Back to All Staff Paul Hitlin Senior Manager, Center for Presidential Transition he/him Paul Hitlin manages research for the Partnership’s Center for Presidential Transition including the organization’s presidential appointment tracker produced in collaboration with The Washington Post. He also helps lead the Partnership’s research on public trust of the federal government. Paul believes information should be a public good, an idea that informed his work at the Pew Research Center where he studied media, technology and data science. Paul’s favorite public servant is former Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone who was well-known for his commitment to community organizing and campaign finance reform. Tagged In Former White House officials highlight the value of early planning for presidential transitions April 6, 2023 Read More Outcome of midterms unlikely to improve the Senate confirmation process for executive branch nominees November 1, 2022 Read More Television programs and trust in government August 11, 2022 Read More Slow Nominations and Confirmations Pose a Threat to National Security May 24, 2022 Read More