The Inspired Service Podcast

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Ep.13: Tina Neal is Working to Help us Live Safely on Our Dangerous Planet Sep 10, 2019

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Tina Neal is the esteemed Scientist-in-Charge of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. She and her team oversaw the response to last year's eruption of Mt. Kilaueau, which lasted more than 100 days, destroyed more than 700 homes, and displaced thousands, but did not result in a single human fatality. That herculean effort has earned Tina a spot as a finalist for the 2019 Service to America Awards.

In this episode, we discuss what it took to pull off such a miraculous response, the appropriate relationship between scientist and policymaker, and how the US Geological Survey assists U.S. development efforts around the globe.

Ep.12: Amy Gleason is delivering "Data at the Point of Care" for Medicare Patients and Providers Aug 07, 2019

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In the wake of the Blue Button 2.0 Developer's conference, we sat down with Amy Gleason, co-founder of CareSync, and Product Owner of the new "Data at the Point of Care" initiative, to learn how the US Digital Service and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services is using claims data to improve care for Medicare patients.

Amy's nursing background, family experience with the medical system, and unique perspective on electronic health records have made her a uniquely qualified patient advocate and champion of data-driven care.

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Ep.11: U.S. Digital Service’s Shannon Sartin Improving Healthcare for 53M Jul 24, 2019

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"We have to actually empower people when they show up." - Shannon Sartin

Shannon Sartin didn't graduate high school. She didn't study computer science or engineering in college. So how did she end up as the Executive Director for the U.S. Digital Service at the Department of Health and Human Services?

Ahead of the Blue Button Developer's Conference, we sat down with Shannon to talk about her journey from high school dropout to frontline technologist driving accountability and innovation at the highest levels of America's healthcare system.

Whether you've heard of the Quality Payment Program, or haven't got the faintest clue about how America's Medicare/Medicaid systems work, Shannon's story is a powerful reminder that we can all do more to take our future into our own hands.

Ep.10: Teaching, Borders, and Working Overseas - A Conversation with CBP Attaché Amy Cloud Jul 10, 2019

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Hear the scoop from the inside of the Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP), all the way from Bogota, Colombia, in this conversation with CBP attaché, Amy Cloud.

In this episode of Inspired Service, Amy talks about her path from being a teacher to joining Customs and Border Protection. She discusses what it's like working for an agency that is receiving heavy news coverage, and the differences between working at home and abroad.

Ep.09: Matt Cordova Jun 12, 2019

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What’s it like moving from Colorado to Washington, DC, to pursue a career in public service?

What’s the difference in mindset between the State Department and Department of Defense? Is tension and competition between departments helpful or harmful to the country?

How can America leverage its powers of inspiration, intimidation, and innovation, to safeguard our interests and identity?

We spoke with Matt Cordova, on the anniversary of D-Day, about his 22 years in the federal government.

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Ep.08: Yvette Rivera Jun 12, 2019

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What do faith and social justice have to do with the U.S. Department of Transportation?

What’s it like to enforce the Voting Rights Act in Mississippi?

How is the dialogue about election security in the United States affecting voting rights?

In this episode, hear about Yvette Rivera's journey through the Department of Justice and Department of Transportation, working to promote the values of fairness and equality of opportunity for all Americans.

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Ep.07: Annie Pforzheimer Jun 12, 2019

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What is it like to represent the U.S. government in an official capacity overseas?

How does working in the White House differ from working in an embassy?

What is the real value of an interagency clearance process, and what purpose does it serve?

What is the difference between a foreign service rank and position?

Senior State Department official Annie Pforzheimer answers these questions and many more in this episode of Inspired Service.

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Ep.06: Laura Hall Jun 12, 2019

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What does it look like to take a career risk within a bureaucracy?

Should young people looking to enter government focus on substance, people, or processes?

How can new entrants to government service and career folks work together in the best way possible?

In this episode of the Inspired Service Podcast, Laura Hall, an accomplished career member of the State Department, shares advice on everything from seeking mentorship to all the exciting opportunities available to people looking to serve - in the federal government and beyond.

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Ep.05: Getting it Done on the Hill - Appropriations Legends with Chip Walgren Jun 12, 2019

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What’s the impact of seeing a sitting president live and in person at a young age?

What’s it like to be on the floor of a political convention?

How does deal-making really take place in “the room where it happens?

Get an inside peak at the secret language of congressional staffers as we head up to Capitol Hill to chat with Chip Walgren, a professional staff member on the House Appropriations Committee.

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Ep.04: Nobility of Service: Building Narrative, Network, and (K)nowledge with Michael Brown Jun 12, 2019

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How does a degree in sports marketing lead to a career in counterterrorism?

Is networking a dirty word?

And how do personal experiences with terrorism inform a young child’s life choices and career priorities?

Mike Brown, from the Department of Homeland Security, joins us to answer these questions, geek out about C-SPAN, and share some important career advice. Give it a listen!

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