Geraldine Gassam Griffith ‘09 received the Linguist of the Year award from the U.S. Department of State, recognizing Griffith’s dedication to public service through study of the Arabic language. In addition, the Middle East Policy Council named Griffith to their “40 Under 40” list for 2021. “I’ve been in language training throughout nearly a decade […]
Alumni News
Bush School Celebrates 2020 and 2021 Outstanding Alumni Award Winners
The Bush School celebrated Shanon Miller and Roman Napoli, the 2021 and 2020 winners of the Bush School Outstanding Alumni Award, at a ceremony on October 7, 2021 in the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. Dean Mark Welsh greeted attendees of the ceremony, including members of the Bush School advisory board, Bush School department heads, family […]
Preservation as Public Service: Shanon Miller ’00 Wins Bush School 2021 Outstanding Alumnus Award
Shanon Miller got her first glimpse into the hands-on work of historic preservation while on a field trip Dr. David Woodcock, Professor of Architecture at Texas A&M University, organized for his course Introduction to Historic Preservation. Dr. Woodcock introduced the class to San Antonio’s Historic Preservation Officer. Miller recalled telling her classmate after the meeting, […]
Center for Nonprofits Alumni Spotlight: Phil York ’12
We are excited to highlight another alumnus who is making a difference in the nonprofit sector. Phil York graduated from the Bush School in 2012. He studied Nonprofit Management and Public Administration because he believes nonprofits are uniquely positioned to bring about positive change through the disciplined, studied approaches he learned while attending the Bush […]
Bush School Graduate John Whitehead Speaks at Graduation
In his commencement address at the Class of 2021 graduation ceremony, John Whitehead, Bush School ’21, spoke about his long career in public service and how he came to the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Whitehead had just obtained an Executive Master of Public Service and Administration (EMPSA) from the Bush School of […]
Burke Center CEO Reflects On Time In EMPSA Program
Melanie Taylor has spent her entire career working for a nonprofit mental health provider. She currently works as the CEO of the Burke Center, which provides an array of community services to people with mental health issues, intellectual disabilities, and substance use concerns. Taylor attended Texas A&M University for a brief period as an undergraduate […]
Center for Nonprofits Alumni Spotlight: Emily Hall Payne ’19
Emily Hall Payne, M‘19, currently works as an Administrative Associate for the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. There, she’s part of a grant-funded research project that’s working with performing arts organizations across the nation to study audience sustainability. Through the research, they hope to advance […]
Center for Nonprofits Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Harris ’13
Jennifer Harris, MPSA ‘13, turned to the Bush School not only to further her education through her master’s program but also to earn a graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management. Today she works as the Director of Texas’ Connected Nation’s State Program, which serves to improve lives through expanding access to broadband (high-speed internet) and related […]
Roman Napoli Named Bush School 2020 Outstanding Alumnus
By Justin Bailey When doors have opened or opportunities arisen, Roman Napoli has taken the opportunity. Put another way, throughout his career, Napoli has answered the call to serve. It’s that willingness that led The Bush School to name him the 2020 Outstanding Alumnus. “This is absolutely a huge honor,” Napoli said. “I learned so […]
Center for Nonprofits Alumni Spotlight: Nicole Gabler ’17
The Bush School provides foundational skills for many of our former students’ careers. Students in our Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) program, like Nicole Gabler ’17, are able to deepen their passion for public service through coursework and opportunities outside the classroom. Nicole currently works as a Donor Relations Advisor at the Texas Children’s Hospital and was […]
