Nancy PearsonNancy Pearson is a former elementary school teacher and community organizer in Portsmouth, NH, where she served as a two-term city councilor. Nancy earned her Master of Public Administration at UNH in 2012, and her PhD in 2023, after conducting a muli-city case study on civic participation during the Covid-19 government lockdowns. Dr. Nancy knows how to bring innovative ideas to life, as a speaker, in workshops, and in her children's book series. As a self-titled local government evangelist, Dr. Nancy's passion lies in creating pathways for empowering citizens, and she is dedicated to reshaping how everyday people understand and engage in civic responsibility. Read More Read Less