Master of Public Administration

Results of 2015 Alumni Survey on Placement

Alumni respondents to the survey, including employment queries from classes of 2009-2014: 9.

Alumni respondents working full-time: 8, with 1 employment status unknown.

Congratulations, TAMIU MPA Alumni, on the Formation of the MPA Alumni Network. - November 7, 2013

Maricia García, '12

Victim Coordinator
Web County District Attorney's Office

"The MPA program improved and enlarged my professional skills as a public servant as well as my knowledge within the administrative area of my work field. I have been able to become a more productive citizen for my community and to have a better understanding of how our government works for the best of its citizens."

Elizabeth Martinez, '01

Associate Vice President for Administration
Texas A&M International University

"My MPA Degree enhanced and complemented by years of experience in the public sector."

Riazul Mia, '03

Director, Environmental Services Department
City of Laredo

"The MPA degree helped me to understand the value of public service and how to serve the citizens better."

Verónica Cantú-Yunes, '06

Director of Public Relations
United Independent School District

"My Public Administration degree has enabled me to be more of a critical thinker and problem solver. It has opened other professional doors for me that would not have been available to me otherwise. It has allowed me to compete in our fast-paced and competitive world."

Becky García, '10

Financial Services Professional
New York Life

"My TAMIU MPA degree helped me become a Leader of Change because it provided me with a foundation of understanding when it comes to dealing with pubic organizations, non-profits, and in some cases, private corporations so that I can effectively create positive change for the future."

Jackie Leven Ramos, '12

School Librarian/Media Specialist
United Independent School District

"The MPA program has allowed me to become a more versatile individual who encourages continued progress in the workforce. I am more inclined to participate in school and community activities that allow me opportunities to think outside the box and learn from each opportunity for personal and career advancement."

Mariana Barberena-Pérez, '08

U.S.-México Relationa Coordinator, Binancial Center
Texas A&M International University

"The TAMIU MPA allowed me to better develop in the biannual environment that we live in, and it has opened doors at an international level where I can be an agent of change."

Rita Moreno-Garner, '05

Director of Employee Relations
United Independent School District

"Having learned the decision-making process of rational approach versus incremental approach, I have come to know that in my job, the rational approach is the most appropriate because the welfare of children is paramount in my job."

Mika Akikuni, '02

Associate Director of Marketing
Texas A&M International University

"The leadership and technical skills taught in the MPA Program gave me a new platform from which to contribute to the ever changing sector of higher education."

Martha González, '05

Human Resources Director
Arguindegui Management Company

"The MPA curriculum taught me how to understand cultural dynamics in the workplace and how to develop practical strategies to achieve the best advantage for my organization."

Adrian Domínguez, 07

Safety/Risk Manager
Texas A&M International University

"The TAMIU MPA degree helped me become a leader of change by providing me with the skills and knowledge needed to respond to many issues affecting public organizations."

Karen Martínez, '08

Shelter Manager/Data Specialist
Casa de Misericordia

"The TAMIU MPA Degree prepared me to be an advocate for change by helping me understand that if an organization is to survive and thrive, the organization's leadership must be able and willing to adjust to, accept, and incorporate change as a positive force for growth and advancement."

Isis Peña, '12

Case Management Specialist
Web County Community Action Agency

"The MPA program gave me the knowledge and tools I needed to become successful at work."