Join us for a free happy hour networking event at the Penn Biden Center in Washington, DC, on Friday, October 28 from 5:30 - 7 p.m., and learn more about the most practical program in public administration in the Ivy League!
Join us for this Public Policy in Practice event as we welcome Tammy Patrick, Senior Advisor to the Elections program at Democracy Fund.
A third-generation Philadelphian, Council Member Thomas grew up in Northwest Philadelphia. Growing up, life was about education and basketball, and decades later his passions remain: his city, education, and basketball. Isaiah has committed his life to building a brighter future for all Philadelphians and knows that education, opportunity, and teamwork are the way to get there together.
Join us for the January Public Policy in Practice event as we welcome Senator William W. Bradley, managing director of Allen & Company, LLC.
About the series: Executive Leadership Dialogue is a lunch series aimed at introducing students to public sector leaders who will share their perspectives on leadership, mentorship, and executive management. The series will be hosted by Fels Mentor Joseph Pierce and co-facilitated by current Fels student Ayo Aladesanmi ’23. The lunches are small by design and will include both Full-time and EMPA students and allow students to gain insight and learn valuable lessons on public sector leadership.
Vaughn Ross, founder of Rvesta Consulting, previously served as First Deputy Chief of Staff to Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney from 2016-2021. In his time with Mayor Kenney, he retained a portfolio of departments focused on economic development, including the department of Planning and Development, the Commerce Department, and the Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability.
Ebony Wortham is an Executive Assistant United States Attorney for Community Engagement in the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. In this role, Ebony is tasked with strengthening the Office’s partnerships in the communities we serve throughout the District, particularly those struggling with violent crime, opioid abuse, and the legacy of generations of systemic exclusion from education, health care, housing, and employment.
Do you have a great idea to help solve a pressing societal or public sector challenge? Pitch it in the Fels Institute ToVenture B Good Lightning Pitch Competition in the Fels Courtyard at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21, for the opportunity to win seed funding, mentorship, and support!
Penn employees are invited to join us for an in-person lunch information session to learn about the Fels Institute of Government’s Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program, designed for working professionals with 5+ years of experience. Find out how we bring context, analysis, and practice to life with real-world applications and equip public and nonprofit leaders with the skills needed to create social impact.
Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the Fels Institute of Government’s Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program, designed for working professionals with 5+ years of experience. Find out how we bring context, analysis, and practice to life with real-world applications and equip public and nonprofit leaders with the skills needed to create social impact. We will also review our low-residency format, tailored toward students who work full time.
