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 →
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 →
MPA Director’s Letter MPA Program Newsletter November 2024 Greetings, I wanted to introduce myself, my name is Meghan Doughty and I’m the new Director of the MPA program. This is my seventh year at Evergreen and I have served the… Continue Reading →
Since earning her Master of Public Administration (MPA) from The Evergreen State College, Amanda DeShazo has dedicated her career to addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: housing affordability. As the Executive Director of the Tacoma-Pierce County Affordable… Continue Reading →
Crystal Leatherman is a 2020 graduate of MPA and received her undergraduate from TESC. Crystal is the Local & State Government Affairs Manager at the Washington Retail Association. She is part of the executive committee of the newly formed AI… Continue Reading →
Larry Geri TESC MPA retrospective June 2024 Luck is the residue of design. Branch Rickey When I look back on my career after 30 years at Evergreen I often wonder whether Rickey’s famous quote reflects hard won wisdom, or wishful… Continue Reading →
