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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Tyra Dent

"I took an opportunity to have a voice, to represent other constituencies, and to have a positive impact on developing policy."
Silver Spring, MD
Senior Leader
Federal
Stories

Tyra Dent

"I took an opportunity to have a voice, to represent other constituencies, and to have a positive impact on developing policy."
Silver Spring, MD
Senior Leader
Federal
Stories

Mana Abdi

"I ran for office to actively participate in bringing resources and renewal to the place that holds a special place in my heart. "
Lewiston, ME
Senior Leader
North
State
Stories
Justice and Public Safety

Mana Abdi

"I ran for office to actively participate in bringing resources and renewal to the place that holds a special place in my heart. "
Lewiston, ME
Senior Leader
North
State
Stories
Justice and Public Safety

Mark Lorando

"The goal is the same as it was in the newsroom: to be accurate, engaging, timely and present wherever people seek information."
Baton Rouge, LA
Senior Leader
South
State
Stories
Communications

Mark Lorando

"The goal is the same as it was in the newsroom: to be accurate, engaging, timely and present wherever people seek information."
Baton Rouge, LA
Senior Leader
South
State
Stories
Communications

Sadie Smeck

"I am driven by a steadfast belief in the power of good governance to positively impact lives."
Austin, TX
Mid Level
Central
State
Stories
Justice and Public Safety

Sadie Smeck

"I am driven by a steadfast belief in the power of good governance to positively impact lives."
Austin, TX
Mid Level
Central
State
Stories
Justice and Public Safety

Shandra Terry

"Caring for the Land and Serving People"
Vancouver, WA
Mid Level
West
Federal
Stories
Agriculture and Food Safety

Shandra Terry

"Caring for the Land and Serving People"
Vancouver, WA
Mid Level
West
Federal
Stories
Agriculture and Food Safety

Beth Simone Noveck

"My career has been driven by a commitment to ensuring powerful tools serve as a force for good."
NJ
Senior Leader
North
State
Stories
Information Technology

Beth Simone Noveck

"My career has been driven by a commitment to ensuring powerful tools serve as a force for good."
NJ
Senior Leader
North
State
Stories
Information Technology
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