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James-Christian Blockwood

MEMBER SINCE: 2015

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Blockwood served as Executive Vice President at the Partnership for Public Service where he oversaw its programs and the organization’s strategic planning efforts. Notably, he was a strong advocate for nonpartisanship, helped establish new institutional capabilities and led during a period of transformational growth. Previously, he served in the U.S. Government Accountability Office and the departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs. He is also an adjunct professor at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

History of Employment

Position
Division
Organization
Start
End
Executive Vice President
Partnership for Public Service
2020
Present
Adjunct Faculty
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Syracuse University
Present
Managing Director for Strategic Planning and External Liaison
U.S. Government Accountability Office
2014
2020
Director for Strategic Studies
Office of Policy and Planning
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
2011
2014
Deputy Director for Latin America
Office of International Affairs
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2009
2011
Intelligence Officer
Defense Intelligence Agency
2004
2009
Primary Policy Areas

Defense, Foreign Policy, Government Operations/Innovation, Homeland Security, National Security, Nonprofit/Philanthropy

Primary Sector of Expertise

Federal

Primary Functions

Change Management, Strategic Planning

Management Matters Podcast

Grand Challenge: Make Government AI Ready

Ethical Considerations and AI Governance with Alan Balutis, James-Christian Blockwood, and Alexis Bonnell

Season: 1 Episode:189 | December 04, 2023

Show Notes:

In this episode of Management Matters we host part 4 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Alan Balutis, James-Christian Blockwood, and Alexis Bonnell moderated by GovExec's George Jackson. This fourth episode focuses on how government can use AI in an ethical manner while enhancing public trust in government.


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