HOPS Stories

Hear from public service professionals as they describe their work, inspirations, and the communities they serve, in their own words.

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Tessa Baber

"The way I see it, these children in public schools are our future."
Guymon, OK
Mid Level
Central
Stories
Health and Human Services

Tessa Baber

"The way I see it, these children in public schools are our future."
Guymon, OK
Mid Level
Central
Stories
Health and Human Services

Ashley Owens

"Public service is evolving toward a more digital-first public experience."
Atlanta, GA
Senior Leader
South
Federal
Stories
Information Technology

Ashley Owens

"Public service is evolving toward a more digital-first public experience."
Atlanta, GA
Senior Leader
South
Federal
Stories
Information Technology

Amber Jackson

"I’ve long thought the best way to change a system is to embed yourself within it"
Little Rock, AR
Senior Leader
South
Local
Stories

Amber Jackson

"I’ve long thought the best way to change a system is to embed yourself within it"
Little Rock, AR
Senior Leader
South
Local
Stories

Ryan Casey

Public service is about being part of something bigger than yourself.
Waterbury, CT
Mid Level
North
Local
Stories
Agriculture and Food Safety

Ryan Casey

Public service is about being part of something bigger than yourself.
Waterbury, CT
Mid Level
North
Local
Stories
Agriculture and Food Safety

Nabil Tahan

"To me, military service represented a tradition of sacrifice, discipline, and excellence."
Bethesda, MD
Mid Level
West
Federal
Stories
Health and Human Services

Nabil Tahan

"To me, military service represented a tradition of sacrifice, discipline, and excellence."
Bethesda, MD
Mid Level
West
Federal
Stories
Health and Human Services

Bonnie Stribling

"I use my lived experience and passion to support mothers and families going through similar things."
Little Rock, AR
Mid Level
South
State
Stories
Health and Human Services

Bonnie Stribling

"I use my lived experience and passion to support mothers and families going through similar things."
Little Rock, AR
Mid Level
South
State
Stories
Health and Human Services
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