Emily Woodmaster, Baldwin CAO and City Clerk was one of more than 125 government leaders from across Georgia recently recognized as a Certified Public Manager by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia.
Graduates of the Institute of Government’s Certified Public Manager program completed their final hours and were recognized at the Certified Public Manager Conference on the UGA campus in Athens.
“Our Certified Public Manager graduates are interacting with Georgia residents as well as the future leaders of our local government and state agencies. We are honored to serve them through this course to enable them to grow as managers, create space for innovation and problem solving, and encourage them for their long-term positive impact on the state,” said Walt McBride, Leadership Development unit manager.
UGA’s Certified Public Manager program, with 300 hours of curriculum, helps state and local government managers enhance their skills through in-class learning, independent study, and a capstone project that addresses an issue affecting their individual agencies. Courses explore how self-awareness impacts leadership and collaboration, effective ways to establish a collaborative work culture, and proven methods to improve performance and engagement.
In addition to completing class readings and assignments, candidates of the program were required to conceive and execute service learning projects to benefit their communities.
Woodmaster was hired as Baldwin City Clerk in 2018 and has served as CAO since 2020.
