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Preparing the AI Workforce of the Future with Kaye Husbands Fealing
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Information Technology Social Equity | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Kaye Husbands Fealing, Dean and Ivan Allen Jr. Chair, College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Institute
Virtual Roundtable on Making Government AI Ready
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations, Honor, Ethics, and Accountability, Information Technology, State and Local Government Structures | Year: 2020
The public sector in the United States is at the very beginning of a long-term journey to develop and harness
Meet Our Fellows: David Grant ('19)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Mr. Grant is a senior executive with over 34 years of experience in procurement, acquisition, program management, and leadership, with
Protecting Public Health and the Economy: A Platform for Data Driven Decisions
Fellows Share Their Perspectives | Type: Article | Areas: Information Technology, Budgeting and Financial Management, State and Local Government Structures | Year: 2020
By The MITRE Corporation State and local leaders are faced with challenging decisions on how best to mitigate the spread
Harnessing AI for State Governance with Doug Robinson
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Information Technology Democracy and Citizen Engagement | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Doug Robinson, Executive Director for National Association of State Chief Information Officers and Academy Fellow
Meet Our Fellows: Dr. Michael Wooten ('19)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Dr. Michael Eric Wooten was appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate to serve
Public Administration, Technology, and the Future with Jay Walder
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Information Technology State and Local Government Structures | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop One and new Academy Fellow, to discuss his leadership
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Sharon Mastracci
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Sharon Mastracci is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the Programs of Public Affairs at the University of
National Academy of Public Administration Working Group Releases Addendum to “Election 2020 Project” Action Plans
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Updated Plan Offers Proposed Executive Order to Strengthen Federal Workforce WASHINGTON, D.C. – A working group of Fellows of the
November 2020
Shared Services Seminar | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
The Shared Services Forum was with agency implementation leaders.
National Academy of Public Administration Virtual Fall Meeting Focuses on Resilience Amid Grand Challenges
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
On-Demand Sessions Available for Viewing WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration held its annual Fall Meeting virtually
National Academy of Public Administration and IBM Center for The Business of Government Release a Special Report: “The Road to Agile Government – Driving Change to Achieve Success”
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Report Outlines 10 Agile Principles and Offers Recommendations for Leaders WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration today
The Road to Agile Government: Driving Change to Achieve Success
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations, Honor, Ethics, and Accountability, State and Local Government Structures | Year: 2020
By Ed DeSeve, Coordinator of the Agile Government Center and Academy Fellow Why agile? Today, governments around the world are
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Jared Llorens
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
On November 1, 2020, Professor Jared Llorens assumed the role of Dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business
Using Technology at Different Levels of Government with Alan Shark
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Organizational Theory and Behavior Information Technology | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Alan Shark, Executive Director of the Public Technology Institute, the Chair of the Academy Standing
Virtual Roundtable on Electoral Integrity and Voter Participation
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations, Honor, Ethics, and Accountability, State and Local Government Structures, Democracy and Citizen Engagement | Year: 2020
Voting at the federal, state, and local levels is fundamental to American democracy, and citizens must have confidence in electoral
National Academy of Public Administration Unveils Complete Series of “Election 2020 Project” Action Plans
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Papers Offer Next Administration a Roadmap to Address Nation’s Grand Challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration
The Role of Counties in Executing Elections with Anthony Griffin
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Democracy and Citizen Engagement | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Anthony Griffin, Former County Executive for Fairfax County, Virginia, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Jeremy Hall
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Jeremy L. Hall is a Professor of Public Administration and Director of the Ph.D. program in Public Affairs at the
Viewpoint: The Postal Service Will Deliver on Mail-In Voting
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Honor, Ethics, and Accountability, State and Local Government Structures, Democracy and Citizen Engagement | Year: 2020
By Dan Blair, former Chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission, former Academy President, and Academy Fellow As Election Day approaches
Election 2020: Steward Natural Resources and Address Climate Change
Grand Challenge Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Environmental Sustainability | Year: 2020
By the Election 2020 Academy Working Group including fellows, Bob Perciasepe, Nicole Darnall, Bill Drayton, Daniel Fiorino, Jay Fisette, Stan
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Andrea Norris
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Ms. Norris is a senior executive with 30 years of public sector experience leading national management and technology programs and
MEDIA ADVISORY National Academy of Public Administration To Hold Virtual Fall Meeting November 5-10
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Meeting Will Focus on Fostering Resilience Amid Grand Challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration will hold
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Stephen Ayers
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
In 2010, Stephen T. Ayers was appointed by the President of the United States to serve a 10-year term as
Operating Successful Elections at the State and Local Level with Ann Bowman
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Democracy and Citizen Engagement | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Anne Bowman, Hazel Davis, and Robert Kennedy Endowed Chair in Public Service and Government at
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Robin Kramer
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Robin Kramer is managing director of The Smidt Foundation, whose flagship program, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, she led and
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: John Bartrum
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
The CEO of Brightstar Innovations Group, LLC, John J. Bartrum, is a Capitol Hill veteran and retired federal Senior Executive
Agricultural Research Service: Follow-Up Assessment of Administrative and Financial Management Services
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: Organizational Theory and Behavior | Year: 2020
The genesis of this study was a 2017 report for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) by the National Academy of
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Tanisha Briley
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Tanisha Briley was appointed City Manager of the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland on July 20, 2020. She assumed the position
Tracking and Assessing Governance and Management Reform in the Nuclear Security Enterprise
Academy Study | Type: Study | Areas: Organizational Theory and Behavior, Program Audit and Evaluation | Year: 2020
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (the Act) directs the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Michelle Alletto
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Michelle Alletto serves as the Texas Health and Human Services Chief Program and Services Officer (CPSO). In this role, Michelle
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Siân Mooney
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Siân Mooney is dean and professor at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs (Indiana University, Bloomington
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: P. Edward French
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Dr. French has been Department Head of Political Science & Public Administration at Mississippi State University since fall of 2016
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Deborah Parham Hopson
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Deborah Parham Hopson is the Senior Public Health Scientist and Director, Center for Public Health Systems Innovation at The MayaTech
National Academy of Public Administration and National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Release Final Report on the National Nuclear Security Administration
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Report Follows Multi-Year Evaluation; Includes 16 Recommendations for Continued Progress WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration, in
The Role of the Postal Service During Elections with Dan Blair
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Honor, Ethics, and Accountability Democracy and Citizen Engagement | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Dan Blair, former Chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission, former Academy President, and Academy Fellow
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Gene Migliaccio
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Gene Migliaccio is an Associate Dean for Applied Public Health, and Professor at the George Washington University, Milken Institute School
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Theresa Gullo
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Teri has made enormous contributions to CBO’s work for the Congress for more than three decades. She began as an
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Vikki Wachino
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Vikki Wachino is CEO of Community Oriented Correctional Health Services, a nonprofit dedicated to building a system of health care
October 2020
Shared Services Seminar | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
This Shared Services Forum was with the agency's implementation leaders.
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Richard Greggory Johnson III
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Richard Greggory Johnson III is a tenured Full Professor and Department Chair for the Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Phillip Singerman, PhD
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Phillip (Phil) Singerman, PhD is a recognized national innovator in public/private partnerships to promote economic development, job creation, and nation
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Renee Wynn
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Renee P. Wynn recently retired as the NASA Chief Information Officer. Wynn joined NASA in July 2015 as Deputy Chief
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Jamie Boex
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Jamie Boex is a leading scholar-practitioner in the field of federalism and intergovernmental relations, having worked on the topic in
Fostering a Robust Democracy with Valerie Lemmie
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: Democracy and Citizen Engagement | Year: 2020
In this episode, we welcome Valerie Lemmie, Former City Manager, Current Director of Exploratory Research at the Kettering Foundation, and
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Geoffrey Beckwith
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Geoff Beckwith is the Executive Director & CEO of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, a position he has held since 1992
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Felicia Marcus
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Felicia Marcus is the William C. Landreth Visiting Fellow at Stanford University’s Water in the West Program, an attorney, consultant
OMB: An Insider's Guide - Event Recording
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Recorded proceedings of the September 30, 2020 event OMB: An Insider's Guide, hosted by the National Academy of Public Administration.
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Francine Berman
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Francine Berman is the Edward P. Hamilton Distinguished Professor in Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2019-2020 Katherine Hampson Bessel
Academy Class of 2020 Spotlight: Kimberley Isett
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2020
Kimberley Roussin Isett earned a Ph.D. (Management, Organization theory) and MPA (health and human services, Policy) from the University of