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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.

February 12, 2025

When Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, leaving destruction and uncertainty in its wake, Elias Henderson didn’t hesitate to find a way to lend a hand.

February 10, 2025

Dante Pittman, a newly elected state representative for Wilson County, received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Carolina in 2018 and was an inaugural member of the UNC Institute of…

December 20, 2024

Alex Beddick’s journey from a passionate environmental science student to a dedicated public servant in Hyde County is inspiring.

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