With a deep appreciation for the cultural diversity of her hometown. Amisha wanted to reflect this passion in her academic career. After learning about public policy she said she “felt the stars align and knew this was the place for her.”
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Susan R. Grogan, PP, AICP, MCRP ’88, Appointed Pinelands Commission Executive Director
Ms. Grogan has worked at the Pinelands Commission since August 1988 and has been serving as Acting Executive Director for the last 18 months.
Two Bloustein School graduates named Presidential Management Fellow finalists
Andrew Artz MCRP/MPP ’21 and Kermina Hanna, BS ’21, MPP ’22 were announced as PMF finalists on February 13.
Alumnus Dr. Jeffrey Robinson’s roadmap to success helps guide future entrepreneurs
Using examples from his own career and from his recent book, Dr. Jeffrey Robinson discussed some of the hurdles he faced along his career path as well as strategic actions taken by other Black faces in high places which helped them find success.
Justin Lesko, AICP, PP, MCRP ’19 is Princeton’s New Municipal Planning Director
MCRP ’19 alum Justin Lesko moves from Acting Planning Director to Director of the Municipality of Princeton.
Chelsie Riche, MPP ’23
This year for Black History Month, Rutgers invited professionals and practitioners from around the university to share their experiences as Black professionals.
Rithikha Rajamohan MCRP ’23 debuts film “Sympoiesis” at the New Jersey Film Festival 1/28/23
MCRP candidate Rithikha Rajamohan created a film for an Experimental Filmmaking course that was chosen to screen at the 41st New Jersey Film Festival. She reflects on the inspiration for the film and how it ties in to her work in Urban Planning.
Max Toth MCRP ’23 is recipient of SAE Metro Section Fellowship
In his research, he traced key moments of public policy interventions that led to increased models of electric school buses with onboard bidirectional charging, and pilot programs currently underway with utilities for V2G applications
Lily Chang (PH ’22) Hired as Press Assistant for Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03)
Lily Chang graduated from the Bloustein School in 2022 with a bachelor’s in Public Health and a minor in Urban Planning and Design. As an alumna, she has gone on to complete a Bloustein trifecta by gaining experience and excelling in the Public Policy arena as well.
Alumni Spotlight: Dean’s Medal of Merit honoree Steven Allard MCRP ’79
Steve Allard’s career and personal successes led to his selection as the Bloustein School Dean’s Medal of Merit, the school’s highest honor. It recognizes lifetime achievement in an honorees’ chosen field as well as exceptional service to the school and to the community at large.