Full Name: Taylor Zianio
SPP Degree and Graduation Year: MPA, ‘25
Taylor will complete his bachelor’s in Political Science with a minor in Geographic Information Science in 2024. He will join the Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program this fall. He promotes student awareness and local community engagement in politics through his involvement with UConn College Democrats.
As an intern, Taylor contributed in data analytics, canvassing and events-based fundraising for the 2022 Republican gubernatorial campaign of Bob Stefanowski. In 2023, he researched and reported on Connecticut General Assembly hearings for Roy & LeRoy, a Connecticut lobbyist firm, and gained deeper insights into government relations and bipartisan initiatives.
As a proud CT native with family ties to Washington DC, Taylor is focused on building a career in urban planning with sights set on improving the landscape of future residential and business development for better economic gains and sustainability.
Albert G. Ilg Fellowship in Local Government Award
The Albert G. Ilg Fellowship in Local Government award is given to an MPA student who demonstrates interest in local government and public sector service. Awards (“Fellowships”) will defray living or academic related expenses. The award was established in 1998 to honor the distinguished service of Al Ilg as the Town Manager of Windsor for 32 years.
Albert G. Ilg: Prior to his service as Town Manager of Windsor, Connecticut, Al Ilg served as the Assistant City Manager of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, after serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy. In 2002, Al’s expertise was called upon to serve as an Interim City Manager of Hartford, and in September 2005, Al was appointed by the Governor to the “State Contracting Reform Standards Board.” Al received a B.A. in Political Science from Bucknell University and a master’s degree in Government Administration from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. For many years, Al has been a friend of the School of Public Policy, speaking in our speaker series and connecting students and alumni with job opportunities. He also supports the Albert Ilg Award, presented annually to a student with outstanding interest in local government.