Alumni Recognition

Alumni News Martin Alumnus Kate Shanks named VP of Public Affairs for Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Kate Shanks ('06)

Our graduates often go on to well-respected, valuable and impressive careers. Kate Shanks ('06) is no exception. On Monday November 11, 2019 she was named VP of Public Affairs for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. We congratulate her on this deserved appointment and look forward to a stellar career.

Alumni News Jeana Dunlap 2019 Distinguished Alumni Congratulations, Jeana!

Wendell Ford Public Policy Lecture Ten Kentucky Women Trailblazers in Public Policy 100th anniversary of women's suffrage

As part of the recent Wendell Ford Public Policy Lecture, the Martin School marked the eve of next year’s 100th anniversary of women suffrage by recognizing 10 modern-day Kentucky Women Trailblazers for outstanding achievements in their respective careers. See the honorees inside.

Alumni News John Hicks Represents NASBO as 2019 NAPA Fellow 35 years of service

Martin School graduate John Hicks recognized by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA or the Academy) for "his role as NASBO's Executive Director and his 35 years of public administration service and expertise." The NASBO full release is copied inside.

Alumni News Martin School Alum Follows Her Passion for Neighborhood Revitalization to Harvard Jeana Dunlap (MPA ’06)

Alumni Highlights Alumna Leads Diversity and Strategic Enrollment Initiatives Natalie Gibson (MPA ‘98)

Natalie Gibson (MPA '98) serves as the System Director of Cultural Diversity for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

Martin School Alumni A Passion for Municipal Budgeting & Finance Lauren Kesselring, MPA 16'

We visit with alumna Lauren Kesselring (MPA ’16) to learn more about her work for the City of San Antonio.

Alumni Highlights Data Scientist by Day, Podcast Host by Night Robert Kahne (MPP '11)

While many of our graduates go on to careers in government, Robert Kahne (MPP ‘11) illustrates that the calling to serve the public good takes many forms. 

Alumni News Recent Graduate Leads Congressman’s Constituent Economic Development Services A conversation with Alyshia Powell (MPA '16)

Prospective students often wonder where our graduates work after they finish their degree program. We sometimes struggle to answer because there are so many possible paths for MPAs and MPPs. Yet, somehow, some way, the Martin School is able to prepare individuals for work across sectors, policy areas, and job titles. Alyshia Powell (MPA ’16) sheds some light on the mystery:

Martin School Alumni Alumna Keeps Local Government Accountable Jenna Skop (MPA ‘13)

When we think of auditors, what often comes to mind are financial sleuths on the lookout for fraudulent behavior. As an Internal Auditor for the City of Convington, Jenna Skop (MPA ‘13) has a slightly different mission.