 Erik Hopkins
e-mail: permanent e-mail
MPA 2007
Analytical Paper Title: “Cluster-Based Economic Development: An Analysis of Delaware’s Biotechnology and Life Science Cluster”
Chair: Jonathan Justice | Committee Member: Ed Freel
position:
Professional Staff
Senate Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information and International Security – Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) Chair
Washington, D.C.
Introduction
Erik Hopkins was raised in Sussex County, Delaware, and went on to attend the University of Delaware. Erik discovered his love for public policy during an introductory international relations course as an undergraduate student. He later graduated with honors with a B.A. in International Relations and a specialization in economic development in Latin America. In May 2007, Erik graduated from the University of Delaware’s Master of Public Administration program with a dual specialization in Financial Management and State & Local Management.
Erik now works as a Professional Staff Member on the Senate Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security. He is privileged to be responsible for overseeing the Federal Government’s proper stewardship for taxpayer monies.
In his free time, Erik enjoys staying physically active through intramural sports, weight training, surfing, and camping.
MPA, University of Delaware 2007, Financial Management and State & Local Management
BA, University of Delaware 2005, International Relations, with a specialization in Economic Development in Latin America
January–June 2007
Legislative Fellow, Delaware State Senate
Dover, Del.
May 2006–May 2007
Treasurer, Urban Affairs Student Association, University of Delaware
Summer 2006
Intern, Office of U.S. Senator Thomas R. Carper
Washington, D.C.
September 2005–May 2007
Graduate Research Assistant, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware
Newark, Del.
2001–2005
Open-Water Rescue Specialist/Jumper, Bethany Beach Patrol/Delaware State Police Trooper 2
Bethany Beach, Del.
Programming languages: Basic, Visual Basic, C, C++, HTML
Programs: Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access), Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, SPSS
Languages: Conversational Spanish
Director’s Citation, 2007
Legislative Fellow, 2007
Sigma Iota Rho National Honor Society, 2005
Dean’s List, Fall 2003–Spring 2005
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) – Fall 2005
Erik is working with Delaware’s Department of Economic Office and other members of the IPA staff to develop a comprehensive economic development strategy for Sussex, Kent, and portions of New Castle Counties. The CEDS must meet the Economic Development Agency’s guidelines in order to secure federal monies for economic development projects in the above mentioned distressed areas.
Municipal Clerks Training – Fall 2005
Erik is helping to coordinate local municipal clerks training for the Delaware and Maryland region. In addition, Erik teaches a section on “How to better serve the Hispanic population,” focused on helping municipalities cope with their transition in demographics.
“Sussex County CEDS Committee: Issues & Initiatives Briefing,” Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy committee hearing, Lewes Public Library, Lewes, Del., January 11, 2006.
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