HOPS Stories

Hear from public service professionals as they describe their work, inspirations, and the communities they serve, in their own words.

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Bonnie Stribling

"I use my lived experience and passion to support mothers and families going through similar things."
Little Rock, AR
Mid Level
South
State
Stories
Health and Human Services

Bonnie Stribling

"I use my lived experience and passion to support mothers and families going through similar things."
Little Rock, AR
Mid Level
South
State
Stories
Health and Human Services

Ken Fox

Public service isn't about money or notoriety. It's about impact.
Omaha, NE
Senior Leader
Central
Local
Stories
Justice and Public Safety

Ken Fox

Public service isn't about money or notoriety. It's about impact.
Omaha, NE
Senior Leader
Central
Local
Stories
Justice and Public Safety

Ashley Carothers

"To me, public service means serving our greatest asset: our people."
Lake Ridge, VA
Mid Level
East
Federal
Stories
Health and Human Services

Ashley Carothers

"To me, public service means serving our greatest asset: our people."
Lake Ridge, VA
Mid Level
East
Federal
Stories
Health and Human Services

John Purnell

"Public service, to me, is about giving back."
Baltimore, MD
Mid Level
East
Federal
Stories
Transportation and Infrastructure

John Purnell

"Public service, to me, is about giving back."
Baltimore, MD
Mid Level
East
Federal
Stories
Transportation and Infrastructure

Maricela Rodriguez

"In public service, you can't just point out problems - you need solutions."
Sacramento, CA
Senior Leader
West
State
Stories
Communications

Maricela Rodriguez

"In public service, you can't just point out problems - you need solutions."
Sacramento, CA
Senior Leader
West
State
Stories
Communications

Mark Stevens

"For young people interested in public service, I'd say this: You're needed"
Germantown, MD
Senior Leader
East
Federal
Stories
Health and Human Services

Mark Stevens

"For young people interested in public service, I'd say this: You're needed"
Germantown, MD
Senior Leader
East
Federal
Stories
Health and Human Services
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