focused on the connections that form through our traditions 和 friendships while at the 澳门在线赌城娱乐. These traditions reflect our ideals, our priorities 和 our sense of belonging to create connections that begin on these bricks, but reach far beyond these gates. To demonstrate this theme, alumni 威利菲利普斯 和 阿摩司大镰刀刀柄 delivered the keynote address.
菲利普斯 received his Bachelor of Science in social sciences from UM in 2000 和 continued his education at the Howard University School of Law, obtaining his Juris Doctor degree in 2005.
Following his graduation from Howard, 菲利普斯 made his first delve into the energy industry practicing corporate law as an Associate at Balch & Bingham LLP, 和 later as an associate at Van Ness Feldman LLP.
He then joined the ranks of attorneys at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation where he held several positions, including senior counsel 和 assistant general counsel.
目前, 菲利普斯 is serving a four-year term as a commissioner on the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, 和 expects to be nominated 和 confirmed for a second term in the very near future. As commissioner, he has led efforts to influence communications 和 update public-facing platforms. He also has experience leading a team of attorneys, developing media strategies 和 participating in national 和 international policy discussions.
大镰刀刀柄 received his Bachelor of 艺术 in political science from UM in 2002. Not long after his graduation, 大镰刀刀柄 made the move to Washington D.C., where he has spent more than a decade carving out his path.
Working for organizations like the U.S. 众议院, FTI咨询, 和 founding S-3 Public Affairs, a strategic public affairs firm, 大镰刀刀柄 has worn a lot of hats in strategic public affairs.
Now, 大镰刀刀柄 juggles the roles of founding partner at S-3 Public Affairs 和 co-founder of FamousDC.com a website that gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the U.S. 资本. 大镰刀刀柄 also recently co-authored the book “Climbing the Hill: How to Build a Career in Politics 和 Make a Difference.” The work is a non-partisan guide on how to lay the foundation for a meaningful career in public service.
在一起, 菲利普斯 和 大镰刀刀柄 serve as an excellent example of the connections made on UM’s brick streets. Becoming friends in college led the two to help other UM alumni succeed by building networking opportunities in the D.C. area.
