Dr. Cheryl Simrell King was a living example of one of her favorite poems by Marge Piercy: “The people I love the best jump into work head first without dallying in the shallows and swim off with sure strokes… Continue Reading →
The Master of Public Administration program is proud to recognize Loni Greninger (MPA) as the MPA Public Official of the Year, honoring her outstanding leadership, service, and lasting contributions to public administration, Tribal governance, and intergovernmental collaboration. Greninger’s career exemplifies… Continue Reading →
MPA Program Newsletter Dear Friends and Alumni of Evergreen’s Master of Public Administration Program, It has been, by any measure, a complex and demanding year for public service. In a class I am currently teaching on the Supreme Court… Continue Reading →
My name is Wesidult and my English name is Michelle Gladstone-Wade. I am from the Webster family from the Suquamish Tribe and the Gladstone family from the Nooksack Tribe and the Shxwháy Village First Nation. The entirety of my formal… Continue Reading →
The Master of Public Administration Capstone is a defining experience for our students—bringing theory into conversation with practice and connecting mission-driven learning to real-world public service. This spring, Olympia Capstone 2026 students have the opportunity to learn from an… Continue Reading →
Spencer Brien (he/him) joined the Evergreen State College MPA program in Fall 2022. He has been teaching a variety of courses in public policy, economics, tax policy, and public financial management. Dr. Brien’s research explores public fiscal administration at the… Continue Reading →
The Evergreen State College Master of Public Administration is honored to recognize Senator Jessica Bateman as the 2025 Public Official of the Year. Senator Bateman’s dedication to public service and her unwavering commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable… Continue Reading →
Dear Friends and Alumni of Evergreen’s Master of Public Administration Program, We are coming to the end of the 2024-2025 academic year, a time of reflection and excitement! As the Director of The Evergreen State College Master of Public Administration… Continue Reading →
Alumni Spotlight: Joyce Phillips, AICP Joyce Phillips strives to make Olympia a thriving, vibrant community through its land use policy and zoning standards since graduating with her MPA from The Evergreen State College in 2015. Joyce is passionate about making… Continue Reading →
Monday, December 2, 2024 Michael Craw Greetings Evergreen MPA Alumni and Friends, I very much appreciate having this opportunity to introduce myself in my roles as a scholar and a teacher in the MPA program. I have been… Continue Reading →
