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Cohort 1

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.

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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