Students, MPA Program

"I think the public administration field is important because it equips people with really important skills to use in any job."

"Pursuing a graduate degree in public administration will help me in my shift from a clinical side and approach public service from a different perspective in a way I feel better suits my career current objectives and interests."       ~(MPA) Student Elizabeth Spaeth — Newton, NH

"My ability to identify goals for myself and achieve them will serve me well in my endeavor to utilize an MPA to make an impact in any organization I may work for."       ~(MPA) Student Cyndi Roll — Farmington, NH

"I'm interested in supporting healthy communities through public service and nonprofit leadership."       ~(MPA) Student Faithe Miller Lakowicz — Concord, NH

"I envision myself as being a lifelone public servant to the state of New Hampshire and an MPA degree will supplement my work ethic, knowledge, and technical skills so that I can lead the organization into the future while upholding the mission statement."       ~(MPA) Student Kyle Hacker — NH

"I want to take the skills and knowledge back to the community I work for to help it become successful."       ~(MPA) Student Joe Devine — Rochester, NH

"My long-term objective is to succeed in a leadership role in public service."       ~(MPA) Student Thomas Case — Manchester, NH

"A huge goal is to be able to make connections through courses I take and to expand on learning about more job opportunities I could have that interest me."       ~(MPA) Student Calista Barbowski — Manchester, NH

"I am excited to start a graduate program where I can formalize my previous experience as well as deepen my knowledge of public sector management, public finance, and public policy."       ~(MPA) Student Stephen Appleby — Bedford, NH

"I am so fortunate to work in a world where I can exercise my strenths in interpersonal connection and communication while gaining valuable professional business experience."       ~(MPA) Student Becky Wintringer — Hartford, WI

"II understand the importance of coaching and collaborating wiht staff and colleagues to create an effective, thriving team that is results driven."       ~(MPA) Student Sarah Tremblay — Dover, NH

"Meeting with representatives from all over the state sparked my interest in doing more and seeing what other opportunities there could be for me to assist our community."       ~(MPA) Student Abigail Salomon — VT