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What a career in public service means to me

This Public Service Recognition Week, an intern on the Partnership’s Government Affairs team reflects on what drives her to consider a career in public service, taking a look back at her past roles in nonprofit organizations and a congressional district office.

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Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement finalist: Mitchell Zeller

During Public Service Recognition Week 2022, the Partnership is spotlighting some finalists in each award category for this fall’s Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® program. This post features Mitchell Zeller, the director of the Center for Tobacco Products at the Food and Drug Administration, a finalist for the Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Medal.

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Science, Environment and Technology finalist: Steven Musser

During Public Service Recognition Week 2022, the Partnership is spotlighting some finalists in each award category for this fall’s Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® program. This post features Steven Musser, the deputy center director for scientific operations at the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, a finalist for the Science, Environment and Technology Medal.

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Why do federal employees choose public service?

This Public Service Service Recognition Week, we asked federal employees to share why they chose public service.  Some found motivation in their family histories, others had formative educational experiences and others still made later career transitions.

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