Marvin W. Barnes
National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2025 fellow
Marvin W. Barnes is Chief of the Propulsion Research and Development Branch at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Dr. Marcos Bolaños
U.S. Department of Transportation , 2025 fellow
Dr. Marcos Bolaños is a Safety and Operations Research Analyst for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Dr. Yolanda J. Butler
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2025 fellow
Dr. Yolanda J. Butler has 28 years of experience and leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Jason Chauvin
U.S. Department of Commerce , 2025 fellow
Jason Chauvin is a Senior Engineer with the Sensors, Aerospace, and Marine Division at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).
Dana Davis
U.S. Department of the Treasury , 2025 fellow
Dana Davis is a Transformation Manager at the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Human Capital Office (HCO) where she leads strategic communications initiatives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Strategic Operating Plan (SOP), which aims to increase employee engagement and workforce satisfaction.
Oliver P. Fischer
U.S. Department of Commerce , 2025 fellow
Oliver Fischer is Chief of the U.S. Census Bureau’s International Programs Center.
Stephanie Garcia
U.S. Department of Labor , 2025 fellow
Stephanie Garcia is a Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Unemployment Insurance (OUI).
Robert Lee Gladney
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2025 fellow
Robert Lee Gladney is the Technical Assistant for the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) Office of the General Counsel (OGC), a commission-directed Office.
Latasha Hackworth
U.S. Department of the Treasury , 2025 fellow
Latasha “Tasha” Hackworth is a Functional Chief of Operations at the U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service.
Jeana Harbison
U.S. Department of Agriculture , 2025 fellow
Jeana Harbison is a dedicated public servant and agricultural professional with over 16 years of experience.
Anthony “Tony” Lomelin
U.S. Department of the Interior , 2025 fellow
Anthony “Tony” Lomelin is Head of the Contracting Activity for the Department of the Interior (DOI), Indian Affairs.
Katherine “Katie” MacKenzie
U.S. Department of Defense , 2025 fellow
Katherine “Katie” MacKenzie is the Chief of the Acquisition Law and Operations Division for the U.S. Army Materiel Command Legal Center-Redstone Arsenal supporting the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command and numerous partner organizations.
Dr. Kathleen Rousche
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2025 fellow
Dr. Kathleen Rousche is a public servant with over 14 years of experience at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where she provides leadership in the development, implementation, and coordination of extramural research and related training programs.
Dr. Meena Srivastava
U.S. Agency for International Development , 2025 fellow
Meena Srivastava is a board-certified pediatrician who serves as a Medical Officer at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Bureau for Global Health’s Office of HIV/AIDS.
Jessica Stephens
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2025 fellow
Jessica Stephens is a health policy leader and collaborative problem solver who has dedicated her career to improving access to health coverage and care for millions of low-income Americans.
Jeffrey Whited
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2025 fellow
Jeffrey Whited is a dedicated public servant with over 15 years of experience regulating the safe use of commercial nuclear power at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Jonathan Barr
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2024 fellow
Jonathan Barr is an accomplished engineer and leader in the field of nuclear power safety, regulation, and research.
Namrata Boveja
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office , 2024 fellow
Namrata Boveja is a collaborative leader, creative problem solver, and Attorney with over 18 years of patent prosecution experience.
Deborah Bryant
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services , 2024 fellow
Deborah Bryant is a leader who values working on collaborative teams and engaging stakeholders to produce better services and goods for our nation.
Cinnamon Butler
U.S. Department of Agriculture , 2024 fellow
Cinnamon Butler serves as a Division Director within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C.
Kristen A. Cordell
U.S. Department of State , 2024 fellow
Kristen A. Cordell is a Senior Policy Advisor to the Director for Foreign Assistance (F) within the U.S. Department of State, where she focuses on international investment and infrastructure.
Steven Frankel
U.S. Department of Transportation , 2024 fellow
Steven Frankel has been the Budget Director at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, since 2017.
Cheryl "Cherie" Klein
U.S. Agency for International Development , 2024 fellow
Cheryl “Cherie” Klein is the Strategic Advisor in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Civil Rights (OCR).
Carol Lambert
U.S. Department of the Treasury , 2024 fellow
Carol Lambert is Director of Engagement and Outreach for the Administrative Resource Center, a federal Shared Services Provider at the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) Bureau of the Fiscal Service.
Annie Leonetti
U.S. Department of Labor , 2024 fellow
Annie Leonetti has served as the Deputy Administrator for the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA), San Francisco Regional Office since October 2019.
Arkesha Moses
U.S. Department of Education , 2024 fellow
Arkesha Moses is a high-caliber Management and Program Analyst and Supervisor with more than 10 years of experience in strategic planning, performance management and, developing public-facing reports.
Lida Noory
U.S. Department of State , 2024 fellow
Lida Noory is a creative, service-driven leader and advocate. She has nearly 20 years of experience in the non-governmental and federal government sectors, leading policy development and managing programs related to foreign policy and global gender equity and equality issues.
Dawn L. Oliver
National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2024 fellow
Dawn L. Oliver is an accomplished lawyer, servant leader, and mentor who has made a significant impact in helping the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) accomplish its mission.
Bethany K. Petrofsky
National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2024 fellow
Bethany K. Petrofsky is an accomplished contracting professional with over 21 years of experience in pre-award and post-award contracting functions for major systems, services, and IT requirements.
Kathleen Quinn
Defense Threat Reduction Agency , 2024 fellow
Kathleen Quinn has dedicated her career to supporting the nation’s defense against biological threats.
Dr. Stephen Rinehart
National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2024 fellow
Dr. Stephen Rinehart is a NASA scientist, dedicated to the idea that government has a key role in supporting science for the public good.
Chaela Smith
U.S. Navy , 2024 fellow
Chaela Smith is a Civil and Environmental Engineer with 25 years of experience.
Paul Strande
Federal Aviation Administration , 2024 fellow
Paul Strande is a proven strategic leader of aviation innovation with over 15 years of experience managing and leading Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) research and engineering programs to deliver results that benefit the FAA, industry, and the public.
Radha Vishnuvajjala
U.S. Department of Labor , 2024 fellow
Radha Vishnuvajjala is a Supervisory Attorney at the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of the Solicitor, where she manages a regulatory program for the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs.
Dominic Beamer
U.S. Census Bureau , 2023 fellow
Dominic Beamer is an empathetic leader and collaborator dedicated to elevating government initiatives and solving the complex problems they face.
Michael Boyce
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services , 2023 fellow
Michael Boyce is Chief of the Innovation and Design for Enhanced Adjudication (IDEA) Division at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Refugee, Asylum and International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, where he oversees technology, analytics, and innovation for USCIS’ humanitarian immigration programs.
Anil Chaudhry
U.S. General Services Administration , 2023 fellow
Anil Chaudhry has more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience in technology delivery, operations, and program management in the defense, intelligence, and national security sectors.
Dr. Patrick Clowney
U.S. Department of Education , 2023 fellow
Dr. Patrick Clowney is a combat veteran of the Global War on Terrorism. He has risen up the ranks in the U.S. Air Force, private sector, and the Federal Government.
Lyne-Robert Desroches
U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2023 fellow
Ms. Desroches is an attorney and dedicated public servant who has been practicing immigration law in the nonprofit and private sector since 2013.
Ashlie B. Flegel
National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2023 fellow
Ashlie Flegel is an engineer and project manager who has made significant impacts to aviation research focusing on developing partnerships, building teams, and establishing a strategic vision.
Dr. Christopher P. R. Hoppel
U.S. Department of Defense , 2023 fellow
Dr. Christopher P. R. Hoppel is an accomplished engineer and program manager who leads innovative research to solve complex technical problems.
Mindy A. Kaiden
U.S. Department of Transportation , 2023 fellow
Mindy Kaiden is the Assistant Chief Counsel for Operations and Administration at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA ) in the Department of Transportation.
Brian Mohr
U.S. Department of Agriculture , 2023 fellow
Brian Mohr is a servant leader and Veteran Marine with a successful history leading projects and people in the military, private, and federal sectors.
Christopher O’Connell
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2023 fellow
Christopher O’Connell is a public health leader who builds teams to innovate and thrive through change.
Anny Pachner
U.S. Department of the Treasury , 2023 fellow
Anny Pachner is a senior leader and communications strategist with a history of driving transformational change in the public and private sector.
Katherine Donohue Papillon
U.S. Agency for International Development , 2023 fellow
Katherine Donohue Papillon serves as the Deputy Director for the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) in the Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization.
Sean Peters
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2023 fellow
Sean E. Peters is an accomplished leader from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Diana Rutberg
National Institute of Health , 2023 fellow
Diana Rutberg has been the Chief Grants Management Officer for the National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research since 2013. In this role, Ms. Rutberg oversees the business operations for a diverse portfolio of 1,000 research grants totaling more than $400 million.
Aditi Sehgal Shah
U.S. Department of State , 2023 fellow
For more than fifteen years, Aditi Sehgal Shah has worked with multiple federal agencies as a labor and employment litigation attorney, working on a variety of personnel issues from transgender discrimination to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vanessa Sloane
Internal Revenue Service , 2023 fellow
Vanessa Sloane has more than 27 years of Federal Government experience in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and currently serves as Executive Assistant to the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) in the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), an independent organization within the IRS.
Maria E. Temiquel
U.S. Department of Labor , 2023 fellow
Maria E. Temiquel has been serving, protecting, and advancing education and employment goals throughout her federal career. Ms. Temiquel brings extensive experience in strategic development and implementation, building a progressive performance management culture.
Marc Tkach
Millennium Challenge Corporation , 2023 fellow
Marc Tkach, founder of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, is a global infrastructure specialist, project management coach, and change agent.
Carmen Coles Tull
U.S. Agency for International Development , 2023 fellow
Carmen Coles Tull is a public policy strategist, coalition builder, and advocate who is committed to addressing the world’s most significant global health challenges.
Damiana Astudillo
Millennium Challenge Corporation , 2022 fellow
International Development Leader in Agriculture, Rural Development, Public Policy, and Social and Gender Inclusion.
Lea-Ann Bigelow
Office Federal Financial Management, Transparency and Grants , 2022 fellow
Solutions-driven leader with a passion for continuous improvement in operations and service delivery.
Nichelle Johnson Billips
U.S. Agency for International Development , 2022 fellow
Experienced, innovative leader and international legal expert.
Frances Chang
U.S. Department of Justice , 2022 fellow
International law expert and cross-agency, cross-cultural collaborator aiding the Department of Justice in foreign engagement.
Eric S. Coleman
U.S. Department of Agriculture , 2022 fellow
Veterinarian, agriculture, and public health professional who collaborates globally to bolster national security, advance foreign policy objectives, and strengthen emergency response preparedness.
Osasu Dorsey
U.S. Department of Defense , 2022 fellow
Trusted senior policy adviser, attorney, and collaborative leader.
Carlton Drew
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2022 fellow
Government leader focused on outcome measures and change management.
Kylie Gaskins
U.S. Department of Commerce , 2022 fellow
Chemical engineer, innovative process improver, and employee engagement enthusiast.
Dr. Michelle Hawkins
U.S. Department of Commerce , 2022 fellow
Motivated leader and accomplished scientist with expertise in weather and climate policy.
Albert (Al) Herrera
U.S. Department of Labor , 2022 fellow
Federal leader in complex program, budget, and policy innovation and implementation.
Tim Hoyt
U.S. Department of Defense , 2022 fellow
Military Clinical Psychologist and data-driven decision maker striving to reduce mental health stigma and support service member transitions.
Adam C. Kavalsky
Social Security Administration , 2022 fellow
Accomplished leader who collaborates to solve problems in both an office and a field environment.
Eraina R. McCoy
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development , 2022 fellow
Servant leader delivering impactful results through developing highly effective teams.
La Tonya Mimms
U.S. Department of Transportation , 2022 fellow
A seasoned policy writer, with experience in developing and implementing national mission critical programs.
Patricia Pless
U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2022 fellow
A public sector servant supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection in strategic planning and driving efficient outcomes for the mission directive.
Laura A. Sepulveda Ramirez
U.S. Department of Transportation , 2022 fellow
Human Resources leader, workforce strategist, and diversity, equity, and inclusion champion.
Barbara Sanford
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2022 fellow
A valued civil servant with a proven leadership record in government employing innovative workforce development tactics to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pam Sessoms
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2022 fellow
Strategic thinker, resilient, conflict manager, coalition builder, executive coach, and mentor.
Bich-Thuy Sim
U.S. Department of Defense , 2022 fellow
Physician and thought leader in healthcare policy and innovation.
Jay Snipes
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Centralized Receivables Service , 2022 fellow
Senior leader recognized for sustained excellence in operational and portfolio project management with a strong commitment to service in organizations and the community.
Lucinda A. Wade
U.S. Department of State , 2022 fellow
IT executive whose expertise and collaborative skills advance the U.S. State Department’s organizational mission.
Christine Assili
U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2021 fellow
Federal leader in strategic communications and transportation security.
Melinda Campos
U.S. Agency for International Development , 2021 fellow
Experienced leader, attorney, and expert in international law.
Shantá M. Cardiel
U.S. General Services Administration , 2021 fellow
Leader in federal workspace management.
Reena Duseja
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2021 fellow
Physician and policy researcher for cross-cutting solutions.
Mary Eisenhauer
U.S. Department of Defense , 2021 fellow
Resource-focused, results-oriented federal executive.
David M. Gratz
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , 2021 fellow
Supervising attorney with expertise in veterans’ law.
Victor Hall
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2021 fellow
Focused on the safe use of nuclear power technology.
Dr. Brian Holm-Hansen
U.S. Department of Defense , 2021 fellow
Mechanical engineer and leader in aviation research.
Scott Jackson
U.S. Department of Defense , 2021 fellow
Public servant focused on building better government.
Christopher G. Moore
U.S. Department of Transportation , 2021 fellow
Dedicated public servant and responsible citizen.
Ariel Novick
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2021 fellow
Federal leader in healthcare program innovation & implementation.
Jacob Parcell
U.S. General Services Administration , 2021 fellow
Public servant dedicated to customer service and innovative design.
Heather M. Shirey
U.S. Department of Defense , 2021 fellow
Innovative engineer, scientist, and technical advisor who collaborates globally to solve problems.
Candice Gayton Spalding
U.S. Department of Labor , 2021 fellow
Executive leader in federal administrative services.
Thomas Tso
U.S. Department of Labor , 2021 fellow
Expert on retirement and welfare benefits law.
John D. Tuminaro
U.S. Department of State , 2021 fellow
Seasoned diplomat and food security advisor.
Katherine Tyner, PhD
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2021 fellow
Expert in complex drug formulations and science policy.
William J. Weinig
U.S. Department of Defense , 2021 fellow
Government leader with broad experience managing teams in acquisition environments.
Terry O. Woods, Ph.D.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2021 fellow
Innovator focused on providing patients access to safe, effective medical devices.
Bronson Armstrong
U.S. Department of Defense , 2020 fellow
Bronson Armstrong is an accomplished national security and business expert. He is an enterprise-focused, results-oriented federal executive with experience leading teams at all levels with a strategic focus.
Maria Cheeks
U.S. Department of the Treasury , 2020 fellow
Maria Cheeks is an innovative and results-oriented public servant with over 28 years in tax administration and policy implementation at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Chad Clifford
U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2020 fellow
Chad Clifford is an attorney and leader in the Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Office of Chief Counsel with over 13 years of career federal experience.
CAPT Cheryl A. Ford, DR.P.H.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2020 fellow
CAPT Cheryl A. Ford is a Health Services Officer in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
Anthony Garza
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2020 fellow
CAPT Garza serves as the Senior Program Manager in the Office of Counterterrorism and Emerging Threats (OCET) at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Tracy Hancock
U.S. Department of Agriculture , 2020 fellow
Tracy is the Director of Knowledge Management and Communications (KMC) in USDA Forest Service with Research & Development.
Lance Kvetko
U.S. Department of Justice , 2020 fellow
Lance Kvetko is the Chief of Laboratory Management and Operations for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Denis A. Ortega, ED.D.
U.S. Department of Transportation , 2020 fellow
Denis Ortega is an organizational effectiveness and human resources expert specializing in enhancing the effectiveness of teams, leadership development, and coaching.
Anna Ramachandran
U.S. Department of the Treasury , 2020 fellow
Anna Ramachandran is a dedicated public servant with extensive experience in leading multi-million Information Technology projects and programs for over 20 years.
Houman Rasouli
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2020 fellow
Houman Rasouli is a results-driven executive with more than 25 years of leading private and public organizations to build agile, high functioning, and trusting environments, where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Sarah B. Smith
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2020 fellow
Sarah Smith joined the White House Leadership Development Program from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Sharice Smith-Lewis
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , 2020 fellow
Sharice Smith-Lewis joins us from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Paul Spanos
U.S. Department of Labor , 2020 fellow
Paul Spanos is a senior trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Anselm Beach
U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2019 fellow
Anselm Beach is a combat veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He is dedicated to excellence in public service and has held positions of increasing responsibility in the U.S. Army, and the Federal Government.
Jeannette Mandycz Connor
Social Security Administration , 2019 fellow
Jeannette Mandycz Connor began her career with Teach for America, as a teacher and new teacher trainer in Atlanta, Houston, and New York City.
Dr. Michelle Dorsey
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , 2019 fellow
Dr. Michelle Dorsey is a dedicated public servant, committed to driving excellence and innovation in health care.
Helena Fu
U.S. Department of Energy , 2019 fellow
Helena Fu is an environmental planner, energy policy analyst, and foreign affairs specialist with over 16 years of experience in leading and managing complex projects in the United States and overseas for the public and private sectors.
Nicoletta Giordani
Office of Management and Budget , 2019 fellow
Nicoletta S. Giordani is a national security and business expert specializing in corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, national security investment reviews, and Federal budget formulation and execution.
Tamara S. Hamaty
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2019 fellow
Tamara S. Hamaty serves as Associate Director for Public Health Intelligence for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Department of Health and Human Services.
Robert Hankinson
U.S. Department of State , 2019 fellow
Robert Hankinson is a cybersecurity expert, currently serving as the Information Integrity Branch (IIB) Chief at the U.S. Department of State (DOS).
Jay Huie
U.S. General Services Administration , 2019 fellow
Jay Huie joined the White House Leadership Development Program to explore and explain the government’s ability to use information and information technology to deliver visibly better results, improve insight and accountability, and unlock the economic potential of federal data.
Lelia Jackson
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , 2019 fellow
Lelia Jackson serves as the Director of the Center for Compassionate Care Innovation, where she leads VA’s efforts to explore emerging treatments and therapies to enhance Veterans’ well-being.
Bradley Jewitt
National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2019 fellow
Bradley Jewitt is an accomplished, enterprise-focused, results-oriented federal mission support services executive with experience at all levels of government and the military.
Yaro T. Kulchyckyj
U.S. Department of State , 2019 fellow
Mr. Yaro T. Kulchyckyj is a highly innovative and results-oriented professional public servant, committed to excellence in government, integrity in character, and efficiency in performance.
Salim R. Mawani, CPA, CGFM
U.S. Department of Transportation , 2019 fellow
Salim Mawani is a member of Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Clifford McCoy
Transportation Security Administration , 2019 fellow
Cliff McCoy serves as Deputy Chief Security Officer (DCSO) for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and is assigned to the Law Enforcement and Federal Air Marshal Service.
Gloria J. Perry, PMP
U.S. Department of Defense , 2019 fellow
Ms. Gloria J. Perry currently serves as a Senior Advisor for the $10B Air Force Small Business Program, where she advises Senior Acquisition Leaders on acquisition strategies to provide innovative solutions to warfighter needs, ensuring affordability, competition and maximum small business participation.
Richard A. Skokowski
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2019 fellow
Mr. Skokowski has been a role model of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) values during his distinguished 28 year career.
Kimberly Smith
U.S. Agency for International Development , 2019 fellow
Kimberly Smith is an expert in development finance policy and statistics which she gained during her 18-year career in international development.
Kim Tuminaro
U.S. Department of State , 2019 fellow
Kim Tuminaro is a transformational leader who mobilizes people, ideas and networks to advance U.S. economic interests with the European Union.
Khoa Vo
National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2019 fellow
Khoa Vo is chief of the Spaceport Systems Branch in Exploration Research and Technology Programs at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Michael Dunlevy
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board , 2018 fellow
Michael is a nuclear-chemical engineer currently serving as the Lead Engineer for nuclear safety oversight activities at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB).
Sabrina Ferguson-Ward
U.S. Department of Agriculture , 2018 fellow
Sabrina has over 22 years of federal service. She was appointed as Director of Resource Management Programs in June 2010 for Biotechnology Regulatory Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Scott Kelberg
U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2018 fellow
Scott is the Assistant Director for the National Training and Education Division (NTED), National Preparedness Directorate, FEMA.
Matthew Lunder
U.S. Department of Justice , 2018 fellow
Matthew Lunder serves as a trial attorney at the United States Department of Justice in the Antitrust Division’s Criminal Enforcement Program.
Jerri Marr
U.S. Department of Agriculture , 2018 fellow
Jerri is the Assistant Director for Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Resources (RHVR) for the USDA Forest Service in Washington D.C.
Jennifer K. McDannell
U.S. Department of Justice , 2018 fellow
Jennifer K. McDannell is a Deputy Chief at the United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section.
Cheryl L. Mcdonald, M.D.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2018 fellow
Dr. McDonald is a Medical Officer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Victoria Premaza
U.S. Department of Energy , 2018 fellow
Victoria has over fifteen years of domestic and international engineering and project and program management experience.
Nathan Sanfilippo
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2018 fellow
Nathan is an expert in nuclear regulatory policy, licensing, and oversight, which he has developed over his 15 year career at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Leticia Sierra
U.S. Department of Labor , 2018 fellow
Leticia Sierra is a senior attorney specializing in immigration in the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor.
Kyra Stewart
U.S. Department of Transportation , 2018 fellow
Kyra M. Stewart serves as the Director of Innovation at the US Department of Transportation.
Bryan Swann
U.S. Department of the Treasury , 2018 fellow
Bryan is a public servant, and public speaker/entrepreneur originally from Maryland.
Paul Wagner
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers , 2018 fellow
Currently a Division Chief at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Institute for Water Resources (IWR), where I serve as a senior ecologist and supervisor to 16 subject matter experts working on water resources science, policy, and planning methods.
Talin Zarookian
U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2018 fellow
Talin Zarookian serves as the Section Chief for Resource and Program Management for the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program within the Transportation Security Administration’s Office of Security Operations.
Mark Ackiewicz
U.S. Department of Energy , 2017 fellow
Mark Ackiewicz is the Director for the Division of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Research and Development (R&D) at the Department of Energy (DOE).
Bernadette Adams
U.S. Department of Education , 2017 fellow
Bernadette Adams is a recognized leader in educational technology policy.
Kelly Alexander
U.S. Department of Defense , 2017 fellow
Kelly. Alexander serves as the ASA(ALT) Director, COE for System of Systems Engineering & Integration (SoSEI) to oversee, direct and guide the Army’s transition to COE that will enable the Army’s Mission command Network 2020.
Dr. David Armitage
U.S. Department of State , 2017 fellow
Dr. David Armitage heads the European Regional Analysis unit at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR).
Kathleen Carson
U.S. General Services Administration , 2017 fellow
Kathleen Carson currently serves as the Director of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service’s (FAS) Office of Customer Accounts & Research, Customer Outreach Division.
Carolyn Fleming-Williams
Federal Communications Commission , 2017 fellow
Carolyn Fleming-Williams provides leadership in advancing OCBO’s mission to promote competition and innovation in telecommunications ownership and information services.
Robert Green
U.S. General Services Administration , 2017 fellow
Robert Green is currently the director of the GSA Region 5, Design and Construction division overseeing a design and construction program of approximately $575 million in capital construction projects.
Noreen Hecmanczuk
U.S. Department of Labor , 2017 fellow
Noreen M. Hecmanczuk is the Director of the Office of Succession Planning and Employee Engagement at the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Emily Kilcrease
U.S. Department of Commerce , 2017 fellow
Emily Kilcrease is an international trade and investment expert, specializing in national security investment reviews, trade agreement negotiation and compliance, and trade capacity building.
Kevin Mcghaw
National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2017 fellow
Kevin McGhaw is an expert in the fields of strategic communications and external affairs with over 22 years of experience in congressional relations, legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and public communications.
John Rigg
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2017 fellow
John Rigg has worked as Director of the Office of Policy Analysis since 2012. Prior to his work at HRSA, he was a Senior Medicare Analyst at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of Legislation.
Vicki Simons
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency , 2017 fellow
Vicki Anderson Simons is a Senior Advisor in the Office of Water at the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Eileen Vidrine
U.S. Department of Defense , 2017 fellow
Eileen Vidrine joined the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence in 2012, as the DoD Intelligence Community Enterprise Architect for the Human Capital Management Office (HCMO).
Kenneth Wright
National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2017 fellow
Mr. Kenneth Wright is the Chief Operating Officer of the Research Directorate (RD) at NASA Langley Research.
Dr. Susan Camarena
U.S. Department of Transportation , 2016 fellow
Dr. Camarena leads the FTA Learning and Knowledge Management Group.
Darbi Dillon
U.S. Department of Defense , 2016 fellow
Darbi S. Dillon is currently serving as a Fellow in the White House Leadership Development Program.
Claire Ehmann
U.S. Agency for International Development , 2016 fellow
Claire Ehmann is an expert on international development, with over twenty years of experience working on global democracy issues.
Dr. Andrew Garrett
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2016 fellow
Dr. Andrew Garrett, MD, MPH, is the Director of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
James Ghiloni
U.S. General Services Administration , 2016 fellow
Mr. Jim Ghiloni is the Professional Services Program Management Executive within the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) at the General Services Administration (GSA).
Elaine Ho
Internal Revenue Service , 2016 fellow
Elaine P. Ho is the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Internal Revenue Service.
Bruce Hollywood
U.S. Department of Defense , 2016 fellow
Mr. Bruce Hollywood is a member of the initial cohort of the White House Leadership Development Program.
Christopher Landers
U.S. Department of Energy , 2016 fellow
Mr. Landers has worked in the field of nuclear nonproliferation for over ten years, starting with short stints supporting the United Nations Department for Disarmament Affairs and the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization Preparatory Commission.
Tiffany Lightbourn
U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2016 fellow
Dr. Lightbourn is the Chief of Research & Evaluation in the Office of Policy and Strategy at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Jeremy Pelter
U.S. Small Business Administration , 2016 fellow
Jeremy Pelter is currently the Business Operations Officer for the Office of Investment and Innovation at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Jessica Powers
U.S. Department of Defense , 2016 fellow
Ms. Powers is the Director for Space Policy Engagement in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy.
Daniel Schoettinger
U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2016 fellow
Daniel Schoettinger currently serves as the Deputy Director, Office of Selective Acquisitions (OSA) within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Jack Schreibman
U.S. Department of Transportation , 2016 fellow
Jack Schreibman is the Deputy Associate Administrator for Administration for the Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
Kala Surprenant
U.S. Department of Education , 2016 fellow
Kala Shah Surprenant is a senior attorney from the Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Gordon W. Weynand
U.S. Agency for International Development , 2016 fellow
Gordon W. Weynand is the Director, Technical Services Division, within the Office of Afghanistan & Pakistan Affairs.
Marc Wynne
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services , 2016 fellow
Marc Wynne started his federal career in 2010 joining the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, as a Senior Advisor assisting in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
