Category: Allow Myself to Introduce Myself

My Story with Robert Floyd, UNT MPA Student

Robert is an MPA student at the University of North Texas. In this interview Robert (@robafloyd) talks about job searching, why local government doesn’t get the love it deserves, and picks his final four team to win it all.

What I Am…Rachel Nolin, City of Monterey, CA

ELGL Spreads Across the Country “Think of it as a cross between The Atlantic magazine and Buzzfeed.” ELGL membership provides access to our job postings, events, webinar library, Resume Book, and private networking page. Membership is free for students; $30 for individuals; $230 for organizations.

My Story with Stephanie Davis, Virginia Tech Center for Public Admin.

Never Stop Learning: Virginia Tech Launches New Initiative Webinar Recording: 4-1-1 on Virginia Tech’s Local Government Management ELGL’s mission is to connect, communicate, and educate. In this ongoing series, local government professionals tell the story of why they chose a local government career.

What I Am…..Sareen Papakhian, Hazel Park, MI, Director of Parks

ELGL Spreads Across the Country “Think of it as a cross between The Atlantic magazine and Buzzfeed.” Welcome to our new member feature which draws inspiration from Edie Brickell and New Bohemians. ELGL membership provides access to our job postings, events, webinar library, Resume Book, and private networking page.

What I Am…..Robbie Lippard, George Washington University MPA Student

Welcome to our latest new member feature which draws inspiration from Sesame Street. (Who doesn’t love the Count?) We’ve all heard the excuse “I’m too busy” so we’ve simplified our feature to illicit short, meaningful responses. As a side note, ELGL is adamantly opposed to the excuse, “I’m too busy.” Robbie Lippard is first up. … Continued

My Story with Sarah Williamson-Baker, Wake County, NC

ELGL’s mission is to connect, communicate, and educate. In this ongoing series, local government professionals tell the story of why they chose a local government career. Sarah Williamson-Baker (LinkedIn and Twitter) is the Communications Manager for Wake County, North Carolina. The County’s population passed one million last year, making it one of the 50 largest Counties in the … Continued

My Story with Humberto Arriaga, City of Southlake, Texas

ELGL’s mission is to connect, communicate, and educate. In this ongoing series, local government professionals tell the story of why they chose a local government career. Humberto Arriaga works in the finance department for the City of Southlake, Texas. Previously, he worked for the City of Euless, TX. Who is Humberto? …..In 2014 I was offered an opportunity … Continued

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