University of North Texas 
Welcome to the UNT MPA Alumni Hub!
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The Most Engaged Alumni Network in TexasOur MPA alumni are significant, ongoing contributors to our educational community.
They are passionate about public service, dedicated to upholding the high standards
of our MPA program, and deeply involved in our student experience from recruitment
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"... to transmit this world not only, not less, but greater, better, and more beautiful than it was transmitted to me." |
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UNT MPA Alumni Since 1962
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The Public Administration Advisory Board
The Public Administration Advisory Board (PAAB) of the University of North Texas is
made up of alumni of the Master of Public Administration program and friends of the
Department of Public Administration whose interests include promoting the reputation
of the MPA program and the professional success of its graduates.
The board may advise the department faculty on matters pertaining to curriculum, recruitment
of students, fundraising, internships and placement, continuing education iniatives
for those in public service, and other issues that may be presented by the faculty
for board consideration.
The PAAB consists of twelve representatives, plus a Chair and Past Chair. At least eight representatives are alumni of the MPA program at UNT, and the President of the Public Administration Student Association serves as an ex officio member.
To be considered for Board eligibility, members must have served on one of the standing
committees for a minimum of one year.
- Academic Affairs Committee: Makes recommendations to the board on curriculum, assists with recruitment efforts, serves as liaison with professional organizations such as TCMA, ICMA, and/or UMANT, etc.
- Advancement Committee: Assists the department in fundraising efforts for the Department annually and through the annual MPA Alumni-Student Conference.
- Alumni Events Committee: Assists the department in putting on the Annual MPA Alumni-Student Conference an other alumni networking events throughout the year.
- Alumni Engagement Committee: Works to create a sense of belonging and connection among MPA Alumni through meaningful engagement that includes alumni in the DFW area and around the world.
- Future of the Profession Committee: Details coming soon!
Opportunities to Engage
Alumni Speakers Bureau
Looking to volunteer your time and expertise to our MPA students?
Our faculty consult the Alumni Speakers Bureau directory to find guest speakers for
their classes each semester. We have speakers on local government management, nonprofit
management, and professional development topics.
Alumni Support
Our alumni support our students and department directly through charitable donations
to our various funds!
- MPA Excellence Fund: Provides funding for the Department to bring students to annual conferences and events by TCMA, UMANT, NFBPA, etc.
- MPA Alumni Scholarship: Allows us to award competitive scholarships to MPA students each year to help them focus on their studies.
MPA Alumni Directory
The Department of Public Administration used to issue a printed Alumni Directory to
each cohort, but with new privacy considerations we have given that task to the Alumni
Engagement Committee of the Public Administration Advisory Board.
They now host their own open-source and fully virtual UNT MPA Alumni Directory and
use it to stay in touch with our Alumni network!
Alumni News
January 22, 2025
Kimberly Bizor Tolbert is a 1993 alumna of the UNT MPA program.
Kimberly Bizor Tolbert is a 1993 alumna of the UNT MPA program.
January 29, 2025
Jay Chapa is a 1993 alumnus of the UNT MPA program.
Jay Chapa is a 1993 alumnus of the UNT MPA program.
March 29, 2024
T. C. Broadnax is a 1993 alumnus of the UNT MPA program.
T. C. Broadnax is a 1993 alumnus of the UNT MPA program.
Outstanding MPA Alumni of the Year
This award is announced every year at the annual MPA Alumni-Student luncheon and awarded
to the alumnus who demonstrates exceptional contributions to their field and notable
engagement with faculty, current students, and fellow alumni.
The 2025 MPA Alumni of the Year is Mark McDaniel, MPA '87
The 2025 MPA Alumni of the Year is Mark McDaniel, MPA '87
2020-2024
2024 - Cori Reaume MPA '13 & Gabe Reaume MPA '09
2023 - Vince DiPiazza MPA '86
2022 - Justin Lonon MPA '98 & Jennifer Cowley MPA '97
2021 - Allen Bogard MPA '80
2020 - No Award Due to COVID
2010 - 2019
2019 - Anne Pape MPA ‘12
2018 - Shonnie R. Lyon MPA '93
2017 - Jennifer Fadden MPA '97
2016 - Mario Canizares MPA '00
2015 - Claude King MPA '90
2014 - Mark Israelson MPA '96 & Jane Massey MPA '79
2013 -Bill Drybread MPA '87 & P. Wharton MPA '06
2012 - 1960-1970 MPA Graduates
2011 - Clay Phillips MPA '95
2010 - Kimberly Tolbert MPA '93
2000-2009
2009 - Jennifer Acker MPA '08
2008 - Alexia Griffin MPA '79
2007 - Mark McDaniel MPA '87
2006 - John Cabrales MPA '98
2005 - Janet Melancon MPA '89
2004 - Richard Torres MPA '89
2003 - Harlan Jefferson MPA '87
2002 - Elizabeth DiGregorio MPA '84
2001 - Jim Oliver MPA '78
2000 - Bob Hart MPA '78
1991-1999
1999 - Kenneth Reneau MPA '76
1998 - Susan Thorpe MPA '89
1997 - Jim Starr MPA '62
1996 - Ron Whitehead MPA '80
1995 - Dan Johnson MPA '82
1994 - John Marshall MPA '72
1993 - Debra Brooks Feazelle MPA '89
1992 - No Award
1991 - Terry Childers MPA '76