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Director of Research Advisory Services for EAB<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education<\/strong>: 
Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Political Science, UNC Charlotte (2003)
Master of Public Administration, UNC Charlotte (2005) 
PhD in Public Administration and Policy, University of Georgia (2009)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown<\/strong>: Durham, NC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I\u2019ve always loved dance,” Madinah Hamidullah says. “My older sisters were enrolled in dance classes, and I wanted to do everything they did! I think was four or five and trying to take their classes. Luckily, because my mom already had two girls in a children\u2019s dance company, I was able to join early.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Years and several degrees later, Madinah is an associate professor at Rutgers University, Newark, in the School of Public Affairs and Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I teach courses and conduct research on government and nonprofit organizations.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although her graduate degrees are in public administration, Madinah stayed connected to her dance roots. “While I was in graduate school at the University of Georgia I taught dance and preformed with a local dance studio.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madinah says that her education at UNC Charlotte prepared her for the career she has now. “My education at UNC Charlotte set a foundation that I continue to build upon today. It helped me learn to ask questions and to seek answers to issues and problems that I observe in my community. It also reinforced the need for action, service and being an engaged citizen in society.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She offers some great advice to current College of Arts + Architecture students. “Don’t be afraid to use your gifts, talents and passions!”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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