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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Kimberly Bradford-Brown

Her lifelong passion for information and people has led her toward a career in public service, where she bridges the gap between information and those who need it most.
Austin, TX
Senior Leader
South
State
Labor and Employment

Kimberly Bradford-Brown

Her lifelong passion for information and people has led her toward a career in public service, where she bridges the gap between information and those who need it most.
Austin, TX
Senior Leader
South
State
Labor and Employment

Shahrzad Nikoo

I find so much intrinsic value in public service because my work has meaning.
Washington, DC
Mid Level
East
Federal
Stories
Housing and Urban Development

Shahrzad Nikoo

I find so much intrinsic value in public service because my work has meaning.
Washington, DC
Mid Level
East
Federal
Stories
Housing and Urban Development

David Fennell

Personally, God has always called me to love Him and His people.
Mid Level
Central
Federal
Defense and International Affairs

David Fennell

Personally, God has always called me to love Him and His people.
Mid Level
Central
Federal
Defense and International Affairs

Michael A. Morgan

As a child, I remember family and friends asking if he could help them unclog a toilet or fix a leaky faucet. He’d grab his tools and head right over to their house. Whenever they tried to pay him, he wouldn’t accept anything in return. He would do it out of the kindness of his heart. That is where I learned what it was like to be a selfless servant.
Arlington, VA
Senior Leader
East
Federal
Information Technology

Michael A. Morgan

As a child, I remember family and friends asking if he could help them unclog a toilet or fix a leaky faucet. He’d grab his tools and head right over to their house. Whenever they tried to pay him, he wouldn’t accept anything in return. He would do it out of the kindness of his heart. That is where I learned what it was like to be a selfless servant.
Arlington, VA
Senior Leader
East
Federal
Information Technology

Caroline Kurtz

I currently serve as the Deputy Director of the Regional Public Health Office at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and have served in the public health field for over 20 years.
Elk Grove, CA
Senior Leader
West
State
Health and Human Services

Caroline Kurtz

I currently serve as the Deputy Director of the Regional Public Health Office at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and have served in the public health field for over 20 years.
Elk Grove, CA
Senior Leader
West
State
Health and Human Services
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