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Cohort 5

Jurisdiction: Buncombe County

University: Appalachian State

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Eva Davis is serving her fellowship in Buncombe County. She is a graduate of Appalachian State University, where she served as captain of the women’s rugby team. Following her studies, Davis completed an internship with Hospitality House of Northwestern North Carolina, a regional nonprofit homelessness services agency serving seven rural counties. After the internship, she continued her involvement with Hospitality House as a food services specialist.

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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