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Congratulations to our Policy Staff Attorney Mary Kathryn Velazquez on her acceptance into the Georgia Partnership for E
Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & JusticeAugust 7, 2026

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Congratulations to our Policy Staff Attorney Mary Kathryn Velazquez on her acceptance into the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education's Georgia Education Policy Fellowship 2026-27 cohort!

Mary Kathryn brings deep commitment, curiosity, and care to her work advancing policies that help Georgia students and families thrive. We’re excited to see her join a statewide community of leaders working to strengthen education policy—and to see the ideas, relationships, and insight she brings back to Georgia Appleseed. We’re proud of you, Mary Kathryn! Learn more about GEPF here: https://gpee.org/programs/georgia-education-policy-fellowship/
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