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MEDIA ADVISORY National Academy of Public Administration To Commemorate Centennial of Budget and Accounting Act

Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

“The Budget Act at 100: Why It Matters More Than Ever” WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration

How Mayors Promote Social Equity with Sharon Sayles-Belton

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2021

On this episode, we welcome Sharon Sayles-Belton, Vice President of Community Relations and Government Affairs of Thomas Reuters, Former Mayor

Meet Our Fellows: Nicholas Hart ('19)

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

Who or what inspired you to work in public service? I grew up in a small town in Missouri admiring

June 2021

Shared Services Seminar | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Michael Massiah

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2021

On this episode, we welcome Michael Massiah, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Port Authority of New York and

MEDIA ADVISORY National Academy of Public Administration to Host 20th Annual Social Equity Leadership Conference June 9-11

Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

Forum to Focus on “Fostering Social Equity: Innovation and Change” WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration will

Thoughts from Our Fellows: Modernize and Reinvigorate the Public Service

Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Leadership, Human Resources and Personnel Management, Social Equity | Year: 2021

Welcome to Thoughts from Our Fellows, a collection of recent activity regarding the Academy's Grand Challenge of each Month. In

Public Service Spotlight: Ambassador Joseph Westphal

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2021

On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Ambassador Joseph Westphal, to discuss his career in public administration including his roles

Meet Our Fellows: Elizabeth Hill ('98)

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

Who or what inspired you to work in public service? I was a California State Scholarship recipient which enabled me

Celebrating Public Service

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

I serve because... I joined the government in 1974, starting as a civilian intern for the Army. In the Office

Celebrating Public Service

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

I serve because I believe in public service, democracy, and the importance of good governance. I appreciate public servants because

Public Service Spotlight: Dr. Robert Lightfoot

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2021

On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Dr. Robert Lightfoot, to discuss his career in public administration from Engineer to

Celebrating Public Service

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

There were two individuals who inspired my career in public service: Alice Rivlin and Jerry Brown. I met Jerry Brown

Celebrating Public Service: Terry Buss

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

In writing this introspective piece, I recalled that a successful career in the public service depends largely on the contributions

Celebrating Public Service: James D. Savage

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

I serve because I train students at the University of Virginia in the best practices of government budgeting. Effective and

Standing Panel on Executive Organization and Management May Meeting

Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

The 2020 Presidential Transition: How Well Did It Work? The country was riveted by daily headlines during the post-election period

Public Service Spotlight: Betsy Fretwell

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2021

On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Betsy Fretwell, to discuss her career in public administration including her time as

Celebrating Public Service: Jacquelyn Williams-Bridgers

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

I serve because I was born into a community embroiled in civil unrest and challenged by an arduous journey to

Celebrating Public Service: Reginald F. Wells, Ph.D

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

I love public service and public servants, those civic-minded people who dedicate themselves to making life better for others through

May 2021

Shared Services Seminar | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

Celebrating Public Service: Martha Ann Dorris

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

I appreciate public servants because the public depends on the government to meet many of their daily needs as well

Celebrating Public Service: Joshua M. Sharfstein

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

I appreciate public servants because they do their jobs for the satisfaction of improving life and health in their communities

Celebrating Public Service: Mridul Gautam

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

I serve because… I’ve seen what happens when people who are at a disadvantage and face an uphill battle, for

Public Service Spotlight: Basil Gooden

NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2021

On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Basil Gooden, to discuss his career in public administration including his time at

Public Service May 7 Standing Panel

Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

In Section 1112(b) of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization (NDAA) Act, the U.S. Congress instructed the Director of

Quarterly Academy Studies Update

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week: Greg Lindsey

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

I serve because I believe it's my obligation to help create opportunities for everyone to have the same types of

Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week: Gary Glickman

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

It’s hard to name just one person that inspired my career in public service, but there are several that stand

Technology Leadership Standing Panel: Artificial Intelligence in Government and Beyond – Where Are We Now?

Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

On May 6th, the NAPA Standing Panel on Technology Leadership will host a video conference to discuss the use of

Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week: M. Jae Moon

News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2021

I appreciate public servants because... They are motivated to pursue public values and dedicated to solving increasingly complex problems like

Former GSA CIO: It's Time for a Federal 'Agile First' Strategy

Articles From Our Partners | Type: Article | Areas: Information Technology, Human Resources and Personnel Management, Budgeting and Financial Management, Opportunities for the Future: Globalization, Democracy and the New Public Service | Year: 2021

Fedscoop.com: By Dave Nyczepir Government should prioritize agile methodologies not only in software development but in IT procurement, finance, budgeting