Why a Public Service Degree?
MPA/MPP Alumni Spotlight
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Shayla Lee, MPA
University of Georgia Alumna
What advice would you give to persons pursuing a career in public service?
Embarking on a career in public service means that you have to be adaptability and resilient as the world continues to evolve, the needs of those we serve will continue to exist.
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Steve Peru, MPA
Northern Arizona University Alumnus
How has your education been vital to your career and accomplishments? My education, where we learned the theory, created the foundation for my daily job experiences.
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Sara Cortez, MPP
Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College AlumnaWhat advice would you give to persons interested in a career in public service?
“The impact is so high here, and we need good people, good thinkers, hard workers,” Cortez said. “I think about the impact I was able to have even in my first year working at LAO. You can really hit the ground running.”
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Deidre Anderson-Barbee, MPA
University of Missouri- Kansas City AlumnaWhat advice would you give to persons interested in a career in public service?
There is nothing more rewarding than serving the public, and I cannot imagine doing anything else. Other things may come and go, but our society relies on public servants. Though our work may not always be visible, we are the glue that keeps communities together. Do you want to know if your work has an impact and meaning? Then public service is for you!
Why Public Service?
