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Cohort 5

Jurisdiction: UNC SOG

University: UNC-Greensboro

Hometown: Fayetteville, NC

LaShonda Sousa is serving her fellowship with the UNC School of Government. She graduated from UNC-Greensboro with a bachelor’s degree in political science and religious studies and minors in history and English. While at UNCG, Sousa served in Student Government as chief of staff and historian, working to increase transparency and data management within the organization. She holds previous experience working in state and federal government as an intern at the North Carolina General Assembly and in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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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