Advisory Committee
External Advisory Committee
Our MPA program is creating this board as a part of our reaccreditation process. The Network of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) is the global standard for accrediting public administration graduate programs. The purpose of our External Advisory Committee is to provide insight and guidance from the field to help us enhance our curricular and co-curricular activities. For example, the committee will collaborate with us to market our MPA program, assist our students with obtaining internships and jobs, and serve as guest speakers and mentors.
Government
| Name | Title/Organization Affiliation | Place of Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Marita Kelley | Director of Finance | City of Harrisburg |
| Michelle Kichline | County Commissioner | Chester County Board of Commissioners |
| Rob Teplitz | Special Counsel | Pennsylvania Governor's Office of General Counsel |
| Emily Yates | Chief Innovation Officer | SEPTA |
Non-Profit
| Name | Title/Organization Affiliation | Place of Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Joanne Craig | Vice President for Programs | The Foundation for Delaware County |
| Grace Herbert | President & Co-Founder | Finding Shelter Animal Rescue |
| Lisa Schaefer | Executive Director | County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania |
| Chaya Scott | Chief Aspiration Officer | Chaya Scott Consulting, LLC |
| Joseph Sherwood | Executive Director | Chester County Library System |
Private
| Name | Title/Organization Affiliation | Place of Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Charlton | Former State Rep & Senior Manager State Government Affairs | Exelon |
| Andrew Dinniman | Former State Rep | Retired |
| James Lee | President & Founder | Susquehanna Polling and Research |