SPAA Graduate Profile: Brett Noll (BA'24)

Name: Brett Noll
Hometown: Ventnor City, New Jersey 
BA Grad Month/Year: January 2024 
Current Position/Organization: Township Business Administrator, Hamilton Township, NJ 

Why did you enroll at SPAA?
I enrolled at SPAA because it enabled me to use the credits that I previously obtained through the Certified Public Manager program. It offered a degree program that complemented my professional career path and offered flexibility with their online course offerings. 

What do you hope to accomplish with your degree?
I hope to excel as a business administrator and inspire young, up-and-coming public administrators. 

Favorite SPAA memory and/or most meaningful experience at SPAA?
My internship program and reflecting on what I had learned in class.    

Biggest challenge(s)?
Working a full-time job and taking college level courses. 

Next steps?
I am currently taking courses toward my MPA. I hope to finish in 2025. 

Advice to incoming students?
Never give up on college. Stay involved, even if it’s just one course at a time. You will eventually get to the finish line.