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Cohort 5

Jurisdiction: Lowell

University: Wingate

Hometown: Gastonia, NC

Emiyah Watkins works on increasing capacity within all departments in the City of Lowell. She has implemented mandatory DEI and Social Media Etiquette training sessions for all city employees, updated the City of Lowell’s personnel policy, increased participation in Lowell’s annual citizens academy, and so much more.

Emiyah Watkins is serving her fellowship with the City of Lowell. She graduated cum laude from Wingate University with a major in political science and a minor in legal studies. During her time at Wingate, Emiyah was a council chairwoman for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Council and worked closely with the university’s multicultural center. Emiyah was awarded the Class of 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Award for her contributions to leadership and service on campus.

February 12, 2025

When Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, leaving destruction and uncertainty in its wake, Elias Henderson didn’t hesitate to find a way to lend a hand.

February 10, 2025

Dante Pittman, a newly elected state representative for Wilson County, received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Carolina in 2018 and was an inaugural member of the UNC Institute of…

December 20, 2024

Alex Beddick’s journey from a passionate environmental science student to a dedicated public servant in Hyde County is inspiring.

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