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Cohort 5

Jurisdiction: Hickory

University: UNC-Asheville

Hometown: Black Mountain, NC

Alyssa Wadham is serving her fellowship with the Town of Hickory. She graduated magna cum laude from UNC-Asheville with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in legal studies. While at UNCA, Alyssa worked as an orientation mentor throughout her undergraduate career and created the UNC-Asheville Body Positivity Alliance.

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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…

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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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