The Hatfield School of Government, Portland State University, is pleased to invite you to our Public Service Recognition Event on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
This event will feature a panel discussion with individuals nominated by each of the units within the Hatfield School for their notable contributions to public service. The discussion will highlight their perspectives on the current state of public service, the roots of their passion for serving the public, and many more. We are excited to celebrate our panelists for their dedicated work in strenghtening the roots of public service and hope you can join us.
Food and drinks will be provided, and all members of the community are welcome to attend at no cost.
Our Panelists and Honorees:
- JT Flowers, Director of Government Affairs & Communication, Albina Vision Trust (Nominated by the Center for Public Service)
- Karina Guzmán-Ortiz, Partner Engagement Specialist, Department of Early Learning and Care; Board Diretor, Salem-Keizer Public Schools (Nominated by the National Policy Consensus Center)
- Peter Newbegin, Executive Director, Pacific Refugee Support Group (Nominated by the Department of Public Administration)
- Ellen Rosenblum, Former Oregon Attorney General (Nominated by the Center for Women's Leadership)
- Ron Silver, Former Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. DOJ / Chief of the Civil Division in Oregon (Nominated by the Cybersecurity and Cyber Defense Policy Center)
- David Yaden, Former Chair of Oregon Board of Higher Education (Nominated by the Department of Politics and Global Affairs)
