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Lead for North Carolina is a premier local government fellowship for recent college graduates.

Lead for North Carolina connects promising young leaders with our state’s local governments. This innovative fellowship program supports communities and strengthens public institutions, while creating a new generation of extraordinary public servants.

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December 20, 2024
LFNC Fellow Alex Beddick Champions Community Service in Hyde County

Alex Beddick’s journey from a passionate environmental science student to a dedicated public servant in Hyde County is inspiring.

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November 21, 2024
Lead for North Carolina Fellows Assist with Hurricane Helene Recovery

Just months into their placements for the year, LFNC Fellows working in western North Carolina faced unexpected challenges when Hurricane Helene hit the region in September 2024. Below are the…

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September 10, 2024
Rahilly becomes Roseboro’s newest Fellow

ROSEBORO — A new face has come to the western Sampson town as part of the Lead for North Carolina local government fellows program to help bring about more of…

Meet the fellows

Anizet Lopez-Flores
Anizet Lopez-Flores, Cohort 6
Jurisdiction: Town of Southport
 
Local government has reaffirmed my commitment to using the tools and opportunities to my advantage to support and uplift others. This commitment has been the main objective for which I am pursuing a career in the nonprofit space.

Anizet Lopez-Flores is working on the City of Southport’s public information communications. Lopez-Flores assists in revamping the town’s website and maintaining operations of the two-way notification system TextMyGov, ensuring seamless communication of localized alerts and responses to residents’ issues or concerns.

John Waterman
John Waterman, Cohort 6
Jurisdiction: Washington County
 
I've always had the desire to work in public service; Lead for North Carolina offered me the opportunity to begin my career in a place where I can make a measurable difference in my community.

John Waterman is serving his fellowship with Washington County overseeing collaborative efforts between state, private, and local organizations working to expand broadband access in the county. He is also a member of the team responsible for developing strategic documents central to the administration of the county, and serves as an assistant to the county attorney.

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