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Washington, DC
Joined July 2010
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Our guest on the podcast this week, Academy Fellow and legendary political scientist Dr. Francis Fukuyama! What's next for government after the midterms, but before the dawn of omnipotent AI (maybe). Subscribe! ow.ly/KOUn51069xP
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"At the local level–you're an ambassador for democracy. You can make people believe." Sen. Tim Kaine joined the Academy at the National Conference this week, along with dozens of other special guests, keynote speakers and public administration experts.
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It meant a lot to have so many great public service leaders, practitioners and educators–veterans included– join us for this year's conference. We hope to see you again in 2027!
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We had an amazing National Conference this week, and there's still so much to share. Great speakers, impactful panels, the inaugural Richardson Leadership Lab and more. Tell us your favorite memories, and more importantly, how you're going to help the Academy Build the Future!
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Public service takes many forms. Today, November 11th, we honor the veterans who dedicated themselves to serving our country. Thank you.
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"Our Fellows will continue to help strengthen public institutions, advance good government and assist the leaders our country relies on to brighten our collective future." President & CEO James-Christian Blockwood. The 2026 Class of Academy Fellows:
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Our busy day continues: Academy Fellow and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Paul Lawrence joined for a keynote address on the VA's transition to electronic health records, and we hosted our all-star panel on Tech, Talent and the Future of Government.
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The National Conference is opening with big impact. President & CEO James-Christian Blockwood in conversation with Deputy Director for Management, OMB Eric Ueland. We've got more on the way, follow along with us, and if you're joining in person, make sure to tag us!
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The inaugural Richardson Leadership Lab was an outstanding kick-off for this year's Academy National Conference! Thanks so much to everyone who made this possible, and stay tuned for what's next from these future leaders.
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Congratulations to all of last night's Arthur S. Flemming Award Winners! Keep following for more from this year's Academy National Conference!
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The 77th Arthur S. Flemming Awards are about to begin!
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What a lineup! Featuring more than a dozen Academy Fellows, luminaries from the world of business, technology and AI, administration officials, and so much more. For information about this year's conference click here: napawash.org/event/national-…
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Congratulations to this year's Brownlow Book Award Winner Carolyn Abott and our 2026 Roback Scholarship Awardees: Diana Nalyvana, Alice Nason and Maddie Shirley. They'll be recognized next week at the Academy National Conference!
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In case you haven't read it, check out the latest from IBM Center for the Business of Government and Fellow Alan Shark! In an era of disruption, how can government own the user journey for all kinds of services? Where do we start? businessofgovernment.org/rep…
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Make your voice heard today! Vote! And watch "Election Officials and Counsel: Legal Partnerships and Preparedness" co-hosted with Brennan Center for Justice on demand. Watch the webinar here: lnkd.in/eqRaeXnZ
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Download the latest episode of Management Matters, featuring Max Stier, President & CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. Are we living through a five-alarm fire for public service and public servants? Subscribe buzzsprout.com/1073332/episo…
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LAST DAY TO REGISTER for the 2026 National Conference! Join us in Washington next week! napawash.org/event/national-…
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Last chance to register to hear from Deputy Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Paul Lawrence and Sen. Tim Kaine at the Academy's 2026 National Conference, November 8–10 at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. Register now: napawash.org/event/national-…
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