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Inequality in Women Leadership Roles
As I celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, I reflected on my past. Growing up in Afghanistan, a developing and a war-torn country, I am aware of the challenges…
Dr. Rose Gowen: Affecting Large-Scale Change Through Public Service
In 2001, the University of Texas School of Public Health in Brownsville (UTSPH) began clinical research to identify health risks in the surrounding community and looked to engage powerful community…
Women Excel as Business Improvement District Directors
The traits of women leaders are the same traits required for the director of a business improvement district (BID). In major urban areas, women hold the position as BID director…
Tennessee Women Participate in Public Service Symposium
Empowering women in public administration was the goal of the Women in Public Service Symposium, hosted by The Institute for Public Service at the University of Tennessee. Over seventy women,…
Holding Up the Glass Ceiling in 21st Century Public Service
The number of women currently in the workforce might suggest that the glass ceiling no longer exists. This is not the case. Many boardrooms, in both the private and public…
“The Remarkable Dwight Ink” – A Leader in Public Service
One of the tragedies of public service is the sheer number of unspoken heroes. So many public servants spend an entire career ensuring that Americans are safe and secure, but…
Emotional Intelligence & Law Enforcement: The Chicken and the Egg
My December 2014 article ignited a conversation on emotional intelligence (Ei) and its application to law enforcement. Questions and discussions arose; some criticism ensued around my arguments, including my lack…
The Effectiveness of Fairness
The discussion of female leadership in public agencies needs to be ongoing among public administration scholars and practitioners. Our field needs to remain vigilant in ensuring that public agencies at…
H. George Frederickson and Ohio Youth Group Honored at Social Equity Luncheon
ASPA Annual Conference Honors Efforts to Promote Social Justice H. George Frederickson, leading scholar and renowned author was presented the 2015 Gloria Hobson Nordin Social Equity Award at the ASPA…
Women as Leaders: Local, State and Federal Government
As a young professional, my path in the public sector has been filled with career opportunities presented to me by women. I had jobs at the federal, state and local…
ASPA and NAPA Recognize Public Service Leadership
The head of the State of Florida’s economic development program and the executive director of the Mid-America Regional Council are the 2015 recipients of the National Public Service Awards. Secretary…