Author: Jess Ferko
Program News
June 30, 2020
The Times Call for Renewed Discussion of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion in the United States Government
Dr. Michael Schneider, RFG Fellows’ Career Adviser and director of the Maxwell School of Syracuse University’s Washington Public Diplomacy Program, offers sage advice during these difficult times for our Fellows, alumni, and others in public service. The challenges of equal opportunity and inclusion are not new to the federal service. Yet, today’s nationwide protest against […]
Program News
June 30, 2020
Alumni Council Launches Financial Literacy Series
The Alumni Council is excited to announce the launching of a Financial Literacy Series this fall! Navigating the unique world of the Federal workforce – from the hiring process and the GS pay scale to the leave policies, benefits packages, and retirement plans – all of the rules and regulations can be daunting. This workshop […]
Impact Stories
June 30, 2020
PLEN Trains Women for Global Policy Careers
A diverse group of 77 students from 26 colleges and universities joined PLEN’s first virtual seminar on Women in Global Policy in May, the largest group of participants in PLEN seminar history. The students hailed from 22 states and four countries, including Ghana and Pakistan.
Fellows in the News
June 30, 2020
Reighart and Celebrating Pride at EPA
Andrew Reighart (UMD SPP, ‘15) is an environmental policy analyst at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a co-chair of Equality EPA, the agency’s networking group for LGBTQ+ staff members. For EPA’s National Pride Month observance Andrew organized a program entitled LGBTQ+ Voices of Pride, which featured five EPA staff representing a range of sexualities, gender […]
Fellows in the News
June 30, 2020
Hackbarth Authors Report on China’s Struggle to Balance Economy and Carbon Emissions
Alexandra Hackbarth (Maxwell, ‘15), Director for Climate and Energy Security at the American Security Project, authored a report on the difficult quandary China’s leadership faces: how best to balance economic growth and reductions in carbon emissions. In the wake of coronavirus, Hackbarth writes, this balance becomes even more important and difficult. Decisions made now in Beijing […]
Impact Stories
June 30, 2020
Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in International Relations Education
RFG is supporting the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) in its efforts to ensure that the emerging generation of public servants has a global mindset and an ability to address diversity, equity and inclusion in the practice of international affairs.
Program News
June 8, 2020
RFG Stands Against Injustice and Racism
The Robertson Foundation for Government (RFG) was created with a mission to support the United States government to defend and extend freedom throughout the world. The foundation condemns all acts and systemic policies and practices that oppress, create barriers to equal opportunity, and foster disparities. Democracy and freedom cannot be accomplished and flourish when the […]
Institutional Partner News
June 7, 2020
Attend Virtual Career Development Events for Free This Summer
This summer, the Women’s Foreign Policy Group, an RFG partner organization, has teamed up with Women In International Security to host monthly virtual career development events. Throughout these events, participants can build upon important career development skills and connect with professionals in international affairs. So find a quiet corner, grab your laptop and join us for our […]
Institutional Partner News
June 7, 2020
Sammies People’s Choice Award: Which Finalists Will Make the Top 5?
On Wednesday, June 10, The Partnership will announce the five Service to America Medals finalists still in the running for the 2020 People’s Choice award. Don’t miss your chance to vote—take time now to learn about the remaining 12 finalists and choose your favorites. Here’s how: Read the finalists’ profiles to learn about their accomplishments. Vote for your top choices using the poll. […]
Fellows in the News
May 28, 2020
Nathan Strand: Supporting USAID’s Work in Colombia
In Colombia and elsewhere, USAID is at the forefront of the US government’s efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. As a Contracting Officer working for USAID/Colombia, Nathan Strand (Maxwell, ’13) plays a significant role in the US government’s response in-country. Since the onset of the pandemic, USAID has kept up and redoubled its efforts to support […]