Bailey Klemm '19 Accepted to Syracuse M.P.A. Program

Bailey Elizabeth Klemm, a 2019 graduate of Mount Saint Mary Academy, has been accepted to Syracuse University’s Master of Public Administration program, the top M.P.A. program in the nation according to Best Public Affairs Schools in 2022 – US News.

The Piscataway native, who has earned Deans List distinction every semester, will complete her undergrad triple major of Civics and Civil Engagement, Political Science, and Policy Administration in 3.5 years.

According to Stephanie Worden, Associate Director of Admission and Financial Aid at Syracuse University, this opportunity will allow Bailey to join “our community of service-minded professionals leading change all around the world.”

In addition to her schoolwork, Bailey co-founded a consulting group, Orange Slice, to build partnerships between businesses and local and state government. She also earned Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification (an industry standard certification for young project managers), and she hosts a weekly session tutoring session for other members of her consulting group to earn the CAPM certification.

Christopher Klemm, Bailey’s father, expressed, “I’ve said it 1,000 times -- Bailey’s experience at Mount Saint Mary Academy was essential to the success she is achieving.”