Join Fels Distinguished Fellow Joseph Pierce for an Executive Leadership Dialogue with special guest Mikecia Witherspoon ‘15, Eastern Pennsylvania Director for Senator John Fetterman.
About Mikecia Witherspoon ‘15
Mikecia Witherspoon is the Eastern Pennsylvania Director for Senator John Fetterman where she is responsible for engagement and outreach in Southeast Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley, and Northeast Pennsylvania. Prior to her current role, Mikecia served as Government Relations Officer at Community College of Philadelphia. She started her career in politics by working as Special Assistant and later Deputy Chief of Staff to Philadelphia’s 99th mayor, Jim Kenney. Mikecia believes all politics is local and any individual can make significant change by serving their community. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Bryn Mawr College and a Master of Public Administration from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania.
About the Series: Executive Leadership Dialogue, a lunch series hosted by Fels Distinguished Fellow Joseph Pierce, introduces students to public sector leaders who will share their perspectives on leadership, mentorship, and executive management. The lunches are small by design and include both MPA and EMPA students, allowing them to gain insight and learn valuable lessons on public sector leadership.
