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Cohort 7

Jurisdiction: Buncombe County

University: UNC Asheville

Hometown: Wilmington, NC

Daysha Chaney is the Lead for North Carolina Fellow for Buncombe County. She graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville with a BA in Political Science and a minor in Legal Studies. While at UNC Asheville, Daysha was a Division I athlete on the Women’s Soccer team, earning both academic and athletic recognition, including a distinction in Political Science and Academic All-District honors. Her commitment to community and public service led her to serve as a Senior Intern with the nonprofit Buncombe Alternatives, Inc., and as a voting member of Buncombe County’s Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

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…

July 25, 2025

By Andy Bradshaw The School of Government is pleased to share the continued work of Lead for North Carolina Fellows. As the western region of the state continues to respond to the…

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