COVID-19 heroes and leaders: Stories told through our podcast Several federal employees who led our nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic were featured on two recent episodes of the Partnership’s new podcast, “Profiles in Public Service.” Learn about two doctors at the National Institutes of Health who improved participation in COVID-19 treatment and vaccine testing in underserved communities and a State Department employee who repatriated Americans stranded abroad when the pandemic hit. Read More
Reflections on the Partnership for Public Service’s 20th anniversary In honor of the Partnership’s 20th anniversary, Max Stier, the Partnership’s president and CEO, looks back on our founding, our accomplishments over the past two decades and our continued work to build a better government and a stronger democracy. Read More
Partnership joins VA and Carry the Load for National Day of Service To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on our nation, the Partnership teamed up with the VA’s National Cemetery Administration and the nonprofit Carry the Load as part of a national day of service on Sept. 10, 2021. Partnership CEO and President Max Stier joined VA Secretary Denis McDonough at a Quantico National Cemetery event, and other Partnership staff volunteered at an event at Alexandria National Cemetery. Read More
From college junior to the National Security Council: A career shaped by 9/11 Partnership Vice President of Research, Analysis and Evaluation Loren DeJonge Schulman writes about the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, and how the attacks led her and other young people into public service. Read More
Answering Lady Liberty’s call: 20 years after 9/11, Partnership employee reflects on his part of the response 20 years after the Sept. 11, 2001, Parker Schaffel, marketing manager at the Partnership, reflects on how 9/11 and the aftermath inspired him to serve his country and federal employees dedicated to protecting our national security. Read More
A new look for the Partnership for Public Service As we prepare to celebrate the Partnership’s 20th anniversary, we are excited to announce the launch of a new logo, mission and tagline that will enable us to accelerate and deepen our impact. Read More
Why do federal employees choose public service? This Public Service Service Recognition Week, we asked federal employees to share why they chose public service. Some found motivation in their family histories, others had formative educational experiences and others still made later career transitions. Read More
Federal employees share why public service is important to them During last year’s Public Service Recognition Week, we asked federal employees to tell us their stories about working in government. These employees shared why they find their public service important and what motivates them to give back. Read More
Impressions from 15 years in public service James-Christian Blockwood, the Partnership’s executive vice president, previously served 15 years in four federal agencies. He shares his thoughts on government service and its unique power and position to positively impact communities and people. Read More
Capitol Hill staff members serve our country and need our support Following the tragic siege of the Capitol, the Partnership’s Vice President of Government Affairs Kristine Simmons reflects on her experience working at the White House on September 11, 2001. Read More
