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Cohort 8

Jurisdiction: Town of Sandyfield

University: NC State

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Abby Nmashie serves as a Lead for North Carolina Fellow with the Town of Sandyfield, where she supports infrastructure improvements, grant and project management, and community programming. During her fellowship, Abby will help the Town identify grant funding to replace its existing water meters with automatic-read meters, supporting the modernization of the Town’s water administration. She will also assist with managing Sandyfield’s CDBG-funded multiuse path project through completion, helping expand recreational opportunities for local residents. In addition, Abby will develop and plan an after-school program that promotes literacy and enrichment for children in Sandyfield and surrounding communities. Through this work, Abby is gaining hands-on experience in grant development, infrastructure planning, project management, program development, and community engagement while helping the Town build its capacity to serve the community.

Abigail Nmashie serves as Lead for the North Carolina Fellow in the Town of Sandyfield. A magna cum laude graduate of NC State, Abby has experience in legal advocacy, local government, voter outreach, and nonprofit leadership. Abby also serves as a Guardian ad Litem volunteer and is committed to public service, advocacy, and inclusive community impact.

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