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Cohort 6

Jurisdiction: Hyde County

University: UNC-Chapel Hill

Hometown: Kernersville, NC

During Alex’s Public Policy capstone, he worked with Blueprint NC to build support for resilience hubs in Eastern North Carolina to better protect vulnerable populations from natural disasters. Alex intends to pursue a career in environmental law, a path he chose to help vulnerable communities address and recover from environmental injustices. Lead for North Carolina appealed to him because it offers the opportunity to become familiar with the daily operations of local communities and provides professional development invaluable for graduate school and his future career.

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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