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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Leah Passauer

"Building relationships is essential to establish strong connections which in turn allow us to do our work most effectively."
Arlington, VA
Senior Leader
Federal
Stories

Leah Passauer

"Building relationships is essential to establish strong connections which in turn allow us to do our work most effectively."
Arlington, VA
Senior Leader
Federal
Stories

Megan Stier

"There is an undeniable sense of purpose knowing the programs I develop directly contribute to more inclusive, respectful environments."
Philadelphia, PA
Mid Level
Federal
Stories

Megan Stier

"There is an undeniable sense of purpose knowing the programs I develop directly contribute to more inclusive, respectful environments."
Philadelphia, PA
Mid Level
Federal
Stories

Pavan V Parikh

"In public service, you have to be agile and ingenious because resources are slim but the work of helping people must get done."
Cincinnati, OH
Senior Leader
Central
Local
Stories
Justice and Public Safety

Pavan V Parikh

"In public service, you have to be agile and ingenious because resources are slim but the work of helping people must get done."
Cincinnati, OH
Senior Leader
Central
Local
Stories
Justice and Public Safety

Luke Bassis

"Through mentorship and volunteering, I strive to guide and inspire future leaders."
New York, NY
Senior Leader
North
State
Stories
Transportation and Infrastructure

Luke Bassis

"Through mentorship and volunteering, I strive to guide and inspire future leaders."
New York, NY
Senior Leader
North
State
Stories
Transportation and Infrastructure

Sheronda Baltimore

"Just as prior leaders encouraged me, I want to encourage the next STAR that they can do it too."
Rockville, MD
Senior Leader
County
Stories

Sheronda Baltimore

"Just as prior leaders encouraged me, I want to encourage the next STAR that they can do it too."
Rockville, MD
Senior Leader
County
Stories

Paige Bongiorno

"What drives me are the possibilities to innovate and make a real difference, despite the challenges."
Boise, ID
Mid Level
West
State
Stories
Labor and Employment

Paige Bongiorno

"What drives me are the possibilities to innovate and make a real difference, despite the challenges."
Boise, ID
Mid Level
West
State
Stories
Labor and Employment
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