GovLove Co-hosts Meredith and Ben were joined by several friends of the pod to recap the 2025 ICMA Conference. Tom Modica is the City Manager at the City of Long Beach, CA, April Walker is the Assistant City Manager at the City of Long Beach, CA, Jackie Wehmeyer is the Senior Director of Strategy and … Continued
Leah Fisher Built and Natural Environment Analyst Clackamas County, Oregon LinkedIn John Kamp Urban and Landscape Designer Prairieform LinkedIn | Bio | Book Two guests joined the podcast to talk about play based engagement and how it can be a meaningful way to create change. Leah Fisher is a Built and Natural Environment Analyst for … Continued
Dylan Russell Assistant Professor and Executive Director of Lead for North Carolina UNC School of Government LinkedIn Dylan Russell, the Executive Director of Lead for North Carolina and Faculty Lead for Public Service Matters at the UNC School of Government, joined the podcast to talk about connecting young leaders to local government service. He shared … Continued
Emily Colon Former Deputy City Manager City of Lakeland, FL LinkedIn Emily Colon, former Deputy City Manager for the City of Lakeland, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about her career and two important management concepts. She recently wrote about the importance of nonpartisanship and she discussed how it can be a superpower for local … Continued
Sheila Shockey Founder and CEO Shockey Consulting Services LinkedIn Grant Mayfield Public Administration Consultant Shockey Consulting Services LinkedIn Two guests joined the podcast to talk about trends in local government and futurology. Sheila Shockey is the Founder and CEO of Shockey Consulting Services. Grant Mayfield is a Public Administration Consultant for Shockey Consulting Services. They … Continued
Megan Mack Partner Ancel Glink LinkedIn | Bio Greg Jones Partner Ancel Glink LinkedIn | Bio Three lawyers walk into a bar. Megan Mack and Greg Jones, both Partners at the local government law firm, Ancel Glink, joined the podcast to talk about recent cases impacting local governments. They discussed the Supreme Court ruling affecting … Continued
It’s the most wonderful time of year! From artificial intelligence and traffic engineering to recruiting and planning, our episodes covered a wide array of all that goes into local government. To celebrate 2024 and look forward to 2025, the GovLove co-hosts teamed up to give out the most prestigious award in local government podcasting. Lauren, … Continued
India Adams-Jacobs Town Manager Town of Bowling Green, VA LinkedIn India Adams-Jacobs, Town Manager of the Town of Bowling Green, Virginia, joined the podcast to talk about her career path and managing a small town. She talked about taking on her current role managing her hometown, the transition to get to know the organization, and … Continued
Michele White Senior Program Manager National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) LinkedIn Bernita Reese Recreation and Parks Department Director City of Columbus, OH LinkedIn Ali Rhodes Parks and Recreation Director City of Boulder, CO LinkedIn Three guests joined the podcast for a very special session of GovLove and Open Space Radio. Ali Rhodes is … Continued
Olivia Perfetti Municipal Engagement Manager Allegheny County Conservation District LinkedIn Lily Neilsen Environmental Justice Intern New Sun Rising LinkedIn Two guests joined the podcast to talk about starting their careers in public service. Olivia Perfetti is the Municipal Engagement Manager for Allegheny County Conservation District and Lily Neilsen is an Environmental Justice Intern for a … Continued
