Academy Insights

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Meet Our Fellows: Lesley Field

Type: General News

Apr 09, 2023

Lesley Field ('12) - Deputy Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 1. Who...

Meet Our Fellows: Robert Taub

Type: General News

Apr 01, 2023

Robert Taub ('15) - Commissioner, Postal Regulatory Commission 1.You have a long and extensive career in public service; can you...

Public Service April Standing Panel

Type: Standing Panel News

Mar 30, 2023

Discussion of Not Accountable by Philip Howard Friday, April 14, 2023; 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT The Public Service Standing...

EOM March 31 Standing Panel

Type: Standing Panel News

Mar 23, 2023

Discussion with OMB's New Associate Director for Performance and Personnel Management Friday, March 31, 2023; 10:00 – 11:45 a.m. EDT...

Meet the Academy: Kate Connor

Type: General News

Mar 17, 2023

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I am a Senior Analyst, and I currently serve on...

Women's History Month Spotlight: Barbara Jordan

Type: General News

Mar 16, 2023

I start this tribute by first suggesting that I am a great supporter of Barbara Jordan who has inspired me...

Women's History Month Spotlight

Type: General News

Mar 10, 2023

The theme for Women’s History Month is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” Since many NAPA fellows teach public administration...

International Women's Day Spotlight

Type: General News

Mar 08, 2023

Almost 50 years ago, NAPA Fellow Nesta Gallas – the first female president of the American Society for Public Administration...

Women's History Month Spotlight: Janet Yellen & Lynn Malerba

Type: General News

Mar 06, 2023

Women's History Month is important because it provides an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the significant contributions that women have...

Women's History Month Spotlight

Type: General News

Mar 04, 2023

Please enjoy a small collection of highlights of women in public administration over the years. You can read the full...

Women's History Month Highlight

Type: General News

Mar 01, 2023

This March marks the 27th year that the United States is celebrating women’s history month. This special month highlights women’s...

From Academy Fellows: Proposals to Modernize and Reinvigorate the Federal Civil Service

Type: Standing Panel News

Feb 27, 2023

In 2022, a group of Fellows came together to create a series of proposals to modernize and reinvigorate the federal...

Joint EOM and IGS Feb 24 Standing Panel

Type: Standing Panel News

Feb 24, 2023

Building State and Local Data Infrastructure in Collaboration with Federal Partners Friday, February 24, 2023; 10:00 – 11:45 a.m. EST...

International Affairs and Social Equity March 2 Panel

Type: Standing Panel News

Feb 24, 2023

What can be learned from comparative (cross-country) Covid governance? Thursday, March 2, 2023; 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST In this...

Celebrating Black History Month

Type: General News

Feb 24, 2023

Dr. Calvin C. Johnson is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research, Evaluation and Monitoring at the United States Department of...

How to Address Federal Workforce Challenges: A Series

Type: General News

Feb 24, 2023

In 2022, a group of Fellows came together to create a series of proposals to modernize and reinvigorate the federal...

Meet the Academy: Roger Kodat

Type: General News

Feb 21, 2023

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? As Senior Project Director, I have the privilege of leading...

Celebrating Black History Month

Type: General News

Feb 21, 2023

Same Meeting, Different Messages By Tom Carroll, NAPA Fellow 2022 Joyce Powdrill and I worked together as city managers in...

#GovLove Spotlight

Type: General News

Feb 16, 2023

#GovLove Spotlight

Type: General News

Feb 15, 2023

#GovLove Spotlight

Type: General News

Feb 15, 2023

Celebrating Black History Month

Type: General News

Feb 14, 2023

Dr. Margaret C. Simms is a nonresident fellow in the Center on Labor, Human Services, and Population at the Urban...

#GovLove Spotlight

Type: General News

Feb 13, 2023

#GovLove Spotlight

Type: General News

Feb 10, 2023

Tech Leadership Feb 9 Standing Panel: Is Your Issue on the List?

Type: Standing Panel News

Feb 09, 2023

Is Your Issue on the List for 2023? Thursday, February 9th, 2023; 10:00 – 11:45 a.m. EST Please join us...

Celebrating Black History Month

Type: General News

Feb 05, 2023

Susan T. Gooden, Ph.D. is dean and professor of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at...

Celebrating Black History Month

Type: General News

Feb 03, 2023

Spotlight on Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff's Contributions: I am a co-author of The Young Black Leader's Guide to a Successful Career...

Intergovernmental Systems Standing Panel - Winter Meeting - February 02, 2023

Type: Standing Panel News

Feb 02, 2023

The Intergovernmental Systems Standing Panel met on Thursday, February 02, 2023, for their quarterly meeting. They discussed the following topics:Intros...

Celebrating Black History Month

Type: General News

Jan 31, 2023

Dr. Charles Menifield (Fellow since 2018) was born and raised in the Mississippi Delta on a farm. He attended an...

Meet the Academy: Joseph Przeczewski

Type: General News

Jan 30, 2023

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? As the Academy’s IT and Facilities Director, I am responsible...

Meet Our Fellows: Valerie A. Lemmie

Type: General News

Jan 29, 2023

Valerie A. Lemmie ('98), Charles F. Kettering Foundation - Director of Exploratory Research Q. Who or what inspired you to...

EOM Jan 27 Standing Panel: Addressing Government Failures

Type: Standing Panel News

Jan 25, 2023

Discussing Government Failures and How to Prevent Them Friday, January 27, 2023; 10:00 – 11:45 a.m. EST Please join us...

IBM and NAPA Future Shocks: Reports and Blogs

Type: Grand Challenge News

Jan 23, 2023

Government leaders increasingly indicate that what were previously viewed as Black Swan events are now becoming more frequent — and...