In this timely piece from Christine Harper, she captures perfectly how Paul Volcker stood firm in his principles, regardless of political headwinds, as Chairman of the Federal Reserve System. Read here: www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy launched in Washington, D.C., bringing together 75 students from across the country for public service career exploration, self-development, and networking. Read about some of our highlights here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

OAH has partnered with @volckeralliance.bsky.social to capture oral histories! Read about the project here: ow.ly/ww9h50Wbmsb

Limited new funds and hard decisions on what to prioritize. In this clip from the last Special Briefing, NASBO executive director Shelby Kerns explains the increased costs and hits to revenue that are causing states to tighten their budgets. Watch the full briefing here: bit.ly/3BRSVu5

For NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Kaitlin Medina, the classroom is where change begins. We appreciate Kaitlin's passion for education and commitment to shaping the next generation! #PSRW2025 #FutureOfPublicService

For NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Audrey Lester, public service takes many forms—from the classroom to the newsroom. Thank you, Audrey, for your intellectual curiosity. #PSRW2025 #FutureOfPublicService

For NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Wisdom Kowhegba, service extends beyond borders. Thank you, Wisdom, for your global perspective and dedication to equity. #PSRW2025 #FutureOfPublicService

For NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Leah Ibrahim, public service means standing up for the youngest and most vulnerable. Thank you, Leah, for your passion and dedication to justice. #PSRW2025 #FutureOfPublicService

For NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Esther Fan, meaningful work means creating change where research meets policy. Thank you, Esther, for your commitment to equity and public service. #PSRW2025 #FutureOfPublicService

NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Emmy Chaviano hopes to hold a managerial administrative role in government where she can improve the way public services are delivered. We’re excited to see the impact she’ll make! #PSRW2025 #FutureOfPublicService

For NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Eamon Challinor, the future of public service is where technology meets impact. We’re excited to see where his path leads! #PSRW2025 #FutureOfPublicService

For NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Ingrid Bravo, the future of public service begins at the community level. Ingrid dreams of working for a nonprofit organization that empowers underserved communities. We’re inspired by Ingrid’s vision! #PSRW2025 #FutureOfPublicService

For #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, we will celebrate the #FutureOfPublicService by spotlighting the aspirations of students joining us for the NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy. Anika Amirouche dreams of working at the United Nations to advance peace through collaboration! #PSRW2025

Today for #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, gather with community members to reflect on the role of public service and what it will take to protect it. Visit the Civil Service Strong action calendar to join the Alliance and our partners in supporting and celebrating public servants! lnkd.in/eQ-H33X9

NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Sandra Teran's reflection on Senator Bernie Sanders celebrates a public servant whose decades-long fight for healthcare, economic equity, and working families has reshaped what’s possible in American politics. #PSRW2025 #PublicService

NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Nat Soto is inspired by Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and ran for president with the bold slogan “Unbought and Unbossed.” Thank you, Nat, for sharing and Shirley Chisholm for your legacy. #PSRW2025 #PublicService

NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Amy Perez's reflection on Senator Julia Salazar highlights a public servant who brings compassion, courage, and consistency to her advocacy. Thank you, Amy, for sharing and Senator Salazar for your service. #PSRW2025 #PublicService

NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Senthian Mugisha's reflection on Vanessa Gibson, Bronx Borough President, celebrates her unwavering support of The Bronx. Thank you, Senthian, for sharing and Vanessa Gibson for your continued commitment to The Bronx. #PSRW2025 #PublicService

NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Danny Marre-Surges is inspired by Kam Buckner, a public servant who works to build a future where everyone has a seat at the table. Thank you, Danny, for sharing and Kam Buckner for your dedicated service. #PSRW2025 #PublicService

NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Ella LaBarre is inspired by Angela Y. Davis for her lifelong commitment to liberation, critical thought, and transformative change. Thank you, Ella, for sharing and Angela Y. Davis for your enduring impact. #PSRW2025 #PublicService

NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Masume Krol’s reflection on Taneeza Islam highlights the power of principled leadership in the fight for justice and equity. Thank you, Masume, for sharing and Taneeza Islam for your service. #PSRW2025 #PublicService

Volcker Alliance Program Manager Kate Nicoletti is inspired by Lillian Roberts, a fearless labor advocate whose work transformed conditions for public workers across New York. Thank you, Kate, for sharing and Lillian Roberts for your extraordinary service! #PSRW2025 #PublicService

NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Natán Irizarry-Díaz's reflection on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a testament to the power of representation and the importance of leaders who lead with heart and conviction. Thank you Rep. Ocasio-Cortez for your service!

NextGen Service SPA participant Rachelle Zavalza-Arellano's favorite public servant is Representative Greg Casar, who was recently elected to serve as Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Thank you to Congressman Casar for your service! #PSRW2025 #PublicService

NextGen Service SPA participant Adam Sherif's favorite public Malcolm X was a defining figure in the civil rights movement and a passionate advocate for Black empowerment. Thank you, Adam, for honoring his service to this country and to the late Malcolm X for your service. #PSRW2025 #PublicService

NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participant Xitlaly S. Mendoza lauds her favorite public servant Dolores Huerta who continues to develop other women leaders to take up the mantle for the causes she so adamantly defends. Thank you, Dolores, for your years of service! #PSRW2025 #PublicService

NextGen Service SPA participant Owen Chamberlin chose to spotlight a public servant close to home - Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello. Thank you for sharing, Owen, and thank you for your service, Ryan! #PSRW2025 #PublicService #GratitudeinAction

The @democracyforward.org #CivilServiceStrong action calendar designates tomorrow for Gratitude in Action! Today AND tomorrow, we'll extend our gratitude to the favorite public servants of the NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy participants with a few thanks from our staff.

Our senior director of talent and strategy, Peter Morrissey, most recently was detailed to the US Office of Management and Budget. Thank you for your service Peter and your response in appreciation of public servants! #PublicService #PSRW2025 #NoStaffNoService

Looking for ways to celebrate #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek? Our partner, @ourpublicservice.bsky.social, created a site for sharing your support of feds including a toolkit, events, and more. Explore other solutions here: ourpublicservice.org/our-solution...

For today's posts, we asked our staff what motivated them to serve in the public sector. Our COO, Melissa Austin, held a few roles in gov. including roles at the NIH & the City of Newark, NJ. Thank you for your response, Melissa! #PSRW2025 #PublicService #Government #NoStaffNoService

For more reflections on public service, visit our LinkedIn page! www.linkedin.com/company/the-... Tomorrow, we will share reflections from our staff on what motivated us to pursue careers in public service and our deep respect for public servants.

Trevor Brown, dean of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University and a valued member of our Deans Summit steering committee, chose to echo the words of their esteemed founder. Thank you, Trevor, for sharing! #PSRW2025 #PublicService #NoStaffNoService

Our program associate, Randi Gamble, speaks to the shared humanity intrinsic to public service. Thank you for your response, Randi! #PSRW2025 #NoStaffNoService #PublicService

We could not agree more, Christopher Koliba. Thank you for your response and dedication to preparing the next generation of public servants for the future! #PSRW2025 #NoStaffNoService #PublicService

Thank you, Susan Gooden, member of the Deans Summit Steering Committee, for your poignant response! #PSRW2025 #PublicService #WeThePeople

Our next reflection for #PSRW2025 comes from Brian Whittaker, founder of Humans of Public Service (HOPS). HOPS's mission is to humanize public service to inspire others and build the government we deserve. You can nominate a public servant here: www.humansofpublicservice.org/nominate

Today, the Volcker Alliance is sharing reflections from our partners on what public service means to them. Our first reflection comes from our invaluable partner in the Deans Summit, Carissa Slotterback, dean of the School of Public & International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh! #PSRW2025

To kick off hashtag #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, we are sharing excerpts from our 2024 Annual Report in which we asked our partners to reflect on what public service means to them.

The Volcker Alliance would like to mark the beginning of #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek with a tribute to America's public servants: www.volckeralliance.org/news/tribute...

The Moynihan Center at CCNY has announced the 2025 Moynihan Public Service Fellows cohort! The Volcker Alliance is excited to welcome these Fellows to the Next Generation Service Corps National Student Network. Learn more about the cohort here: moynihancenter.ccny.cuny.edu/2025-undergr...

What Paul Volcker would say today: www.persuasion.community/p/keeping-at...

I had fun doing this on Tuesday. Thanks to Chris K, the folks at @volckeralliance.bsky.social, and KU for putting it on!

Our founder, Paul Volcker, dedicated his time at the helm of the Federal Reserve to creating a new order based on competent economic management. Christine Harper poses a timely reminder of Mr. Volcker’s accomplishments and what we should expect from our public leaders:

🚨 New from A Conversation With… We chatted with Noah Winn-Ritzenberg, Sr. Director of Public Finance @volckeralliance.bsky.social, to unpack the compounding risks facing state & local finances. Read more: gfrc.uic.edu/a-conversati...

Once people catch the public service bug, it's hard to stop them—even after everything that civil servants have been subjected to. Glad to see so many state and local govs meeting this moment and hiring talented technologists. @volckeralliance.bsky.social app.brazenconnect.com/a/the_volcke...

The Volcker Alliance envisions a public sector workforce with the experience, preparation, and commitment to ensure government is accountable and delivers with excellence. vimeo.com/561503500