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Cohort 5

Jurisdiction: Columbus County

University: UNC-Wilmington

Hometown: Neptune, NJ

Talula Dechev is serving her fellowship in Columbus County. She is a first-generation college student and graduated summa cum laude from UNC-Wilmington’s Honors College, obtaining bachelor’s degrees in political science and psychology.

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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