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Cohort 5

Jurisdiction: Hillsborough

University: Elon

Hometown: Burlington, NC

Marshall Grayson is serving his fellowship with the Town of Hillsborough. He is currently pursuing a master of public administration at UNC-Chapel Hill and anticipates graduating in Spring 2024. Prior to enrolling in graduate school, Grayson graduated summa cum laude from Elon University in three years, majoring in in strategic communications, policy studies, and political science.

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…

July 25, 2025

By Andy Bradshaw The School of Government is pleased to share the continued work of Lead for North Carolina Fellows. As the western region of the state continues to respond to the…

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