Meet Our Alumni

Meet Our Alumni!

Carsey's alumni come from all different backgrounds and from all over the world. One thing's for certain though – they all go on to become leading Changemakers within their respective industries and organizations.

Below, you’ll find some information about the #CarseyAlumni and have a chance to explore the backgrounds and current roles of members of this unique, devoted, and experienced school.

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Sarah Wrightsman, a Master in Public Policy graduate from the Carsey School, works in NH's Housing Industry

Finding Solutions to Housing

With Alum Sarah Wrightsman '15, '17G (MPP)

"Since graduating from the Carsey School in 2017, my career goal has been to work at New Hampshire Housing! Now that I’m there, I am excited to work with communities across the state to help them better understand how they can help to solve the state’s housing crisis and engage them in…

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Photos of Hannah MacBride and Marisa Rafal.

Making Toys More Accessible in NH

With Alum Hannah MacBride '07, '13G (MCD) & Marisa Rafal '19, '20G (MPP)

The annual NH Social Venture Innovation Challenge serves as an important platform for UNH System students and alumni, as well as New Hampshire residents, to promote their business and nonprofit ideas to some of…

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The Carsey School of Public Policy's Washington, D.C., colloquium program inspired master in public policy (MPP) student Jiedine Phanbuh to pursue a summer internship in the nation’s capital.

Intern Working Against Internment

With Alum Jiedine Phanbuh '19G (MPP)

The Carsey School of Public Policy’s Washington, D.C., colloquium program inspired master in…

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Joe Alexander (L) and Willis Griffith (R) are newly elected representatives to the New Hampshire House, and both are graduate students in UNH’s Carsey School of Public Policy.

Representing

With Alumni Joe Alexander '20G (MPP) and Willis Griffith '19G (MPP)

Lots of students have to juggle their class schedules with other commitments: jobs, internships, sports. For Carsey School of Public Policy alumni Joe Alexander and Willis Griffith, that balancing act included serving as newly…

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Master of Public Policy graduate Adam Strong '19G leveraged his training to work in youth and community outreach.

Get a Job…And a Degree

With Alum Adam Strong '19G (MPP)

Growing up in Kentucky, Adam Strong '19G noticed that there were not enough social and economic supports for young people in rural communities. He set out to change this by pursuing a Master in Public Policy from the…

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Carsey School of Public Policy student Marisa Rafal at the Dover Public Library.

Toy Time

With Alum Marisa Rafal '19, '20G (MPP)

Marisa Rafal '19, '20G, a graduate of the Master in Public Policy program at Carsey, has a passion for play. While working toward her Bachelor of Science in human development and family studies at the University of New Hampshire, she wrote a paper on toy libraries – lending libraries located around…

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Expanding Horizons

With Alum Andreanecia Morris '20G (MCD)

"At Carsey, you'll be exposed to new ideas and new ways of doing things. You should take it all in, evaluate it, and keep the things that help you achieve your personal and professional goals." ~ (MCD) Alum Andreanecia Morris '20G

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Nisha Grimes sits in a Carsey School classroom

A Helping Degree

With Alum Nisha Grimes '16G (MCD)

Nisha Grimes '16G earned her Master in Community Development after serving as a Rural Community Development Worker with the Peace Corps. Prior to her Peace Corps service, she worked for…

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Safiya Adamu stands in her graduation cap in front of Carsey

Different Backgrounds, Same Goals

With Alum Safiya Adamu '15G (MCD)

Safiya Adamu knew that pursuing a masters degree would be a scary and tough endeavor however, she knew it was something she needed to do. She was excited to meet classmates from variety backgrounds and embrace their differences.

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Different Perspectives

With Alum Andres Mejia '14, '18G (MCD)

"The MCD has students coming from different parts of the world joining this program…and when you experience differences you become more open and you accept more people." ~ Andres Mejia '14, '18G

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Drive to Help Others

With MCD Alum Victoria Pham

"Seeking a Masters in Community Development is my way of connecting my drive to help others with my love of design on a more practical and holistic scale. I am humble to be in this program and excited to continue learning." ~(MCD) Alum Victoria Pham — Haverhill, MA Position: Public…

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Community Development at the Local Level

With Alum Tyler Mac Innis '12G (MCD)

"What this program does best is it prepares students to be able to recognize where problems actually exist." ~(MCD) alumni Tyler Mac Innis '12G

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Making Toys More Accessible in NH

With Alum Hannah MacBride '07, '13G (MCD) & Marisa Rafal '19, '20G (MPP)

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Carsey Alum Kathryn Mone '07G Named to 40 Under Forty List

With Alum Kathryn Mone '07G (MPA)

Congratulations to Kathryn Mone '07G, who was recently named to the Union Leader's 40 Under Forty list for 2020. An MPA graduate, Mone heads the North Hampton Police Department as Police Chief.

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Katharine Labrecque '19G completed a fellowship with the City of Dover before graduating with her Master of Public Administration degree from the Carsey School.

A Jolly Good Fellow(ship)

With Alum Katharine Labrecque '19G (MPA)

Practical knowledge and applied learning is at the core of the Carsey School's Master of Public Administration program. Katharine Labrecque '19G gained both through a…

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Matt Wilhelm '16G balanced family with career while pursuing his master of public administration at the Carsey School of Public Policy.

A Degree That Works for You

With Alum Matt Wilhelm '16G (MPA)

Matt Wilhelm '16G was considering ways he might be able to take the next step in his career. With a young family and a full-time job, pursuing a Master of Public Administration degree at the Carsey School posed a time…

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If you're a Carsey alumni or student and you want to share your story with us, please email Academic Program Coordinator Robin Husslage or Digital Media Coordinator Nick Gosling for more information. And remember to always: Take Pride Carsey Community!