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Cohort 5

Jurisdiction: Rockingham County

University: UNC-Chapel Hill

Hometown: Stoneville, NC

Kirsten Tucker is serving her fellowship in Rockingham County. She graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with bachelor’s degrees in political science and public policy, and a minor in social and economic justice. During her Public Policy capstone, Tucker worked with the North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office, conducting policy research and working with government officials to strengthen North Carolina post-COVID-19.

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…

June 18, 2025

In August 2024, Paloma Garcia-Serrano stepped into the Foothills Regional Commission for her first day of work as a Lead for North Carolina Fellow. Lead for NC is a leadership development program…

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