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Intergovernmental Systems Standing Panel: 21st Century Governance Event - Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts: Nov 15th, 2023

Type: Standing Panel News

Nov 15, 2023

The Intergovernmental Systems Standing Panel held an event on November 15th, 2023, to highlight how Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs)...

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Intergovernmental Systems Standing Panel Fall Meeting Session: November 3rd, 2023

Type: Standing Panel News

Nov 03, 2023

The Intergovernmental Systems Standing Panel met on Friday, November 3, 2023, during the Academy Fall Meeting. VIEW THE MEETING...

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EOM Standing Panel: Improving Government Using Agile Practices and Data

Type: Standing Panel News

Oct 27, 2023

Friday, October 27th, 10:00 am – 11:45 am (ET) Friday, October 27th, the Academy hosted a Joint Meeting of the...

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AI and Government Communications

Type: Standing Panel News

Oct 23, 2023

AI and Government Communications: Huge Together If We Can Manage The Risks By Jerry Mechling, Former Fellow of the Institute...

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Meet the Academy: Kate Kellen

Type: General News

Oct 23, 2023

What are your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? As a research associate for the studies side of the...

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How Can AI Improve The Regulatory Process?

Type: Standing Panel News

Oct 17, 2023

By Dan Chenok and Virginia Huth Virginia Huth currently serves as the SES Assistant Commissioner of the Office of Regulatory...

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Preparing for an AI Future: Cybersecurity Considerations for Public Service

Type: Standing Panel News

Oct 08, 2023

By Bobbie Stempfley, Vice President, Cyber Security Dell Technologies (formerly Deputy Assistant Secretary Cyber Security and Communications, Department of Homeland...

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2023 New Fellow Profiles

Type: General News

Oct 03, 2023

Join us in honoring the outstanding individuals who are shaping the future of public administration! Discover the remarkable achievements and...

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Generative AI in Public Education

Type: Standing Panel News

Oct 01, 2023

This piece is one of eight in a series of articles stemming from NAPA’s Standing Panel on Technology Leadership as...

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Meet Our Fellows Rewind: Patria de Lancer Julnes ('19)

Type: General News

Sep 24, 2023

As we eagerly prepare to welcome the Academy's new class of Fellows in 2023, we're taking a moment to revisit...

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Navigating the Paradox: Restoring Trust in an Era of AI and Distrust

Type: Standing Panel News

Sep 22, 2023

By Alexis Bonnell, CIO and Director of the Digital Capabilities Directorate, USAF In a world driven by technological innovation and...

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Meet the Academy: Gillian Townsend

Type: General News

Sep 19, 2023

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? My official title is the Academy's Business Development and Philanthropy...

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Solving the Data Problem for the Climate Crisis Part 2: Solving the Local Data Problem for Climate Action

Type: Standing Panel News

Sep 14, 2023

Thursday, September 14th, 1:00 – 2:30 pm (ET) The world urgently needs more and better data to solve the climate...

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Joint IGS and International Affairs Standing Panel: Climate Adaptation Workshop Series Part 1

Type: Standing Panel News

Sep 13, 2023

Climate Adaptation Workshop Series Part 1: What can be learned from comparing country governance responses to ongoing climate impacts for...

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Intergovernmental Systems Standing Panel Meeting: Sept 7th, 2023

Type: Standing Panel News

Sep 07, 2023

The Intergovernmental Systems Standing Panel met on September 7th, 2023, to discuss current projects, provide updates, and plan for upcoming...

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AI Services to Citizens in 2023 and Beyond

Type: Standing Panel News

Sep 07, 2023

A group of NAPA Fellows associated with the Standing Panel on Technology Leadership recently released a call to action on...

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EOM Standing Panel: Changes to OMB Circular A-11

Type: Standing Panel News

Aug 22, 2023

Friday, August 25th, 10:00 – 11:45 am (ET) OMB recently released the latest update of Circular A-11. Chock full of...

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Fellow Spotlight: Marcelo Giugale

Type: General News

Aug 21, 2023

Do you have any reflections from your time working at the World Bank? It was more than three decades. So...

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Meet the Academy: James Higgins

Type: General News

Aug 21, 2023

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I am an analyst for Strategic Initiatives, which means I...

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Save the Date: Social Equity Leadership Conference (SELC) 2024

Type: Standing Panel News

Aug 15, 2023

Thursday, June 20th - Saturday, June 22nd The Social Equity in Governance Standing Panel would like to invite you to...

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Fellow Spotlight: Barton Wechsler

Type: General News

Aug 14, 2023

Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in public administration? From an early age, I believed that collective...

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Public Administration's Behind-the-Scenes Role in Summer Adventures

Type: General News

Aug 13, 2023

The best time of the year is finally here. As temperatures grow warmer and days get longer, you may find...

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Tech Leadership Standing Panel: Solving the Data Problem for the Climate Crisis Part 1

Type: Standing Panel News

Aug 10, 2023

Data for Global Climate Knowledge Thursday, August 10th, 1:00 – 2:30 pm (ET) The world urgently needs more and better...

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Making Government AI-Ready Begins with an AI-Ready Workforce

Type: Standing Panel News

Aug 07, 2023

This is the third in a series of articles stemming from the National Academy of Public Administration’s Standing Panel on...

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Fellow Spotlight: Daniel Carpenter

Type: General News

Aug 06, 2023

Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in academia? I began my academic career as a student of...

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Meet the Academy: Kyle Romano

Type: General News

Aug 01, 2023

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I am a Research Analyst, so much of my time...

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Fellow Spotlight: Robert A. Burton

Type: General News

Jul 30, 2023

What has been the most rewarding experience in your career so far? Without question, working at the Office of Federal...

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Fellow Spotlight: Michael A. Pagano

Type: General News

Jul 23, 2023

What encouraged you to pursue a career in the field of public service? I have enormous respect for federal, state...

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Fellow Spotlight: William B. Shear

Type: General News

Jul 16, 2023

What role did your childhood play in your public policy interest? I grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, in the...

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Meet the Academy: Miles Murphy

Type: General News

Jul 16, 2023

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I am a Senior Research Analyst for the Academy’s Center...

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Artificial Intelligence and Public Service: Key New Challenges

Type: Standing Panel News

Jul 10, 2023

We are excited to share a blog post written by Jerry Mechling, the former Founder of the Program on Strategic...

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Fellow Spotlight: James P. Pfiffner

Type: General News

Jul 09, 2023

What encouraged you to pursue a career in the field of public service? My commitment to public service stemmed from...

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Fellow Spotlight: Carol S. Weissert (Ph.D.)

Type: General News

Jul 02, 2023

How have you been an advocate in your specific field? I am a federalism scholar and have worked over the...

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Fellow Spotlight: Anthony Scardino

Type: General News

Jun 25, 2023

Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in public administration? I pursued a career in government because I...

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EOM Panel: Learn about the Agile Government Center

Type: Standing Panel News

Jun 23, 2023

Learn about the Agile Government Center Friday, June 30th, 10:00 am – 11:45 am (ET) Join us for a conversation...

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Fellow Spotlight: Alan Abramson

Type: General News

Jun 18, 2023

Alan Abramson ('16): Director and Professor, Center on Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social Enterprise, Schar School of Public Policy and Government...

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Meet the Academy: Jillian McGuffey

Type: General News

Jun 11, 2023

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I currently serve as a Senior Research Associate for the...

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Meet Our Fellows: Barton Wechsler

Type: General News

Jun 11, 2023

Barton Wechsler (' 15): Dean Emeritus, Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs, University of Missouri-Columbia Who or what inspired...

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Fellow Spotlight: Ellen Glover

Type: General News

Jun 04, 2023

During your time in ICF, what kind of projects did you oversee and/or what projects were you were particularly passionate...

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Intergovernmental Systems Standing Panel Meeting: June 1st, 2023

Type: Standing Panel News

Jun 01, 2023

The Intergovernmental Systems Standing Panel met on Thursday, June 1st, 2023, to discuss key priorities and provide updates. CLICK HERE...

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The Academy's 2022 Annual Report

Type: General News

May 22, 2023

Our 2022 Annual Report is out! It highlights the Academy’s accomplishments in advancing DEIA, increasing intergovernmental collaboration, expanding agile government...

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Meet our Fellows: Robert Lavigna

Type: General News

May 22, 2023

Robert Lavigna ('08) - Senior Fellow at UKG 1. Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in human...

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A Call to Action: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Public Service

Type: Standing Panel News

May 17, 2023

We are excited to announce a call to action – based in part on a recent National Academy of Public...

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Meet the Academy: Brad Riley

Type: General News

May 16, 2023

What are your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I am a research associate at the Center for Intergovernmental...

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Meet Our Fellows: Karen Evans

Type: General News

May 15, 2023

Karen Evans ('12) KE&T Partners, Managing Director of the National Cyber Readiness Institute Can you reflect upon your journey through...

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Standing Panel on Technology Leadership: Generative AI and Time for a Time Out?

Type: Standing Panel News

May 04, 2023

Generative AI and Time for a Time Out? Thursday, May 4, 2023; 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. EDT The May meeting...

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AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight

Type: General News

Apr 27, 2023

Reflections from Academy Fellow, Jeremy Wu, Co-organizer, APA Justice, www.apajustice.org. Equity means the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial...

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EOM April 28 Standing Panel: Cross Boundary Collaboration and Governance

Type: Standing Panel News

Apr 24, 2023

Cross boundary Collaboration and Governance Friday, April 28, 2023; 10:00 – 11:45 a.m. EDT The April meeting of the Standing...

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Meet Our Fellows: Terry L. Cooper

Type: General News

Apr 24, 2023

Terry L. Cooper ('10), University of Southern California, Professor Emeritus of Public Policy Q. Who or what inspired you to...

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Meet the Academy: Jonathan Garcia

Type: General News

Apr 17, 2023

What are your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I am a Senior Research Associate and currently serve on...

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