External Board
Our MPA program is creating this board as a part of our reaccreditation process. The Network of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) is the global standard for accrediting public administration graduate programs. The purpose of our External Advisory Committee is to provide insight and guidance from the field to help us enhance our curricular and co-curricular activities. For example, the committee will collaborate with us to market our MPA program, assist our students with obtaining internships and jobs, and serve as guest speakers and mentors.
Government
| Name | Title/Organization Afilliation | Place of Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Marita Kelley | Regional Director | PA Department of Community and Economic Development |
| Michelle Kichline | County Commissioner | Chester County Board of Commissioners |
| Stephanie Okuniewski | Public Affairs & Member Services Specialist | PA Rural Electric Association/Allegheny Electric Cooperative |
| Rob Teplitz | Special Counsel | Pennsylvania Governor's Office of General Counsel |
Non-Profit
| Name | Title/Organization Affiliation | Place of Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Joanne Craig | Vice President for Programs | The Foundation for Delaware County |
| Grace Herbert | President & Co-Founder | Finding Shelter Animal Rescue |
| Lisa Schaefer | Executive Director | County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania |
| Kristen Tullo | Pennsylvania State Director | Humane Society |
| Joseph Sherwood | Executive Director | Chester County Library System |
Private
| Name | Title/Organization Affiliation | Place of Employment |
|---|---|---|
|
Gene Barr |
President & CEO |
Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry |
| Alex Charlton | Former State Rep & Senior Manager State Government Affairs | Exelon |
| Andrew Dinniman | Former State Rep | Retired |
| James Lee | President & Founder |
Susquehanna Polling and Research |