Govern For America

We guarantee this wasn’t written by ChatGPT. Check out Govern For America’s 2023 Impact Report live now on our website: govforamerica.org!

GFA will continue to support efforts to build a diverse government workforce, which research shows will yield the best results for our communities. People are policy. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

We believe that holistic admissions are an important tool to achieve diversity, equity and inclusion and are grateful for the key role our college and university partners play in creating a pipeline of diverse candidates for government jobs.

🧵A government that reflects the people it serves can deliver better results and achieve greater equity for our communities. We all benefit when public servants of all races, backgrounds and lived experiences bring their perspectives into gov to implement more inclusive policies.

Listening to our 2023 Fellows sharing landscape analyses on their states and seeing them call out policies that GFA alums have been instrumental moving forward makes me 🥹🥰 leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb23-1133

"With the end of one project starts a new one. That's why I stay in government. There's always something new and a number of opportunities to be creative." - Omar Estrada (GFA '20)

"To build community remember that you can grow from any little connection. From one person you get an introduction to another. Cast your net wide."

“Our bodies always have something to say. The question is, are we listening?” Thank you to Hakim Asadi for speaking to our 2023 Fellows about stress management and self care this morning

Erin sharing her Personal Journey Map to model for our 2023 Fellows: “After college, I learned things outside of school which allowed me to be more in sync with my values and realize who I want to be.”

Lifelong friendship (bracelets)!#GFASummerInstitute2023

#GFASummerInstitute2023 Day 3! Our 2023 Fellows practicing their public speaking skills (ft. cinematic hero Nick Cage, iykyk)

“Not only am I deserving, but I’m in demand!” The perfect mantra for our 2023 Fellows going into their first GFA Mixer (thankfully the rain held off!)

On day 2 of #GFASummerInstitute2023 our Fellows talked with Jamila Brown. They learned the importance of being authentic and were introduced to the concept of the public narrative.

“My advice: Don’t be a stranger. One of the biggest parts of GFA is our fellowship. Take advantage of the folks in the community because it’s powerful.” - Harrison MacRae (GFA ’21)

GFA Fellows getting connected at the Denver Mixer with local government leaders 🤩🥂

Tahirah Cook talks with our 2023 Fellows about how to Lead with Equity #GFASummerInstitute2023

“You cannot create change alone; you will need to work with communities and different stakeholders to create the change you want to see.” #GFASummerInstitute2023

We're hiring for three positions on our Program team! ✅ Director of Fellowship ✅Talent Program Manager ✅Recruiting and Selection Associate Learn more and apply govern4america.org/careers

New FCC map could change how much money states get to expand broadband. I’m grateful to all the people including our @GovForAmerica fellows gathering these data and connecting with communities to give us the best chance at closing the digital divide. route-fifty.com/infrastructure…

Catch GFA Fellow @HarrisonJMacRae at the #CfASummit next week!