Rory Wilson

Rory Wilson, who is an advocate for community empowerment and social change, is pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Urban Management. Rory started her career in public service as a sophomore in college when she began her first term on the Town of Fountain Hills’ Community Services Advisory Commission (2020). Fueled by her passion for enacting positive change, Rory has engaged with local officials and other leaders in several capacities since then, including the Fountain Hills Cares Committee (2021), A New Leaf (2022), the Fountain Hills Leadership Academy (2022), and the County Supervisors Association (2023). These experiences sparked her curiosity in exploring innovative ways to bridge the gap between local government agencies and nonprofit organizations in addressing the diverse yet interconnected issues of our time, such as housing and homelessness, revitalizing green spaces, and improving quality of life for all residents. As a Marvin Andrews Fellow, Rory is excited to continue empowering community members to be civically engaged and work with experts and fellow public servants in creating inclusive communities for all.