April 7, 2020

Feldman named trustee of Miami University of Ohio

Deborah Feldman ’82 M.P.A. is the president and CEO of Dayton Children’s Hospital, a role she has held since 2012.

March 27, 2020

Katz appointed general counsel of the Ryan Specialty Group

Mark Katz ’90 B.A. (PSt) has been named the executive vice president and general counsel of the Ryan Specialty Group, a Chicago-based insurance firm. In this new role, Katz will lead the company’s legal, compliance and regulatory functions. 

March 27, 2020

Alletto named chief program and services officer at Texas HHS

Michelle Alletto '06 MPA was named as the new chief program and services officer for Texas Health and Human Services.
March 24, 2020

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