STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University’s Department of Public Administration will host a panel discussion and networking luncheon for public service professionals at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 22, in room CAB 121/122 on the Fort Worth campus.
The event, titled “Resilience in a Changing World: Local Government’s Role in Emergency and Management Preparedness for Domestic Threats,” will convene experts to exchange knowledge and share insights on how to enhance local governments’ preparedness for emergency response.
The panel will feature speakers leading various North Texas agencies: Steve Sanford, Assistant City Manager and Chief of Police in Bridgeport; Derrick Majchszak, Chief Executive Officer of the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority; Trish Burwell, Executive Director of the Hood County Senior Center; Richard Mann, College Station Fire Chief; and Erika McComis, Argyle Town Administrator.
“In today’s world of uncertainties, public administration plays a pivotal role in the shaping of a more resilient future for our communities,” said Dr. Galia Cohen, head of the public administration department. “This is an opportunity to learn from best practices and develop invaluable connections with fellow professionals.”
Lunch will be provided.
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A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.