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Sara Rusi

Cohort 8

Jurisdiction: Transylvania County

University: Western Carolina University

Hometown: Sylva, NC

Before LFNC

Sara Rusi graduated from Western Carolina University with degrees in History and English. A lifelong interest in local community and politics began through internships with local journalism and public libraries. Sara enjoys reading fantasy novels, creating crafts, and exploring ways to serve communities through public institutions.

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August 24, 2026
Meet the Western Carolina University Grads Leading North Carolina

This July four Western Carolina University graduates were chosen to serve communities across the state as Lead for North Carolina fellows. Lead for NC is a government fellowship program started…

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August 24, 2026
Maggie Valley Welcomes Lead for North Carolina Fellow as Statewide Program Launches Its Eighth Cohort

This July, the eighth cohort of Lead for North Carolina Fellows arrived at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to begin their journey into public sector careers. After…

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August 21, 2026
Morehead City Welcomes Lead for NC Fellow

Morehead City Welcomes Lead for North Carolina Fellow as Statewide Program Launches Its Eighth CohortThis July, the eighth cohort of Lead for North Carolina Fellows arrived at the University of…

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