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The impact of federal worker layoffs has hit close to home—deeply and personally. As the spouse of a federal employee, I’ve seen the anxiety, uncertainty, and emotional toll firsthand. That experience and feeling of hopelessness is what inspired this showcase. At Arielle Lewis Studios, we wanted to do more than simply offer support—we wanted to […]

Meet Adam I have spent the past 18 years proudly serving our nation through U.S. government–funded initiatives—primarily with USAID and the U.S. Department of State.   I’ve led programs that support democracy advocates, youth leaders, civil society, and changemakers around the world, all in service of advancing human rights, justice, and the American ideal of […]

Meet Lakisha   I am in law enforcement currently and have a passion for working with vulnerable population, As I look toward a change in career, my passion is still present!     TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR TIME IN GOVERNMENT. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART? My time in government has taken me places […]

Meet Laura “It felt like our work was making a difference. I was proud that I led this work and proud of the team who made it a reality.”   Prior to joining USAID eight years ago, I had spent seven years overseas working on maternal and child health and nutrition in Africa, Asia, and […]

Meet Elliot “I am a public servant at heart. I am intrinsically motivated by a mission that directly improves the lives and livelihoods of all people, especially those in greatest need.    I was drawn to the federal government for a reliable career path where I could work hard, dedicate myself to a mission, and […]

Meet Kevin I believe in the promise of the American experiment: that only a liberal democracy can progress society towards greater individual rights, rule of law, and economic mobility.   And I wanted to be a part of sustaining that experiment. I first did so as a public school teacher in Chicago. Then the Marine […]

Meet Marissa I began my federal career in the Peace Corps as a Community Health and Malaria Prevention volunteer, where I developed a passion for public health and working alongside communities to address health disparities.    Prior to that, I worked as a research assistant at the Institute of Human Virology, where I was first […]

Meet Patsy I transitioned to federal service to make a wide spread impact that being an individual practitioner couldn’t make. I recognized the public behavioral health approach allowed me to impact more lives faster and that I could be a champion for my clients who felt like they had no voice. TELL US A LITTLE […]

Meet Maura I’ve always had the drive to serve others. Working in the federal government, especially on foreign assistance, was a natural extension of that. Connecting with colleagues across the globe, working towards a better world for everyone, was much more than a job for me.     TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR TIME […]

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