Sue Thatch: A Champion for the Federal Workforce
We spent a lot of time thinking about this one: Who is someone you view as a champion for federal employees, and why? There are many legislators on both sides of the aisle, in both chambers of Congress, we could have chosen.
Getting In Good Trouble with Congressman John Lewis
You must have a great deal of courage when standing up for justice, especially when it means jeopardizing a stable government job and even your mental health.
Rep. Gerry Connolly Consistently Supports Civilian Feds
Selecting a single champion for federal employees is no easy task, but Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) has continuously introduced, endorsed, and advanced legislation aimed at protecting and improving the civilian federal workforce. Professional Managers Association (PMA) is proud to partner with Rep. Connolly on many of these initiatives and considers him an essential champion for the federal workforce.
Champion Those Who Inspire and Inform: the Academy's Fellows and Talented Federal Employees
The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) has nearly 1,000 Fellows who provide thought leadership to help government leaders solve their most critical management challenges. The Academy is also fortunate to encounter so many committed, highly talented federal employees through their research.