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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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Neill Minish
In late 2005, I read about Hurricane Katrina’s devastation along the Gulf Coast and how volunteers from all across the nation were pitching in to help total strangers. I was inspired and wanted to be part of something bigger than myself.
Tucson, AZ
Labor and Employment
Patricia Smith
I was adopted from Costa Rica at the age of 3 and I grew up in Central Oregon. Both of my parents worked in public service and I grew up watching them help others in our community.
Bend, OR
Stories
Education
Jason Smith
I am a Navy veteran and was inspired to join public service to serve my country in a different way.
Annapolis, MD
Information Technology
Wes Moore
"I know that together, we can build a better state for all."
Annapolis, MD
Stories
Austin Hernandez
"I improve government services by bringing people’s lived experience into the design process."
Brooklyn, NY
Stories
Information Technology
Roy Liburd
"My parents showed me that being in service of everyone is an act of true love"
Gaithersburg, MD
Stories
Education
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