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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.

June 18, 2025

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June 11, 2025

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April 14, 2025

After graduating from UNC Chapel Hill and NC State University in 2024, Kristy Nguyen and Anu Mishra were selected to be part of a unique local government fellowship program based…

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