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Academy Event: The Elliot Richardson Prize with Chuck Todd, Dr. Francis Collins, and Dr. Anthony Fauci Feb 21, 2022

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On this episode, we welcome the recipients of this year's Elliot Richardson Prize, Dr. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to the President in a discussion about their careers moderated by Chuck Todd.
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The Elliot L. Richardson Prize is presented biennially to individuals possessing the public service virtues exemplified by Elliot L. Richardson, an Academy Fellow. Mr. Richardson was an exceptional public servant and the only individual in our nation's history to serve in four Cabinet-level positions in the U.S. government: Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW), Secretary of Defense, Attorney General, and Secretary of Commerce.]

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Elliot Richardson Prize Preview with Michael Rogers and Joseph Kasputys Feb 14, 2022

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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Michael Rogers and Joseph Kasputys, to discuss Elliot Richardson's public service career, the prize named in his honor, and the recipients of this year's prize, Dr. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to the President.
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The Elliot L. Richardson Prize is presented biennially to individuals possessing the public service virtues exemplified by Elliot L. Richardson, an Academy Fellow. Mr. Richardson was an exceptional public servant and the only individual in our nation's history to serve in four Cabinet-level positions in the U.S. government: Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW), Secretary of Defense, Attorney General, and Secretary of Commerce.]

Academy Study: 2022 CISA Cybersecurity Workforce with Dan Chenok and Karen Evans Feb 07, 2022

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On this episode, we welcome Dan Chenok and Karen Evans, Co-chairs of this Academy study's panel and Academy Fellows to discuss the scope, findings, and recommendations of the Academy's report: A Call to Action: the Federal Government's Role in Building a Cybersecurity Workforce for the Nation.
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Public Service Spotlight: Sherry Suttles Jan 31, 2022

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On this episode, we welcome Sherry Suttles, the first African American female city manager in the nation (Oberlin, Ohio in 1979) and Academy Fellow, to discuss her distinguished career in public administration and her efforts to preserve Black History.

Data Security Integration and Collaboration with Maria Roat Jan 24, 2022

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On this episode, we welcome Maria Roat, Deputy Federal Chief Information Officer at OMB and Academy Fellow, to discuss innovative practices in data security management, integration and collaboration with state, local, and industry partners, and the inclusion of a focus on citizen experience in the President's Management Agenda (PMA).

The Importance of Collaboration in Data Security with Luis Luna-Reyes Jan 17, 2022

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On this episode, we welcome Luis Luna-Reyes, Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Albany and Academy Fellow, to discuss how public agencies can collaborate across their boundaries to address data security challenges.

Enterprise Risk Management and Data Security with Tom Brandt Jan 10, 2022

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On this episode, we welcome Tom Brandt, Director of Planning and Risk at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board and Academy Fellow, to discuss Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) within federal agencies, the best practices for prioritizing risks, and the intersection of ERM with data security.

Management Matters Rewind: Public Service Spotlight with Robert Lightfoot Jan 03, 2022

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Originally Aired: May 24, 2021
On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Dr. Robert Lightfoot, to discuss his career in public administration from Engineer to Acting Administrator at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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Working with China and Other Global Partners with Dan Guttman Dec 27, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Dan Guttman, an Academy Fellow and Academician, and a former public administrator with multiple senior-level posts in the federal government, to discuss working between countries' political and administrative systems and his new project which focuses on increasing community resilience through global collaboration.

Public Administration in Trade Policy with Irving Williamson Dec 20, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Irving Williamson, former Commissioner of the U.S. International Trade Commission and Academy Fellow, to discuss effective public administration in U.S. trade, equity considerations in trade policy, and his experience in bolstering trade with several countries in Africa.