Author: Jess Ferko
Fellows in the News
April 19, 2021
RFG Fellow Katherine Maxwell Interviewed Kathleen Doherty on Biases Women in Leadership Roles Experience in the Diplomatic Sector
Kathleen Doherty, former U.S. Ambassador and current Chief Strategy and Retreats Officer at Sunnylands, was recently interviewed by Katherine Maxwell, a graduate student studying public administration and international relations at Syracuse University for the Sunnylands 3 by 3 series.
Program News
April 19, 2021
Prioritizing Federal Personnel: Policy Priorities for the Executive and Legislature
Listen to a broadcast from the FEDtalk podcast of the Federal News Network from April 9, 2021, in which Office of Management and Budget Associate Director of Performance and Personnel Management Pam Coleman provides an introductory keynote address on the Biden Administration’s effort to strengthen human capital management in the federal government and revitalize the career federal workforce.
Program News
April 3, 2021
RFG Condemns Violence and Discrimination Against AAPI Communities and Reaffirms Commitment to DEI
The Robertson Foundation for Government (RFG) denounces the increasing violence, harassment and discrimination against Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and others who affiliate as part of Asian cultural groups.
Institutional Partner News
May 19, 2021
How Federal Agencies Can Reopen after the Pandemic in an Inclusive and Equitable Way
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, only 3% of federal employees worked remotely. However, 59% worked remotely at the peak of the pandemic—an unprecedented shift. As COVID-19 cases continue to drop and vaccines become increasingly available, federal agencies must develop plans to reopen
Impact Stories
March 10, 2021
The Soft but Unmatched Power of US Foreign Exchange Programs
As former Secretary of Defense James Mattis asserted, “If you don’t fund the State Department fully, then I need to buy more ammunition."
Institutional Partner News
March 10, 2021
Resources on Restoring Stewardship of the Public Trust
Federal leaders must promote the public's faith in government for our country to solve its most pressing challenges.
Institutional Partner News
March 10, 2021
2021 Elliot L. Richardson Prize Call for Nominations
The Elliot L. Richardson Prize is presented biennially to individuals possessing the public service virtues exemplified by Elliot L. Richardson, an Academy Fellow.
Institutional Partner News
February 25, 2021
The Legacy of African American Diplomats: Past, Present and Future
February is Black History Month, and the Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy celebrated by highlighting Black leaders in diplomacy, while recognizing the ongoing struggle to advance racial equity here in the United States.
Institutional Partner News
February 25, 2021
Making Federal Agencies Evidence-Based: The Key Role of Learning Agendas
The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 includes a requirement that each agency develop an evidence-building plan to guide its research and evaluation efforts. This plan is often referred to as a “learning agenda.”
Impact Stories
February 16, 2021
The Biden-Harris Administration Must Treat Fertility Treatment as a Matter of Reproductive Choice
Madison Chapman recently published an article on cancer treatment and fertility in Ms. Magazine.