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NAPA names four fellows from Maxwell School faculty
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Smith moves to Virginia Tech as associate professor
Prior to joining the faculty at Virginia Tech, Stephanie Smith '09 Ph.D. (PA) was an associate professor at the University of New Mexico. She has also worked in the nonprofit sector in San Francisco and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Vladivostok, Russia, prior to her return to academia.
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Curtin fills new public engagement manager position
In his new position as public engagement manager for the City of Menlo Park, California, Clay Curtin '06 M.P.A. will be responsible for implementing a pilot program to increase community engagement. This role, which was newly created for Curtin, is meant to help unite members of the community and community groups directly with city commissions.
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Maxwell alumna joins CenterState CEO
In her new role, Honora Spillane '09 J.D./M.P.A. will work on CenterState CEO’s business development portfolio. CenterState CEO is a nonprofit based in Syracuse that focuses on connecting businesses across Central and Northern New York.
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Maxwell alumnus moves to Arizona State University
Lei Duan ‘13 M.A. (Hist)/’17 Ph.D. (Hist) has accepted a position as a lecturer in the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University.
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Bobkiewicz appointed city administrator of Issaquah, Washington
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The Fetzer Institute promotes Maxwell alumnus to vice president
In his new role, Kurian Thomas ’11 E.M.P.A. is responsible for overseeing more than 60 spirituality projects covering topics including education, health and well-being, and democracy.
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Wein promoted to chief of staff for Congressman Price
Justin Wein ‘04 B.A. (PSc) will oversee Price’s congressional office; hire, train and supervise the congressman’s staff; and advise the congressman on political matters.
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Singer becomes executive board chair at BrainScope
Michael Singer ‘86 M.A. (IR) has been named executive chairman of the board at BrainScope, a company developing assessment devices for brain-related injuries that can be used remotely. Singer was previously the CEO of BrainScope, a position he has held since the company was founded more than a decade ago.
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Maxwell announces new faculty members, department chair
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