Author: Jess Ferko
Newsletter
August 22, 2022
Dr. Robin Renee Sanders Joins the RFG Advisory Board
Dr. Robin Renee Sanders is the newest member of the RFG Advisory Board. She comes to the Advisory Board with extensive experience as a senior career U.S. diplomat, having served as U.S. Ambassador to the Republics of Nigeria and the Congo, as Africa Director for the White House National Security Council, and as a diplomat […]
Newsletter
August 22, 2022
A Message from RFG President, Geoff Robertson
Dear Fellows and Friends, I want to wish you a healthy and happy start to the spring season. I would also like to share my excitement at having Dr. Robin Renee Sanders join our Advisory Board. A former senior career U.S. diplomat, Dr. Sanders now spearheads efforts at improving business and trade relationships between the […]
Newsletter
August 22, 2022
RFG Congratulates Fellows Selected as PMF Finalists
Six Robertson Fellows were selected as Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Class of 2022 Finalists: Autumn Clouthier (Bush), Ricky Cieri (Maxwell), Demetria Charlifue (Bush), Elizabeth Marin (Maxwell), Katherine Maxwell (Maxwell), and Ryan Damron (Maryland). As PMF Finalists they are currently vying for a PMF appointment at Federal Agencies such as the U.S. Space Command, USAID, and […]
Program News
March 29, 2022
The Special Robertson Opportunity: Taking on the Challenges of Global Affairs
The following article is by Dr. Michael Schneider, RFG’s Career Advisor to the Foundation’s Fellows and Alumni. Learn more about Dr. Schneider here. In 1961 just as Charles and Marie Robertson were envisioning a foundation to help fulfill JFK’s call to public service, a fledgling reporter for the Newark (NJ) Evening News applied to the Foreign […]
Alumni Spotlight
March 23, 2022
Alumni Spotlight: Mark Titus Hoover
When Mark Hoover was in his second year of graduate school and his financial situation changed, the Robertson Foundation for Government stepped in and enabled him to complete his degree and enter into a career of public service. “Awarded to me in my second year of graduate school after I had lost an important income […]
Program News
June 29, 2021
RFG Announces Governance Transitions
RFG is pleased to announce its new slate of members and officers for the Board of Directors. John Palmer and Olivia Robertson-Moe are new board members serving three-year terms. Julia Robertson is the new Chair and Ms. Robertson-Moe, the new Secretary.
Alumni Spotlight
June 28, 2021
Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Reighart
In observance of Pride Month, we talked to Andrew Reighart (UMD SPP, '15) about why it is important to observe Pride Month and what the general climate is at EPA, where he is a policy analyst.
Alumni Spotlight
June 25, 2021
Grace Choi: AAPI Background, Accomplishments and Impact
Grace Choi is a 2012 graduate of Tufts University's The Fletcher School. She is currently Director of Policy at the New York City Mayor's Office.
Impact Stories
May 9, 2021
New Profiles in Public Service podcast
A new podcast from the Partnership for Public Service tells compelling stories about unsung public servant leaders.
Institutional Partner News
May 9, 2021
Meet the 2021 Service to America Medal Finalists
Last week, the Partnership announced the 29 finalists for the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, which highlight exceptional federal employees who go above and beyond to make a lasting difference for our country and people across the globe.