Category: Impact Stories

RFG Supports Meridian’s Ambassador Connections

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April 3, 2020

RFG Supports Meridian’s Ambassador Connections

RFG partnered with the Meridian International Center to sponsor the Welcome to Washington reception on January 15, which honored newly-credentialed ambassadors.

Over 300 attend New Year Networking event!

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February 16, 2020

Over 300 attend New Year Networking event!

On January 30th, the foundation hosted a New Year Networking event to kick off our tenth anniversary year. Intended as a cross-fellowship and multi-organization career networking event, it provided attendees with an opportunity to expand and enhance their professional networks and foster contacts and camaraderie to catalyze the sharing of resources, events and job information, to facilitate collaboration, and build a network of public service leaders across the dynamic range of public policy and government fellowships in our region.

NAPA 2019 Fall Meeting

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November 18, 2019

NAPA 2019 Fall Meeting

RFG sponsored a session at this year's National Academy of Public Administration 2019 Fall Meeting, "Improving the Development of Public Administrators for Global Work in the 21st Century" focused on how we can develop public administrators to be ready for global work and where there is still work to be done.

RFG sponsors 17th annual PPIA Public Service Expo

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September 30, 2019

RFG sponsors 17th annual PPIA Public Service Expo

On July 12th more than more than 600 registered attendees and 80 exhibitors attended the PPIA Public Service Expo. The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) is a not-for-profit that has been supporting efforts to increase diversity in public service for 39 years. PPIA believes that our society is best served by public managers, policy makers, and community leaders who represent diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

RFG Fellow Kyle Fowler Honored by National Nuclear Security Administration

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June 16, 2019

RFG Fellow Kyle Fowler Honored by National Nuclear Security Administration

Kyle Fowler (Bush, Class of 2015) has been awarded the DOE NNSA 2019 Linton F. Brooks Medal for Dedication to Public Service. He was one of two early-career National Nuclear Security Administration employees to receive this award.

Announcing the 2019 Service to America Medals Finalists

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June 9, 2019

Announcing the 2019 Service to America Medals Finalists

From pathbreaking scientists to tenacious human rights advocates, meet the outstanding federal employees who are addressing the country's greatest challenges. Meet the finalists, read the press release, and vote for the People's Choice award.

Volcker Alliance announces first Government-to-University (G2U) councils

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April 30, 2019

Volcker Alliance announces first Government-to-University (G2U) councils

In the coming months, the Volcker Alliance will partner with government and university leaders in Austin and Kansas City to establish two inaugural “G2U Regional Councils.” RFG is a proud partner in the G2U initiative, which aims to catalyze a robust local marketplace that can sustainably connect government’s hiring and research needs with local university capacity.

APSIA Diversity Forum

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January 20, 2019

APSIA Diversity Forum

In 2018 RFG supported the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) Diversity Initiative. APSIA launched its Diversity Forum series in 2017 to inspire students and young professionals -- and those who counsel them -- to pursue careers in international affairs.