Navigating the demands of public service and private operations requires a skill set that’s both broad and deeply practical. As an Operations Area Manager at Rutgers–Camden, Robert Brant found that balance through the Master of Public Administration program. In this piece, he reflects on how the MPA helped him think more strategically, lead more effectively, and translate… continue reading
Siatta Davis, an alumna of the Master’s of Public Administration executive program (EMPA), has translated her academic knowledge into significant professional achievements. As the Program Coordinator for the Hill Family Center for College Access in the Rutgers-Camden Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, Davis has been recognized for contributions to the community, including receiving the Chancellor’s Award for… continue reading
Todd is Regional Coordinator with Transitional Education and Employment Management Gateway through Rutgers University. What did you enjoy most about your academic program? The cohort model provided an amazing opportunity to meet other professionals and network across the state with folks from a variety of backgrounds. At one point I got involved with a classmate in… continue reading
Rachel is a Court Administrative Officer in the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. What made the MPA degree at Rutgers–Camden the right program for you? The perfect fit is what made the EMPA degree at Rutgers-Camden the right program for me. I was able to earn my degree while I continued to work by attending… continue reading
Chante’ Gunter is Administrative Analyst with the Office of Training and Professional Development Center in the New Jersey Department of Children and Families. Looking to advance professionally, she enrolled in the Executive MPA (EMPA) Program in 2013. “My colleagues admire my achievement, “ said Gunter, who noted that advanced degrees are valued in her department. Ms…. continue reading
In May 2013, Greg Rappaport, a supervisor with the N.J. Division of Child Protection and Permanency, completed his Rutgers EMPA degree along with his classmates who started together in spring 2011. A father of three, Greg sought a program that would enable him to balance his work and personal life. “It provided me with both an opportunity to… continue reading
