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Jurisdiction: Elizabeth City

University: Duke

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Shom served their fellowship in the City of Elizabeth City and secured over $4.3 million to support its public works department. They worked on a wide range of critical public works projects, including alleviating bank erosion in historically Black neighborhoods; replacement of water and sewer lines in historically underserved communities; conducting pump station research to improve future developments and storm impacts; and creating multi-use paths to connect key neighborhoods, schools, and businesses. Additionally, Tiwari authored and managed a $1 million grant to fund needed repairs and resiliency improvements after major hurricanes damaged the City’s sanitary sewer pump stations.

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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