Media Advisory: Public Service Recognition Week event to celebrate young leaders, explore federal recruitment efforts

May 4, 2023

WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service will host an event on Friday, May 12, celebrating Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) and the young leaders who serve. With just 7% of the federal workforce under the age of 30, recruiting and retaining top talent of the youngest working generation must be a top priority for all government agencies.   

WHO: Agency leaders and rising stars in the career federal workforce will discuss the importance of recruiting and retaining young talent. Panelists include:  

• Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman, Department of Housing and Urban Development 
• Deputy Secretary David Turk, Department of Energy 
• Melissa Sullivan, Public Affairs Officer, Environmental Protection Agency 
• A’ndrea M. Jones, Synergy Innovation Lab Founder, Department of Housing and Urban Development. 
• Moderator Catherine Rampell, The Washington Post 

WHAT: This event is part of Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW), an annual celebration of the contributions of career employees at the federal, state, local and tribal levels. PSRW has been recognized every year since 1985. The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service is proud to support PSRW and celebrate the success of public servants. 

WHERE: Partnership for Public Service (600 14th Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20005)

(The event will be recorded and available online for later viewing) 

WHEN: Friday, May 12 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET 

To register to attend this event, please email Amanda Farnan, the Partnership’s press secretary, at afarnan@ourpublicservice.org.  

During the past 21 years, the nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service has been dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. We work across administrations to help transform the way government works by providing agencies with the data insights they need to succeed, developing effective leaders, inspiring the next generation to public service, facilitating smooth presidential transitions and recognizing exceptional federal employees. Visit ourpublicservice.org, follow us @PublicService and subscribe today to get the latest federal news, information on upcoming Partnership programs and events, and more.  

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