Alumni | MPA Graduate Student Testimonials | Current Students | Employment
Alumni
Alumni Success Stories
Tanesha Hunter - (MPA '16)
Aging Services Administrator
City of Cleveland, Department of Aging
Leo Miller - (MPA '94)
Regional Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration
John Litten - (MPA '11)
Executive Director, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
City Councilman, City of Lakewood
Caitlin Johnson - (MPA '11)
Director of Communications,
Policy Matters
Miranda Lange - (MPA '14)
Claims Examiner,
Department of Labor
Emily Muttillo - (MPA '06)
Applied Research Fellow,
Center for Community Solutions
Matt Hrubey - (MPA '12)
Grants Coordinator,
Cuyahoga County
Jim Lukas - (MPA '96)
Safety Service Director,
City of Sharonville
Our diverse body of Levin College MPA graduates have made their mark locally, nationally, and internationally. Although students primarily study public sector practices, alumni are employed in all sectors. Here are some of the organizations our MPA graduates have been or are currently employed:
| Akron Children’s Hospital | Help Me Grow of Cuyahoga County |
| American Cancer Society Arthritis Foundation | Lake County Ohio Port & Economic Development Authority |
| Berea Children’s Home & Family Services | Lake Metroparks |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland | Lorain Community College |
| Case Western Reserve University | Lorain County |
| CBS Corporation | Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage |
| City of Barberton | Medical Mutual |
| City of Broadview Heights | MetroHealth |
| City of Brooklyn | Millennia Housing Development, Ltd. |
| City of Cleveland | NASA Glenn Research Center |
| City of Cleveland Heights | National Development Council |
| City of Fairview | North Carolina Chamber of Commerce |
| City of Houston | Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District |
| City of Independence | Northwestern Medicine |
| City of North Olmsted | Office for the Treasurer of Ohio |
| City of Sharonville | Office of Worker’s Compensation |
| Cleveland Botanical Gardens | Ohio Department of Transportation |
| Cleveland Clinic | Ohio Industrial Commission |
| Cleveland Department of Public Health | Ohio Lottery Commission |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Ohio Office of Budget and Management |
| Cleveland Metroparks | Ohio Organizing Collaborative |
| Cleveland Metropolitan School District | Open Doors Academy |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Opportunity Corridor Partnership |
| Cleveland Neighborhood Progress | Positive Education Program |
| Cleveland Public Library | Russell Township |
| Cleveland State University | St. Martin de Porres High School |
| Cleveland Transformation Alliance | Social Security Administration |
| Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park | SOSi International |
| Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland | Summa Health |
| Cuyahoga Community College | The City Mission |
| Cuyahoga County | The Cleveland Foundation |
| Cuyahoga Land Bank | The Intergenerational School |
| Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority | Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership |
| Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization | U.S. Army Reserve |
| Diocese of Cleveland – Society of St. Vincent DePaul | U.S. Department of Education |
| East Cleveland Public Library | U.S. Department of Justice |
| Economic and Community Development Institute | U.S. Department of Labor |
| Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | U.S. House of Representatives |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland | United Labor Agency |
| Friendly Inn Settlement | United States Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Ohio |
| Geauga County | United way of Ashland County |
| Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity | University Hospitals |
| Greater Cleveland Partnership | Washington University |
| Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority | Youth Opportunities Unlimited |
MPA Graduate Student Testimonials (From the MPA exit surveys)
Here’s what a few alumni have to say about the program:
“This a very well-rounded program. The expectations are high, making this program challenging – but I learned a great deal.”
“The curriculum has many beneficial capabilities that broaden analytical thinking and collaborative discussions. The academic centers provide multiple resources, and the faculty are well-respected and are nationally recognized.”
“I benefited the most from my graduate assistantship. I got to know many professors, hear their thoughts, form stronger ties with my cohort, and gain a better understanding of the goals of the MPA program.”
“All the professors are knowledgeable and provide a great atmosphere for discussion.”
The MPA program’s strengths are diversity, the strong connection to Cleveland, and the economic development courses.”
Current Students
Student Internship Placement
MPA students are placed in local internships in the nonprofit & public sectors. Current and past internship placements include:
- Metanoia
- Hough Development Corporation
- Transformation Alliance
- Parma Public Housing Agency
- Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Employment
Current Student Completion and Employment Rates
We are proud of our students’ success both in terms of graduation and employment rates.
2017-18 Academic Year Matriculating Cohort Who Graduated within 2, 3, and 4 Years
| Initially Enrolled | Graduated within 2 years | Graduated within 3 years | Graduated within 4 years | Total Students Graduated & Persisting to Graduation | |||||
| N | % | N | % | N | % | N | % | ||
| Students in the ARY-5 Cohort | 29 | 16 | 60.0 | 21 | 72.4 | 22 | 75.9 | 28 | 75.9 |
Students who graduated during the 2021-2022 academic year (13 in all) are employed primarily by local government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Others matriculated to law school; others still took positions in federal and state agencies.
- Local government - 6
- Nonprofit sector - 3
- State government - 2
- Federal government - 1
- Private sector (research/consulting) - 1