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35 < 35 Advisory Board

	Edward Avila Emergency Preparedness Specialist Federal Reserve Board
	Jack Bienko Special Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer Small Business Administration "Working for the federal government allows me to work with peers who are highly intelligent, committed and passionate about public service."
	Timothy Birner Second Secretary Department of State (U.S. Embassy in Moscow) "I enjoy working with other governments to advance the interests of the United States."
	Joy Braunstein Senior Manager of Planning and Fund Distributions United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh "As a Presidential Managment Intern I really enjoyed the feeling of doing something for my country"
	Brad Cheney Associate The Glover Park Group "Working on Capitol Hill, I was constantly battling the perception that all politicians are corrupt and that it's not possible to make a difference."
	Adam Coester Program Analyst Department of the Treasury "The challenge, as well as the diversity of the work, is what I enjoy most about working in the the federal government."
	Levar Cole Inspector Department of Homeland Security "For a while, I thought changing government practices would be nearly impossible. Since I have worked as a contractor and Federal employee, I know there are many opportunities to affect change as well as promote lessons learned and best practices in government."
	Matthew Dauphinais Confidential Assistant Department of Commerce, International Trade Admn.
	Antony DiGiovanni Budget Analyst Department of Energy
	Andi Fisher-Colwill Budget Analyst Department of the Treasury " My job is all about turning ideas into reality.  Converting campaign promises and laws into actual government programs - writing regulations, defining performance goals, formulating the budget - is challenging, unglamourous, and enormously rewarding.  Everyday, I'm working to make the world a better place.  And everyday, I see real results.  How many people can say that about their jobs?"
	Emily Guthman Government Program Coordinator Local Initiatives Support Corporation "I have worked in the public sector (local government and nonprofit organizations) for my entire career. It gives you an opportunity to not only make a difference but to affect change in a mission-driven field."
	Maeve Hebert Senior Analyst Peter D. Hart Research Associates
	Nyla Beth Houser Associate Booz Allen Hamilton
	Michael Huang Graduate Student George Washington University "I think the biggest concern my peers have is that the federal bureaucracy is limiting and does not allow for career and personal growth."
	Enesta Jones Press Officer Environmental Protection Agency "I've worked in government for 7+ years, and I enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of my federal job."
	Robyn Kehoe Washington Representative Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund "I'm always inspired when I get to meet some of the incredibly smart people who work in government."
	Julia Kerson Program Analyst Department of Education "I enjoy playing my part in the large scale function of the federal government. Knowing that I have a role to play in something that takes on so many needed responsibilities is extremely satisfying."
	Jessica Kidwell Staff Assistant, Office of the Under Secretary for Health Department of Veterans Affairs "I believe that the advancement opportunities in the Federal Government are far better than in the private sector. I also really enjoy the benefits, such as healthcare and alternate work schedules."
	Benjamin Licht Senior Analyst Government Accountability Office "I think the biggest misconception young people have about working for the government is that the work is inherently boring and not challenging."
	Caryn Marks Policy Analyst Kaiser Family Foundation "My friends in government are always fighting the perception that government can't be innovative and that they personally aren't able to create change."
	Lauren Marks U.S. Agency for International Development
	Victoria Marquez Youth Services Program Specialist Department of Health and Human Services "A lot of people think government employees don't work or do anything productive but I'm constantly fighting that stereotype."
	Loren Morales Economist Bureau of Economic Analysis
	Christine Nazer U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission "I believe that keeping the workplace fair and free of discrimination is valuable to society and benefits everyone."
	Tam Nguyen Administrative Fellow Johns Hopkins University Health System
	James Ormerod Transportation Operations Specialist General Services Administration (Fleet) "What I enjoy most is the opportunity to contribute to projects that not only help the public, but also help other agencies carry out their mission."
	Daniel Paepke George Washington University
	Steve Ressler IT Auditor Department of Homeland Security "The biggest misconception out there is that government is all the same. Different department have different missions and cultures. Whether you are a environmentalist or a terrorist expert, there is an agency that fits your goals and personality."
	Leo Rosales Public Affairs/Press Officer Environmental Protection Agency "There's a belief that government is an environment that lacks innovation. Although this may be true in many agencies in government, it is up to the passionate, motivated and idealistic workforce to change this misconception."
	George Schaubhut Transportation Specialist General Services Administration (Fleet) "The government is looking for young people to start moving into leadership positions due to the high average age of its employees. As a result, the only limit to advancement is yourself."
	Lauren Shear IT Specialist Department of the Army "As an Army intern I enjoyed participating in a program that rotated me through different echelons of the Army and provided me with valuable on-the-job experience. I had multiple developmental assignments, significant training and also received regular promotions."
	Brian Smith Associate Covington & Burling "One of the most exciting things about working with the government is looking at tough issues of policy -- where there is no "right" answer -- and being able to help to decide the best direction for the country."
	Joel Snyderman Management Analyst Department of Veterans Affairs (Dallas) "I enjoy working with Department staff at the local level to bridge the gap between national policies and uniquely local constraints."
	Adrienne Spahr Senior Analyst Government Accountability Office "One of the biggest misconception's is that the work is not interesting or challenging, when in fact the young feds I know are being tasked with decision-making and information-providing that has implications for critical national issues."
	Joshua Vogel Environmental Protection Specialist Environmental Protection Agency "At the end of the day I feel that I am doing something that inherently helps the country. It is one thing to learn about how government works in a classroom but by actually influencing policy, I have learned so much more."
	Steve Witherspoon Human Resources Specialist Department of Labor