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Fellow Spotlight: Michael A. Pagano
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
What encouraged you to pursue a career in the field of public service? I have enormous respect for federal, state
Fellows
Webpage | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
Everything you need to find about the fellows that make up the National Academy of Public Administration.
Adapting City Charters with Jim Svara (UNC Chapel Hill)
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2023
In this episode, we welcome Jim Svara, Visting Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Academy
Fellow Spotlight: William B. Shear
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
What role did your childhood play in your public policy interest? I grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, in the
Meet the Academy: Miles Murphy
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I am a Senior Research Analyst for the Academy’s Center
About Us
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Established in 1967, the Academy responds to requests for assistance from Congress; federal agencies; and state, local, and international government
Resources
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National Academy of Public Administration Resources
Artificial Intelligence and Public Service: Key New Challenges
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Opportunities for the Future: Globalization, Democracy and the New Public Service | Year: 2023
We are excited to share a blog post written by Jerry Mechling, the former Founder of the Program on Strategic
Innovative Ways to Fund Government with Shayne Kavanagh (GFOA)
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2023
In this episode, we welcome Shayne Kavanagh, the Senior Manager of Research for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and
Fellow Spotlight: James P. Pfiffner
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
What encouraged you to pursue a career in the field of public service? My commitment to public service stemmed from
Innovation’s Three Allies: Road-tested Tactics that Bolster Mission Results
Fellows Share Their Perspectives | Type: Article | Areas: The Context, Nature, and Structure of Public Administration | Year: 2023
Academy Fellow, Judy Douglas, and Alexis Bonnell, reflect on their government and industry insights from the front-lines of transformation. We
Fellow Spotlight: Carol S. Weissert (Ph.D.)
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
How have you been an advocate in your specific field? I am a federalism scholar and have worked over the
Agile Learning Program
Articles From Our Partners | Type: Article | Areas: The Context, Nature, and Structure of Public Administration | Year: 2023
Purpose The development of the Agile Government Principles and the Integrated Framework for Action represent two important milestones in the
The H. George Frederickson Memorial Lecture Panel Discussion from the 2023 Social Equity Leadership Conference
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2023
In this episode, we air the panel response to the inaugural H. George Frederickson Memorial Lecture from the 2023 Social
Fellow Spotlight: Anthony Scardino
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in public administration? I pursued a career in government because I
EOM Panel: Learn about the Agile Government Center
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: The Context, Nature, and Structure of Public Administration, Organizational Theory and Behavior, Human Resources and Personnel Management | Year: 2023
Learn about the Agile Government Center Friday, June 30th, 10:00 am – 11:45 am (ET) Join us for a conversation
The National Academy of Public Administration Releases Assessment of U.S. Missile Defense Integration
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
Report Makes Recommendations on How U.S. Missile Defense Can Move More Quickly and Effectively to Meet Rapidly Evolving Threats WASHINGTON
MEDIA ADVISORY National Academy of Public Administration to Host Forum On Schedule F and the Future of the Public Service
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration will host a June 29th forum, “Schedule F and the Future
Improving DEIA at the City Level with Michael Rogers (Interim City Manager, Charlottesville, VA)
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2023
In this episode, we welcome Michael Rogers, Interim City Manager for the City of Charlottesville and Academy Fellow, to discuss
Fellow Spotlight: Alan Abramson
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
Alan Abramson ('16): Director and Professor, Center on Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social Enterprise, Schar School of Public Policy and Government
Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships and Center for Accountability, Modernization, and Innovation Offer Recommendations on Modernizing Delivery of Public Benefits
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration’s Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships (CIP) and the Center for Accountability, Modernization
A Different Approach to the Design of Government Social Services Projects with Stan Soloway and Dr. Nancy Augustine
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2023
In this episode, we welcome Stan Soloway, President & CEO of Celero Strategies LLC and Academy Fellow, and Dr. Nancy
Meet Our Fellows: Barton Wechsler
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
Barton Wechsler (' 15): Dean Emeritus, Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs, University of Missouri-Columbia Who or what inspired
Meet the Academy: Jillian McGuffey
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
What is your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I currently serve as a Senior Research Associate for the
MEDIA ADVISORY Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships to Release and Discuss White Paper on Modernizing the Delivery of Public Benefits
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration’s Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships (CIP) will release a white paper on
Improving DEIA at the County Level with Nancy Navarro (Fmr. Montgomery County Councilmember)
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2023
In this episode, we welcome Nancy Navarro, former Montgomery County Councilmember and Academy Fellow, to discuss her involvement in passing
Fellow Spotlight: Ellen Glover
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
During your time in ICF, what kind of projects did you oversee and/or what projects were you were particularly passionate
Intergovernmental Systems Standing Panel Meeting: June 1st, 2023
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations | Year: 2023
The Intergovernmental Systems Standing Panel met on Thursday, June 1st, 2023, to discuss key priorities and provide updates. CLICK HERE
MEDIA ADVISORY: 22nd Annual Social Equity Leadership Conference is June 12-14, Co-Hosted by University of Kansas and Mid-America Regional Council
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
Forum Focus Will be “Social Equity in Action” WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) Standing Panel
Public Service Spotlight: Teri Takai
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2023
In this episode, we welcome Teri Takai, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Network Information Integration and Department of Defense Chief
Meet our Fellows: Robert Lavigna
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
Robert Lavigna ('08) - Senior Fellow at UKG 1. Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in human
The Academy's 2022 Annual Report
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
Our 2022 Annual Report is out! It highlights the Academy’s accomplishments in advancing DEIA, increasing intergovernmental collaboration, expanding agile government
Solving Public Service Challenges in Local Government with Joe Adler (University of Baltimore)
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2023
In this episode, we welcome Joseph Adler, Former Maryland State Secretary of Personnel, Director of the MPA Program at the
A Call to Action: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Public Service
Standing Panel Blog | Type: Article | Areas: Honor, Ethics, and Accountability | Year: 2023
We are excited to announce a call to action – based in part on a recent National Academy of Public
Meet the Academy: Brad Riley
News | Type: Article | Areas: Highlighting Public Administrators | Year: 2023
What are your role and primary responsibilities at the Academy? I am a research associate at the Center for Intergovernmental
The National Academy of Public Administration Releases Assessment of U.S. Coast Guard Academy Admissions Processes
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
Recommendations Will Help Increase Diversity Among Future Classes of Cadets WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Panel of the National Academy of
Meet Our Fellows: Karen Evans
News | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
Karen Evans ('12) KE&T Partners, Managing Director of the National Cyber Readiness Institute Can you reflect upon your journey through
Academy Studies: U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Cultural Competence and Admissions Process Assessment
NAPA Podcast | Type: Podcast | Areas: None | Year: 2023
In this episode, we welcome David Chu, Panel Chair of this study and Academy Fellow, and Roger Kodat, Senior Project
Funkhouser & Associates and the National Academy of Public Administration Announce Joint Initiative Focused on Local Government Planning and Engagement
Press Release | Type: Article | Areas: None | Year: 2023
KANSAS CITY, MO/WASHINGTON, D.C. – Funkhouser & Associates (F&A) and the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) are pleased