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Cohort 5

Jurisdiction: Chadbourn

University: UNC-Greensboro

Hometown: Sylva, NC

Gracie Ruebel is serving her fellowship with the Town of Chadbourn. She graduated magna cum laude from UNC-Greensboro with bachelor’s degrees in in political science and international and global studies and a minor in rhetoric and public advocacy. While at UNCG, Ruebel received honors for her academic achievements including service as a University Marshal and induction into the Phi Beta Delta honor society.

March 2, 2026

Hyde County is launching a Citizens Academy, a free educational program designed by local governments to teach citizens how their local government operates. The academy has three main goals: to…

January 15, 2026

Maria Cuenca-Romero is driven by a genuine desire to give back, turning her passion for public service into meaningful change for the communities she serves. After attaining a bachelor’s degree…

September 22, 2025

In Clayton, numbers show how resources support services and meet residents’ needs. Each figure in the budget provides insight into how departments operate and how programs are funded, creating a…

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