Personal Statement

My entire career demonstrates a commitment to public service and a passion for working with social justice issues. There is nothing more important than community engagement and being a part of finding solutions toward civic and global improvements. After a handful of different jobs here and there, I started off my public sector career working with the homeless- on the streets and in shelters in Seattle, Washington. In 2005, I moved to San Francisco, California and continued working as a social servant. For six years I strived to improve services, collaborate effectively with other nonprofits and government agencies, contribute as a dynamic team member, and establish myself as a leader in the community.

 

Greg CrumpFor the last two years, as I pursued my MPA, I have worked to expand my experiences in the public sector. At the office of a local elected official, I had the opportunity to see how local government works on the political side. I analyzed public codes and legislation, gathered detailed background information on complex policy directions, prepared briefs, contributed to the monthly newsletter, and performed community outreach activities. At my internship with the San Francisco Department of Public Works, I contribute to communications and public affairs activities. I work to increase public awareness of Public Works initiatives through innovative communications methods, such as updated web content, social networking outreach, and electronic newsletters. In addition, I worked part-time for SFSU as a Research Assistant, performing research on governance topics, annotating current peer-reviewed journal articles, and running searches for relevant research for faculty.

 

I am hoping that the skills and knowledge gained from my work in the MPA program will expand my opportunities for involvement in big-picture public sector issues and build on a career of seeking better public policy solutions.

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