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Cohort 5

Jurisdiction: NC League of Municipalities

University: Wake Forest

Hometown: Oakland, CA

Ruby Klein is serving her fellowship with the North Carolina League of Municipalities. She graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a concentration in criminal justice, and minors in communication and creative writing. During her time at Wake Forest, Klein was a Presidential Scholar and later became a Salzman-Medica Scholar. Following graduation, she coached debate at the Harvard Debate Council and taught debate classes for middle and high school students.

January 19, 2024

The first cohort of Lead for North Carolina Fellows made a splash in communities across the state, launching meaningful projects with real-world impact.

January 19, 2024

Fellow Nick Boyd’s work with the Community Rating System program earned recognition for reducing flood insurance premiums for county homeowners.

January 19, 2024

The UNC School of Government furthers its commitment to serving North Carolina’s local governments through a course taught by William Rivenbark and Rebecca Badgett.

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