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Celebrating Public Service and Rebuilding Trust in Government
The Partnership for Public Service is hosting our Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) kickoff event, Celebrating Public Service and Rebuilding Trust in Government, on Monday, May 2, from 10 – 11:00 am ET. Join us for a virtual discussion exploring our latest research on why trust in government matters.
Our podcast, “Profiles in Public Service,” is back for a second season! Here’s what to expect.
At the Partnership for Public Service, we know that sharing stories from excellent public servants is one way to build public trust in government and underscore the critical role it plays in our democracy. That’s why we are excited to launch the second season of “Profiles in Public Service”—a podcast that tells the stories of…
Emerging Leaders finalist: David Rader
During Public Service Recognition Week 2022, the Partnership is spotlighting some finalists in each award category for this fall’s Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® program. Today, for the last blog post in this series, we’re focusing on David Rader, the deputy director of the Office of Foreign Investment Review at the Department of Defense. He…
Partnership celebrates 2022 Sammies finalists with a rooftop reception
On Thursday, May 5, the Partnership welcomed the finalists from the 2022 Service to America Medals®, or the Sammies, to a reception on the rooftop of the Partnership’s new office at 600 14th St NW, Washington, DC. “You are extraordinary representatives of our public service, making a real difference for the American public at a…
Safety, Security and International Affairs finalist: Kiera Berdinner
Today’s Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® Q&A is with Kiera Berdinner, program officer at the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. Berdinner, along with Hilary Ingraham and Holly Herrera, are 2022 Safety, Security and International Affairs finalists for their work with the Operation Allies Welcome Resettlement Team to coordinate the largest…
Bridging the Trust Gap
The first episode of our second season features a panel discussion headlined by several of our 2022 Service to America Medals finalists, a group of exceptional public servants who have dedicated their careers to improving the health, safety, and security of our country. Event speakers shared their insights on why public trust in government matters,…
COVID-19 Response finalist: Dr. Diana Bianchi
In anticipation of this fall’s Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® program, we are highlighting one finalist from each award category during Public Service Recognition Week. Today, we are focusing on the COVID-19 Response category, which recognizes a federal employee who made extraordinary contributions under challenging circumstances to help those in need during the…
What a career in public service means to me
Public Service Recognition Week is a good opportunity to reflect on what drives me to seek a career in public service. I grew up in a family with individuals who dedicated their careers to the fields of law and medicine and who instilled in me the value of service. I am drawn to work in…
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement finalist: Mitchell Zeller
During Public Service Recognition Week 2022, the Partnership is spotlighting some finalists in each award category for this fall’s Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® program. Today, we are focusing on the Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement category, which recognizes a federal employee who has led significant and sustained accomplishments throughout a federal career…
Science, Environment and Technology finalist: Steven Musser
During Public Service Recognition Week 2022, the Partnership is spotlighting some finalists in each award category for this fall’s Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® program. Today, we are focusing on the Science, Environment and Technology category, which recognizes a federal employee or team for a significant accomplishment in fields such as medicine, economics,…
Celebrating Public Service and Rebuilding Trust in Government
The Partnership for Public Service is hosting our Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) kickoff event, Celebrating Public Service and Rebuilding Trust in Government, on Monday, May 2, from 10 – 11:00 am ET. Join us for a virtual discussion exploring our latest research on why trust in government matters.