“The Future of Public Service” panel at Celebration of the American Public Servant 250 Gala to feature Sen. Tammy Duckworth, IG Michael Horowitz, NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya

For Immediate Release

June 10, 2026

Contact: Matt Hampton (mhampton@napawash.org)

 “The Future of Public Service” panel at Celebration of the American Public Servant 250 Gala to feature Sen. Tammy Duckworth, IG Michael Horowitz, NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of its Celebration of the American Public Servant 250 Gala on Monday, June 22, the National Academy of Public Administration is proud to convene “The Future of Public Service,” three government leaders in conversation about the future of American public service and administration. 

Featuring: 

• U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (IL), Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient.
• Inspector General Michael Horowitz, Federal Reserve Board and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, formerly of the Department of Justice.
• Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya, highest-ranking civil servant at NASA.

“This panel will feature an American combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient with battlefield experience, an inspector general who has helped hold elected leaders to account with experience across important sectors, and the highest-ranking civil servant responsible for overseeing the mission that led our astronauts further into space than any human in history,” said James-Christian Blockwood. “This month’s gala will be a rare opportunity to participate in the discussions that will propel our country into the future on this important anniversary.” 

Presented with Leadership Connect and Government Executive, Celebrating the American Public Servant seeks to shine a light on the value and importance of public service. The Celebration of the American Public Servant 250 Gala is the Academy’s signature contribution to the commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, and a tribute to the people whose work strengthens our nation every day.

For more information about the event, visit www.napawash.org/caps. To attend as press, email mhampton@napawash.org. 

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About the National Academy of Public Administration 

Established in 1967 and chartered by Congress, the National Academy of Public Administration is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that helps government leaders solve the nation’s most critical management challenges. With more than 1,000 Fellows, including former cabinet officials, governors, mayors, and scholars, the Academy advances excellence in public administration through research, advisory services, and thought leadership. 

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