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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Maricela Rodriguez

"In public service, you can't just point out problems - you need solutions."
Sacramento, CA
Senior Leader
West
State
Stories
Communications

Maricela Rodriguez

"In public service, you can't just point out problems - you need solutions."
Sacramento, CA
Senior Leader
West
State
Stories
Communications

John Purnell

"Public service, to me, is about giving back."
Baltimore, MD
Mid Level
East
Federal
Stories
Transportation and Infrastructure

John Purnell

"Public service, to me, is about giving back."
Baltimore, MD
Mid Level
East
Federal
Stories
Transportation and Infrastructure

Ashley Carothers

"To me, public service means serving our greatest asset: our people."
Lake Ridge, VA
Mid Level
East
Federal
Stories
Health and Human Services

Ashley Carothers

"To me, public service means serving our greatest asset: our people."
Lake Ridge, VA
Mid Level
East
Federal
Stories
Health and Human Services

Sadhana Jackson

"To me, public service means understanding that my job and my role is so much bigger than me and my team."
Bethesda, MD
Senior Leader
Federal
Stories
Health and Human Services

Sadhana Jackson

"To me, public service means understanding that my job and my role is so much bigger than me and my team."
Bethesda, MD
Senior Leader
Federal
Stories
Health and Human Services

Jenny Kerzman

"Don't be afraid to make that change, to find fulfillment not by the dollar signs, but by the impact you can make. The rewards you will get from doing a good job to benefit your community means so much more than a dollar sign."
Dallas, TX
Senior Leader
Local
Stories

Jenny Kerzman

"Don't be afraid to make that change, to find fulfillment not by the dollar signs, but by the impact you can make. The rewards you will get from doing a good job to benefit your community means so much more than a dollar sign."
Dallas, TX
Senior Leader
Local
Stories

Mary K. Priddy-Bain

"So I encourage everyone to go into public service and be themselves. People respect that. There are no surprises down the road."
Austin, TX
Senior Leader
Local
Stories

Mary K. Priddy-Bain

"So I encourage everyone to go into public service and be themselves. People respect that. There are no surprises down the road."
Austin, TX
Senior Leader
Local
Stories
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