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School of Government

Lead for North Carolina

Cohort 6

Jurisdiction: Cape Fear Council of Governments

University: Elon University

Hometown: Oakland, MD

During his time at Elon University, Danny received honors such as “Outstanding Senior in Policy Studies 2024” and induction into Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Societies. Danny gained previous local government experience with the City of Burlington, focusing on administration and community engagement. His career aspiration in local government was solidified during his undergraduate years, driven by a passion for enacting change on a local level. Originally from Western Maryland, Danny now considers North Carolina home and looks forward to expanding his expertise across the Cape FearRegion. He aims to leverage his Lead for North Carolina fellowship experiences in pursuit of a Master’s in Public Administration, aiming to contribute significantly to community development and governance.

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