Recognized for her advocacy for professional local government management, Dawn Peters is a true and tireless ambassador in service to the profession.

ICMA is pleased to award this year’s Local Government Management Fellowship Judy L. Kelsey Scholarship to two current fellows.

Advancing Women in Local Government through SheLeadsGov

These ICMA members have been recommended by the Credentialing Advisory Board to receive ICMA Credentialed Manager or Candidate status in April 2025

A former local government manager and consultant, she sees building bridges and supporting members as her top priorities.

In commemoration of a ground-breaking event, a look at the status of women in local government leadership half a century ago, as things are now, and what we envision for the future

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