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Emily Saunders

Cohort 5

Jurisdiction: Apex

University: UNC-Chapel Hill

Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC

Before LFNC

Emily Saunders is serving her fellowship with the Town of Apex. She is working with the Town’s Parks and Recreation Department on Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services. Saunders graduated with distinction from UNC-Chapel Hill, earning a bachelor’s degree in public policy with a minor in Spanish.

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