National Academy of Public Administration (United States)

Public Administration Icon Ed DeSeve Embarks with GovNavigators

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GovNavigators announced today that G. Edward DeSeve, former Special Advisor to the President and Former Deputy Director for Management at OMB, will join GovNavigators as a Senior Advisor. He will provide guidance to GovNavigators' clients in the areas of public policy, brand management, and business development.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GovNavigators announced today that G. Edward DeSeve, former Special Advisor to the President and Former Deputy Director for Management at OMB, will join GovNavigators as a Senior Advisor.
  • He will provide guidance to GovNavigators' clients in the areas of public policy, brand management, and business development.
  • "I couldn't be prouder to have Ed join our young firm," said GovNavigators CEO Robert Shea.
  • While serving as Senior Advisor at GovNavigators, Ed DeSeve will still serve as Coordinator of the Agile Government Center at the National Academy of Public Administration and as Executive Fellow at the IBM Center for The Business of Government.

Former Georgia Congresswoman Dr. Carolyn Bourdeaux Joins The Concord Coalition Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Concord Coalition announced today that Former U.S. Representative Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-Georgia) is the newest addition to the organization's Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Concord Coalition announced today that Former U.S. Representative Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-Georgia) is the newest addition to the organization's Board of Directors.
  • "Dr. Carolyn Bourdeaux is an outstanding addition to the Concord Coalition Board of Directors and we are honored to have her join us," said Robert L. Bixby, Executive Director of The Concord Coalition.
  • The Concord Coalition's Board of Directors sets the strategic direction of the Coalition and advises on policy implications and opportunities for American citizens to impact the budgeting process.
  • "I am honored to join The Concord Coalition Board of Directors," said Bourdeaux.

The Chertoff Group Expands Senior Advisory Team with the addition of retired Maj. Gen. William J. Walker

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chertoff Group, a global security advisory firm that enables clients to navigate security risk, technology and policy, today announced the appointment of retired Maj. Gen. William Walker as Senior Advisor.

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  • The Chertoff Group, a global security advisory firm that enables clients to navigate security risk, technology and policy, today announced the appointment of retired Maj. Gen. William Walker as Senior Advisor.
  • WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chertoff Group, a global security advisory firm that enables clients to navigate security risk, technology and policy, today announced the appointment of retired Maj. Gen. William Walker as Senior Advisor.
  • "We are honored to welcome William to our team of senior advisors," said Michael Chertoff, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of The Chertoff Group.
  • "I am pleased to join the dynamic team at the Chertoff Group," said Walker.

MITRE and the National Academy of Public Administration Call for a Global Space Traffic Strategy

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

A new global approach to space traffic coordination is necessary to ensure space remains accessible for current and future users, according to a new white paper from MITRE and the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA).

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  • A new global approach to space traffic coordination is necessary to ensure space remains accessible for current and future users, according to a new white paper from MITRE and the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA).
  • With each launch into space, orbital congestion increases, and safe launch windows narrow, risking degradation or disruption to space infrastructure.
  • The paper recommends a U.S.-led national and international convener model to promote global collaboration on space traffic coordination.
  • MITRE has previously published a surface-to-space architecture to reflect the growing number of space participants and encourage growth while maintaining safety.

CCEEB Board of Directors Names Sunne Wright McPeak as Chair

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

The board of directors of the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance (CCEEB) has unanimously elected Sunne Wright McPeak as its tenth chair.

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  • The board of directors of the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance (CCEEB) has unanimously elected Sunne Wright McPeak as its tenth chair.
  • McPeak succeeds longtime chair Walter McGuire in leading CCEEBs efforts to ensure the resiliency of Californias environment, its communities, and its economy.
  • For well over a decade, Ive had the honor of serving as CCEEBs Chair, says Walter McGuire.
  • We could not be more honored that Sunne will lead our organization at this critical juncture for California.

Independent Sector Names Recipients of 2021 John W. Gardner Leadership Award

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Washington, Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Gail C. Christopher and Professor john a. powell have been named the recipients of Independent Sectors 2021 John W. Gardner Leadership Award.

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  • Washington, Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Gail C. Christopher and Professor john a. powell have been named the recipients of Independent Sectors 2021 John W. Gardner Leadership Award.
  • Since 1985, Independent Sector has presented the John W. Gardner Leadership Award annually to visionaries who exemplify the leadership and ideals of John W. Gardner (1912-2002), American statesman, educator, author, and IS founder.
  • We could not be more pleased to honor both Dr. Christopher and Professor powell with the 2021 John W. Gardner Leadership Award.
  • Im honored to join Dr. Gail Christopher as one of the two recipients of Independent Sectors 2021 John W. Gardner Leadership Award, as well as being associated with the incredible honorees of the past, said Professor john a. powell.