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The Schaefer Center for Public Policy at The University of Baltimore is excited congratulate Jennifer Aubert-Utz, Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program graduate, on her appointment as the Director of Emergency Services for St. Mary’s County.

Aubert-Utz is a 24-year veteran of the Baltimore County Fire Department, serving recently as an Assistant Fire Chief where she provided executive leadership and professional oversight to over 1,000 career and 2,000 volunteer members.

Aubert-Utz currently serves as the Chairperson at the Maryland Center for the Study of Health Effects of Fire and serves as a Commissioner on the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s Fire Rescue Training & Education Commission. Her expertise extends to serving as a technical expert with the International Fire Service Training Association, contributing to the revision of their publications and training manuals. Additionally, she has served as a professional advisor for the National Fire Protection Association Responder Forum.

Aubert-Utz holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Management from Johns Hopkins University with an emphasis in Public Safety Leadership. She has also earned the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer designation, as well as the Certified Public Manager® certification through the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at The University of Baltimore.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Aubert-Utz was honored among the 2017 Baltimore Sun’s "50 Women to Watch" and received the 2018 Baltimore County LaFrance Muldrow "Woman Making a Difference" award. Additionally, she is a member of the Leadership Baltimore County Class of 2018 and holds several professional fire service affiliations.

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David Weiskopf, CPM cohort 13 class of 2024, has been named Public Servant of the Year by the St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce. 

The Public Servant award celebrates individuals who exhibit exemplary service to both the business community and the public. Open to employees, elected officials, and appointed officials at federal, state, or local levels, this award acknowledges those who provide exceptional customer service and comprehend the critical role that businesses play in the broader community context.

Read more here about Weiskopf’s award