Fels Public Policy in Practice Speaker Series with Elizabeth Vale featuring Bill Golderer

Join us for a lunchtime Public Policy in Practice event as we welcome Bill Golderer, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ).

Bill leads UWGPSNJ's mission to fight poverty and expand opportunity by harnessing the collective power of the corporate, private philanthropy, nonprofit, and public sector.

Admissions Event: Fels Executive MPA Meet & Greet

Are you interested in learning directly from Fels students and alumni about the Executive Master of Public Administration (Executive MPA) program? We invite prospective students to join a virtual meet & greet on March 7 from 12 – 1 p.m. ET via Zoom to hear from a Fels faculty member, current Executive MPA student, and recent alum. You’ll gain insight about the student experience, from the coursework to the culture, and learn more about how the Fels focus on context, analysis, and practice will enhance your career and prepare you for public leadership.

Penn Employee Executive Master of Public Administration Information Session

Penn employees are invited to join us for an in-person information session to learn about the Fels Institute of Government’s Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program, designed for working professionals with 5+ years of experience. Find out how we bring context, analysis, and practice to life with real-world applications and equip public and non-profit leaders with the skills needed to create social impact.

MPA Student Event: Policy Coffee Talk with Mike DiBerardinis and Nicole Westerman

Join us for a Policy Coffee Talk featuring Fels Distinguished Fellow Mike DiBerardinis and Nicole Westerman, Deputy Executive Director of the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC). Policy Coffee Talks are offered to MPA and EMPA students as a unique “off-record” opportunity to discuss current events and relevant policy issues with active practitioners.

About Nicole Westerman

MPA Student Event: Policy Coffee Talk with Mike DiBerardinis and Everett Gillison

Join us for a Policy Coffee Talk featuring Fels Distinguished Fellow Mike DiBerardinis and Everett Gillison, Director of Employee and Labor Relations at the Defender Association of Philadelphia. Policy Coffee Talks are offered to MPA and EMPA students as a unique “off-record” opportunity to discuss current events and relevant policy issues with active practitioners.

About Everett A. Gillison

MPA Student Event: Policy Coffee Talk with Mike DiBerardinis and Christine Piven

Join us for a Policy Coffee Talk featuring Fels Distinguished Fellow Mike DiBerardinis and Christine Piven, Executive Director of Adult Education at the Office of Children and Families for the City of Philadelphia. Policy Coffee Talks are offered to MPA and EMPA students as a unique “off-record” opportunity to discuss current events and relevant policy issues with active practitioners.

About Christine Piven

2024 Update from the Fels faculty directors

The need for well-trained public leaders has never been greater. At the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government, we are committed to providing the knowledge, experience, and network to help public servants ignite meaningful change. We're writing to you today to both share the exciting opportunities Fels is providing to its students and to ask for your help in supporting these priorities.

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