Please join Fels for a conversation with Richard Painter, who is the S. Walter Richey Professor of Corporate Law at the University of Minnesota and former chief ethics lawyer to President George W. Bush. He is also vice-chair of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW).
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Join us for a free happy hour and alumni reception at The Sturges Speakeasy on Friday, February 28, 2020, from 5:30 - 7 p.m., and learn more about the most practical program in public administration in the Ivy League!
Please join Fels for a virtual conversation with Wally Adeyemo, President of the Obama Foundation. Wally works closely with current Foundation leadership to manage the Foundation’s day-to-day operations, helping to implement the organization’s overall strategic goals and vision.
Please join Fels for a virtual conversation with Dr. Rachel Levine, Secretary of the PA Department of Health.
Dr. Levine is currently the Secretary of Health for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry at the Penn State College of Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, and the Academy for Eating Disorders. She is also the President of ASTHO, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
Please join Fels for a virtual conversation with US Senator Elizabeth Warren followed by a discussion with political strategist, Chris Sautter.
Please join Fels for a virtual conversation with Sarah Hurwitz.
From 2009 to 2017, Sarah Hurwitz served as a White House speechwriter, first as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and then as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama. Prior to serving in the Obama Administration, Sarah was chief speechwriter for Hillary Clinton on her 2008 presidential campaign.
Please join Fels for a virtual conversation with Richard Cordray.
The 2020 election presented unprecedented challenges for state and local election officials around the country. Not only did the election take place amidst a global pandemic, numerous officials—most notably President Trump—cast doubts on the legitimacy and security of mail-in ballots. Despite these challenges, U.S. government and academic observers concluded that the election functioned smoothly and effectively.
Please join Fels for a virtual conversation with Paul Monteiro.
Paul Monteiro is the Chief of Staff and Assistant Vice President of External Affairs at Howard University. His first federal experience was in 1999 as a Marshal's Aide at the United States Supreme Court before briefly serving in the office of White House Counsel Harriet Miers. In 2006, Monteiro served in the Washington, D.C. office of Senator Barack Obama then transitioned to his presidential campaign headquarters in Chicago the following year.
Please join Fels for a virtual conversation with Councilmember Cherelle L. Parker.
Councilwoman Cherelle L. Parker (MPA ‘16) proudly serves the Ninth Council District in Philadelphia, which stretches through northwest and northeast communities, including East Mt. Airy, West Oak Lane, East Oak Lane, Olney, Lawncrest, Lawndale, Burholme and Oxford Circle.
