#ELGLInspire at University of Texas – Arlington

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Learn about a local government career with a city, county, or district at this free lunch and learn event on the University of Texas – Arlington campus! Presented in partnership with TCMA and GFOAT.

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Event Agenda

12:15:

• Arrive & Welcome:
  • Opal Maudlin-Jones, City of Lancaster
  • Ryan Adams, City of Denton
  • David Coursey, UTA

12:30:

• Quick Fire Presentations
  • Short, lively presentations from local government practitioners about city and county work.
    • Kimberly Garduno, City of Mesquite – Management/Analysis
    • Maggie Jones, Tarrant County – Community Development
    • Alora Wachholz, City of Saginaw – Economic Development
    • Martie Simpson, GFOAT – Finance
    • Manya Shorr, City of Fort Worth – Library
    • Jim Proce, City of Anna – Public Works & Management
    • Aimee Kaslik, City of Irving – Innovation
    • Opal Maudlin-Jones, City of Lancaster – Management
    • Mendie White, City of Lewisville – Sustainability
    • Dan Kessler, North Central Texas Council Of Governments – Transportation
    • Marc Kurbansade, City of Allen – Community Development

1:30:

• Lunch
• Small Group Conversations
  • Visit with the local government leaders and learn more about their career paths.

2:30:

• What’s Next? Panel
  • Learn from a panel of speakers about finding a local government job, internship, or graduate degree.
    • Matt Mueller, Town of Little Elm – Management
    • Kent Boring, City of Lewisville – Communications
    • David Coursey, UTA – Graduate degrees
    • Lauren LaNeave, City of Southlake

3:45:

• Event close