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Student interns with the City of Thousand Oaks

Pepperdine SPP Student Interns with Thousand Oaks City Manager's Office

Pepperdine University School of Public Policy Masters Candidate interned with the City Manager’s Office at the City of Thousand Oaks.

Davenport AC Member Writes Two Pieces for PM Magazine

In June and July, Michael Huling, Davenport Institute Advisory Council member, City Planner with Clark County in Nevada, wrote two pieces for ICMA’s PM Magazine.

iGO Annual Conference 2023

Davenport's Executive Director, Maureen Tobin, led two trainings at the International Association of Government Officials (iGO) 2023 Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

Davenport Institute Gives Two Talks at London Local Government Conference

In June, the Davenport Institute made its international debut at the MOVE London 2023 Annual Conference.

Davenport Co-Leads Session at CUPSO Annual Conference

Our Assistant Director Pooja Bachani Di Giovanna co-led a session on teaching and training lessons learned during the pandemic with the Director of the Center for Public Leadership and Governance at the University of North Carolina, Peg Carlson, at the Consortium of University Public Service Organizations Annual Conference.

public engagement certificate participants on zoom

Spring 2023 Public Engagement Certificate Program A Success!

The Davenport Institute concluded its Spring 2023 Public Engagement Certificate Program in late March. The program takes place over the course of six weeks, and our curriculum prepares local government leaders with best practices to better engage with residents in their community.

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In Honor of Women's History Month

Last month, The Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership hosted a webinar in honor of Woman’s History Month. The event brought together a diverse group of women who have leadership at various levels of government, from state and local positions elected and staff to the United States government.

students listening to Drew Powers

2023 Davenport Institute's City Manager in Residence with Drew Powers

This year, the Davenport Institute hosted its annual City Manager in Residence Program with Drew Powers, the City Manager of Thousand Oaks, California.

students listening to Ron Galperin

Davenport Discussion with Ron Galperin

This month, the Davenport Institute hosted former Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin for lunch and a discussion with students.

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Two Thought Leadership Articles in PM Magazine to Close Out 2022

We had two articles published in International City/County Management Association’s PM Magazine December Edition. Our first article was written on Digital Equity and Public Engagement, and our second was on the importance of Youth Councils in building community trust.