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Melissa Gradie B.S. '10, M.P.A. '11 and Hunter Gradie M.P.A. '12 give back
Cornell Institute for Public Affairs (CIPA) alumni Hunter Gradie M.P.A. '12 and Melissa Yee Gradie B.S. '10, M.P.A. '11 are a Cornell couple, through and through.
The pair met during a CIPA capstone project, got engaged on campus, married in Sage Chapel, regularly speak with and advise students in Ithaca and New York City, and have recently made a pledge to support expanding career and professional development services offered by the CIPA program.
Hunter, Chief of Stafffor the City of New York's Department of Homeless Services, said he and Melissa feel that while their success is partially due to focus and work ethic, CIPA provided them with resources that propelled them forward and learning experiences that challenged...