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In this episode, we welcome John Koskinen , Former Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of transparency and accountability, as well as how relationship-building can lead to more effective problem-solving. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9...

In this episode, we welcome Theresa Gullo , Former Director of Budget Analysis at the Congressional Budget Office Official and Academy Fellow, to discuss the CBO's role in supporting the nation's fiscal health, tradeoff scenarios to improve the debt situation, and what a new administration could do to better the US' financial position. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.o...

In this episode, we welcome Rich Callahan , Professor at the University of San Francisco and Academy Fellow, and Katherine Willoughby , Professor at the University of Georgia School of Public Administration and Academy Fellow, to discuss lessons learned from the Academy's Homelessness Working Group's recent report on the intergovernmental challenges of reducing homelessness. Read the rep...

In this episode, we welcome Janet Hale , former government official and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of competence in government and what it looked like at different departments including the Department of Homeland Security. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by htt...

In this episode, we welcome Martha Dorris , Founder of Dorris Consulting International and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of efficient service delivery and best practices for enhancing customer experience. Links: Read Issue 84 of the Dorris Consulting International Citizen Service Newsletter  View the 2024 Service to the Citizen Award Winners Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawas...

In this episode, we welcome Shayne Kavanagh , Senior Manager of Research for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Academy Fellow, and Miles Murphy , Senior Analyst at the Academy, to discuss common concerns when investing in resilient infrastructure, the impact of uncertainty in preparing communities for natural disasters, and solutions communities can implement even with constra...

In this episode, we welcome Michelle Alletto , Texas Health and Human Services Chief Program and Services Officer and Academy Fellow, to discuss public health programs contributing to resilience, what good government looks like in the area of resilience, and the importance of intersectoral and intergovernmental relationships. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music...

In this episode, we welcome Elaine Duke , former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the role the DHS plays in building and maintaining resilient communities. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-mu...

In this episode, we welcome Opal Mauldin-Jones , City Manager of Lancaster, Texas and Academy Fellow, to discuss what good government looks like to her, the importance of collaboration with surrounding counties and cities, and resources for engaging with the community. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundclou...

In this episode, we welcome Judge James Baker , Former Chief Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and Academy Fellow, and Academy Senior Project Director Roger Kodat , to discuss the key takeaways and lessons learned from a report with the FJC that researched best workplace practices across the Judiciary. Links Read the recent report here . Support the Podcast Today at...

In this episode, we welcome David Adkins , Executive Director and CEO of the Council of State Governments and Academy Fellow, to discuss bringing different government bodies together at the state level, experimenting with innovative ways to engage the public, and preserving democracy for future generations. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze...

In this episode, we welcome Joel Gurin , President and Founder of the Center for Open Data Enterprise (CODE) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of open data and how it can be used to enable more effective governance. Links: Mapping Racial Equity: From Data to Communities https://www.opendataenterprise.org/    Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credit...

In this episode, we welcome Chris Koliba , Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration and Academy Fellow, to discuss liberal democratic accountability standards, inclusive governance, and ways to strengthen democracy in today's environment. Links: Read: Liberal democratic accountability standards and public administration   Support the Podc...

In this episode, we welcome Tony Allen ,  President of Delaware State University, to discuss how HBCUs play a pivotal role in achieving social equity and racial justice.    Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Un...

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Margaret Simms , Non Resident Fellow at the  Urban Institute and Academy Fellow, to discuss advancing opportunities for communities, increasing the understanding of DEI, and how to start improving racial justice. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted...

In this episode, we welcome Mohamad Alkadry , Professor of Public Policy at the University of Connecticut and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of striving towards equity. Register and learn more about the 2024 SELC here Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www....

In this episode, we welcome Janet Weiss , Chair of the Academy's Board and Academy Fellow, to discuss the future of the Academy. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons....

In this episode, we welcome Tracy Wareing Evans , former CEO and President of the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the challenges facing the public workforce responsible for delivering human services. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music pro...

In this episode, we welcome Bill Leighty , Senior Strategic Advisor to the Dean of the L Douglas Wilder School of Public and Government Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University and Academy Fellow, to discuss recruitment and retainment of civil servants at the state level, the importance of internship and outreach programs, and the skillsets the incoming workforce needs. Link: Book--Capital Secr...

In this episode, we welcome Dan Chenok , Executive Director of the IBM Center of the Business of Government and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of public and private sector collaboration and ways to address the challenges facing public service today. Additionally, learn more about the IBM/NAPA Future Shocks series here . Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 M...

In this episode, we welcome Sara Mogulescu , President of the Volker Alliance and Academy Fellow, to discuss the pipelines to public service, the challenges of federal recruiting, and the role of public service in democracy. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free...

In this episode, we welcome Byron Adkins ,  Associate Director for Operations at the Farm Credit Administration and Academy Fellow,  to discuss his career in public service from the military to the Hill and to different federal agencies. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by htt...

In this episode, we welcome Larry Cooley , Academy Fellow, and Dr. Joe Mitchell , Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Academy, to discuss the Academy's new report on the role of Public Administration in protecting free and fair elections. Links: View the Report Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190 Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcl...

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Matt Auer , Dean and Arch Professor at the University of Georgia's School of Policy and International Affairs and Academy Fellow,  to discuss bridging the gap between science and governance, the most pressing issues for environmental stewardship, and how government agencies can find a balance between conservation and access to resources. Support the Podcast Tod...

In this episode, we welcome Susan Offutt , former Chief Economist at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Academy Fellow,  to discuss the links between agriculture and climate change, the importance of interagency collaboration, and the skills one needs to be an effective public administrator while navigating a changing climate. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 2...