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Standing Panel News Oct 8, 2023

Preparing for an AI Future: Cybersecurity Considerations for Public Service

By Bobbie Stempfley, Vice President, Cyber Security Dell Technologies (formerly Deputy Assistant Secretary Cyber Security and Communications, Department of Homeland Security) Cybersecurity has evolved from a conversation…

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General News Oct 3, 2023

2023 New Fellow Profiles

Join us in honoring the outstanding individuals who are shaping the future of public administration! Discover the remarkable achievements and contributions of the National Academy of Public Administration's 2023 Class of…

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General News Sep 24, 2023

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

As we eagerly prepare to welcome the Academy's new class of Fellows in 2023, we're taking a moment to revisit some of our favorite Fellow spotlights from the past couple of years. These remarkable individuals have made s…

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General News Sep 19, 2023

Meet the Academy: Gillian Townsend

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? My official title is the Academy's Business Development and Philanthropy Specialist. Now, what exactly does that entail, you might ask? Well, it's a bit of a…

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General News Aug 21, 2023

Fellow Spotlight: Marcelo Giugale

Do you have any reflections from your time working at the World Bank? It was more than three decades. So the lessons are many. But three come immediately to mind. First, learning happens when you work across issues and…

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General News Aug 21, 2023

Meet the Academy: James Higgins

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I am an analyst for Strategic Initiatives, which means I not only help research and write reports but also support Academy events and produce the Management …

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General News Aug 14, 2023

Fellow Spotlight: Barton Wechsler

Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in public administration? From an early age, I believed that collective action was required to solve big problems and ensure that society functioned effectively and equitab…

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General News Aug 13, 2023

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

The best time of the year is finally here. As temperatures grow warmer and days get longer, you may find yourself spending more time outdoors, maybe going to the park to relax or hiking on your favorite trail. You might …

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Standing Panel News Aug 7, 2023

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

This is the third in a series of articles stemming from the National Academy of Public Administration’s Standing Panel on Technology Leadership as part of its Call to Action on Responsibly Using AI to Benefit Public Serv…

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General News Aug 6, 2023

Fellow Spotlight: Daniel Carpenter

Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in academia? I began my academic career as a student of political theory. It was Gerald Mara, then Associate Dean of the Graduate School at Georgetown University, who taught f…

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General News Aug 1, 2023

Meet the Academy: Kyle Romano

What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I am a Research Analyst, so much of my time is devoted to understanding agencies and developing actionable solutions to help them become more efficient and e…

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General News Jul 23, 2023

Fellow Spotlight: Michael A. Pagano

What encouraged you to pursue a career in the field of public service? I have enormous respect for federal, state, and local public servants, not because of my personal experiences in that realm but because of my observa…

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