Hallee Haygood is currently a graduate student at UNC- Chapel Hill, working towards a dual degree in Public Administration and City & Regional Planning. During her time at UNC she has served as a Research Assistant, analyzing local sales tax data, and this last summer worked as an intern in the City of Durham’s Budget & Management Services Department. Now she works for the Town of Chapel Hill’s Public Works Department and Engaging Local Government Leaders. In her free time, Hallee enjoys watching stand-up comedy, spending time with her cat, and finding the best oat milk latte in Chapel Hill. She is extremely excited for the opportunity to be a part of the NCGrowth team and looks forward to creating change in the economic development field.