The Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute is proud to announce that Erica-Christina Bartley and Ciara Campbell are the recipients of the 2025 Master in Public Policy (MPP) Nathaniel Glover Fellowship. The Fellowship includes a full scholarship for their MPP degree, a small stipend, and an internship in the Jacksonville Mayor’s Office.
“The MPP Nathaniel Glover Fellowship Program is perhaps the best example of how we accomplish the Institute’s mission to inspire a new generation of civic leaders with a servant’s heart,” said Rick Mullaney, Executive Director of the Public Policy Institute and Robert T. Shircliff Chair in Public Policy. “In its brief history, our graduates have successfully run for public office, been hired as officers of nonprofits, and been promoted to important local government positions. They are creating a better future for the City of Jacksonville and beyond.”
Named in honor of Dr. Nathaniel “Nat” Glover, the former Jacksonville Sheriff, President of Edward Waters University, and one of Florida’s most respected public servants, Glover Fellowships provide an exceptional opportunity to earn an MPP degree and pursue a career serving the public. “Nat’s life truly exemplifies what it means to be a public servant,” said Mayor Donna Deegan of the City of Jacksonville. “Nat has answered the call of public service so many times in his life and few people have done more for the citizens of Jacksonville. It’s these qualities that make Nat a role model for MPP Glover Fellows.”
Ultimately, the program seeks to prepare a new cadre of well-trained leaders for public
service and nonprofit organizations serving in north Florida.
Reflecting on his experience as a 2022 Glover Fellow, James Ellout, Vice President
of United Way of Northeast Florida, shared, “The Fellowship provided me with the resources,
knowledge, and networking opportunities I needed to become a thought leader in the
community and make a meaningful contribution to the policy landscape.”
Details about this year’s Fellowship recipients:
● Erica-Christina Bartley holds degrees from Savannah State University, Wesleyan College, and Columbia University. Her extensive career in education includes roles as instructional coach, assistant principal, and principal, as well as service as a Teach for America corps member in Jacksonville. A native of Macon, Georgia, Erica-Christina is focused on driving system-level transformation through culturally responsive leadership, inclusive policy development, and meaningful community partnerships. Her leadership extends beyond education, as demonstrated by her involvement with Leadership Florida, the Junior League of Jacksonville, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
“When rooted in equity and informed by education, public policy becomes a powerful force for transformation. Servant leaders in this space do not seek power—they seek to uplift communities through listening, learning, and purposeful action,” she reflected. “I am deeply honored to receive this fellowship and look forward to bringing my passion and commitment to Northeast Florida.”
● Ciara Campbell holds a Bachelor of Science in African American Studies with a minor in Education from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University. She began her career in education as a classroom teacher in Washington, D.C. and currently serves as a Program Coordinator for Genesys Works Jacksonville, where she leads professional skills training, supports students during their internships, and guides them as they plan for life after high school. A proud Jacksonville native and William M. Raines Senior High School graduate, Ciara is passionate about creating opportunities for young people in underserved communities and helping them reach their full potential.
“Being selected as a 2025 Glover Fellow at Jacksonville University is such a full circle moment for me. I was born and raised in this city full of promise and it means the world to me that I am able to continue Dr. Glover's legacy of investing in and serving this community that I love so much,” she said.
The 10-member MPP Nathaniel Glover Board of Advisors selected the finalists and the fellowship award winners. The Board includes:
● Cynthia B. Chomiak, ’83 – Founder and Chief Executive, Educated Decisions LLC;
Vice Chairman, Jacksonville University Board of Trustees
● Dr. Barbara Darby – President, Florida State College at Jacksonville North
Campus (Retired)
● Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., ’17 – Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Transportation
Authority
● Rachel Tutwiler Fortune – President, Jacksonville Public Education
● The Honorable Nathaniel Glover Jr. – President, Edward Waters College (Retired);
former Jacksonville Sheriff
● Mark L. Griffin – Pastor and Chief Executive Officer, Wayman Ministries
● Matthew Kane, ’01 – Former Owner, Greenshades, Inc.; Chair of Jacksonville
University Board of Trustees
● Javon Knight, MPP ’20 – Policy Associate, Husch Blackwell Strategies, Washington,
D.C. (Registered Federal Lobbyist); MPP Glover Fellow Alumni Representative
● Dr. Charles E. Moreland – Director of Community Affairs, City of Jacksonville
● Charles Wodehouse – President, CSX Technology, Inc. (Retired); Senior Vice
President, CSX Transportation (Retired); Member of the Public Policy Institute Board
of Advisors; Former Jacksonville University Board of Trustees
Applications for the 2026 MPP Nathaniel Glover Fellowships are now open. Those interested in applying are encouraged to visit ju.edu/publicpolicy.
