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Cohort 5

Jurisdiction: Ranlo

University: Wake Forest

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Tonia Christou is serving her fellowship with the Town of Ranlo. She graduated magna cum laude from Wake Forest University with bachelor’s degrees in political science and international affairs, and in English, and a minor in environmental studies. During her time at Wake Forest, Christou held the position of Student Government co-chair for Campus Life and was a member of the executive team for Wake Forest University Mock Trial.

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

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

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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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