From Villanova to Spain, Meredith Green, a 2025 graduate of the Public Administration program, has turned her passion for meaningful work into a global experience as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant.A Calling Toward Meaningful Work Meredith was drawn to Villanova’s Public Administration program because it aligned with her desire to pursue fulfilling, mission-driven work. “I…
Elani Dwyer – PSA Student Explores Culture, Education, and Public Service Through Study Abroad Experience in Ghana
Through cultural immersion and work with Ghana’s Ministry of Education, Elani Dwyer ’27 gained new perspectives on policy, identity, and public service. Studying abroad often challenges students to step outside of their comfort zones and see the world from a different perspective. For Elani Dwyer ’27, a Public Service and Administration major at Villanova University, her…
Faculty Spotlight – Veracelle Vega
Background & Villanova Experience Veracelle Vega serves as an Adjunct Professor at Villanova University and professionally as Chief People Officer for an e-commerce beauty company. Her teaching focuses on public administration, leadership, and human capital management. She is originally from Bath, New York, a small town in the Finger Lakes region. As the daughter of…
Faculty Spotlight – Brian McLaughlin
Background & Villanova Experience Brian J. McLaughlin serves as a Court Executive with the New Jersey Judiciary and as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Public Administration. His primary areas of teaching and research include organizational management, communication, leadership, collaboration, and technology. A native of Marlton, New Jersey—located about 10 miles outside of Philadelphia—he reflects…
Student Spotlight – Elene Shonia
Background & Villanova Experience Elene Shonia is a first-year Master of Public Administration student at Villanova, focusing on public policy and improving systems to create positive change for communities. She is originally from Georgia, a small country at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia in the Caucasus region. Known for its diverse landscapes—from…
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