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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.

July 13, 2026

We have been delighted to have Lead for NC Fellow Grace Berry on staff at CPRC the past year. In this blog post, Grace reflects on the experiences she’s had…

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…

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