Rep. Vella-Wilkinson graduates from leadership academy

Posted 9/13/18

Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) has graduated from the Eastern Leadership Academy, a fellowship program designed to enhance the leadership abilities of state officials from all three branches of government. The fellowship took

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Rep. Vella-Wilkinson graduates from leadership academy

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Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) has graduated from the Eastern Leadership Academy, a fellowship program designed to enhance the leadership abilities of state officials from all three branches of government. The fellowship took place at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia during the last week of August.

The purpose of the fellowship is to improve understanding of key regional public policies. Participants discussed a wide variety of topics, such as "Crisis Communications," "Sustainable Energy Models" and "Debunking Political Deception and Viral Deception (Fake News)." Between the sessions, participants spoke about the unintended aftermath from legalizing marijuana, the opioid crisis, prison reform, school funding and a host of other hot topics.

"I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge presented by this fellowship," Vella-Wilkinson said in a statement. "The tools shared with participants were not highbrow academic theory that looks good in a conference room but have no real-life application in the State House. I am looking forward to using these newly honed skills during the upcoming 2019-2020 Session."

Each year, as many as 30 state and provincial officials from the 19 Eastern region member jurisdictions gather in Philadelphia for the Robert J. Thompson Eastern Leadership Academy. This select group of state officials, from all three branches, receive training to enhance their leadership skills and study the most significant issues facing states today.

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  • richardcorrente

    Way to go Camille Vella-Wilkinson!

    Thursday, September 13, 2018 Report this

  • Thecaptain

    This woman is a total embarrassment to the residents of Warwick. The panderer on steroids.

    Thursday, September 13, 2018 Report this

  • PaulHuff

    She needs to be voted out. She says one thing and voted the opposite.

    Thursday, September 13, 2018 Report this

  • Thecaptain

    She campaigned on "NO TOLLS" then voted for them. Liar !

    Thursday, September 13, 2018 Report this

  • perky4175

    she needs the boot during her last campaing she made a lot of promises and she did just the opposite vote her out

    Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Report this