ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anna McDaniel-Wyatt
Anna McDaniel-Wyatt is a public education researcher and advocate, with
a passion to elevate the voices and experiences of the most vulnerable
students. She is a former high school English Language Arts teacher and
Teach For America (TFA) Alumna who currently serves TFA as a Cohort
Community Manager. Anna received her Master in Public Policy from
Jacksonville University, and her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
from the University of South Florida (USF). Anna served TFA
Jacksonville as an Alumna and Co-Founder of JaxPrism. She also served
the USF Kosove Alumni Society as a Past President and Member for more
than 10 years. Anna was a finalist for the 2019 Jacksonville
University Graduate Student Woman of the Year Award.
Areas of Policy Interest: Civil Rights, Education, Families, Government
Operations, Public Finance and Social Welfare
ABOUT THE ADVISOR
Dr. J. Rody Borg
Dr. J. Rody Borg is a Professor of Economics at Jacksonville
University, who has twice served as the Interim Dean of the Davis
College of Business and has been recognized for Outstanding
Community Service and Outstanding University Service. Dr. Borg is
also an independent Forensic Economist, and a research consultant
for the Jacksonville Civic Council. Dr. Borg received his Ph.D. in
Economics from the University of North Carolina and his Bachelor of
Arts from Huntingdon College. Dr. Borg is an active member of the
Rotary Club of Arlington, serving as President from 1993-1994. He
has also served the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer as Senior
Warden. Dr. Borg grew up immediately next to the JU campus, and
has two siblings and a daughter who are JU alums.
Areas of Policy Interest: Economic Affairs, Education, Government
Lotteries and Public Finance
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