Hello, I am LaDawn Lingard and have served as an Academic Associate/TA for ASU since 2014. My Master’s Degree in Public Administration at Arizona State University was inspired by my previous service as Executive Director for the non-profit organization, Chandler Symphony Orchestra. My experience working with the City of Chandler developed a keen interest in public sector leadership and service. I have also enjoyed working with students in the ASU Project Cities program as well as Mesa Community College students enrolling as new students, many of whom are first generation college applicants. It is a pleasure to see how empowering education can be.