IWP Public Lecture: Federal Political Appointments

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Join the Honorable Edmund C Moy as he covers the political appointment process and his experience in the executive branch.

The Institute of World Politics, Commodore Barry Room

About the LectureIn this public lecture, the Honorable Edmund C. Moy with cover political appointments in the executive branch (cabinet departments, independent agencies, regulatory agencies, and boards and commissions), including PAS/PA/SES/SKC, the political appointments process during transitions and after the administration starts, termed appointments vs. pleasure of the president, and helpful tips for those seeking to serve in a political appointment.About the SpeakerFrom 2006-2011, Ed served as the 38th director of the United States Mint. He was responsible for running the world’s largest manufacturer of circulating coins, precious metal bullion, and numismatic products. His role included working closely with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Congress, and the Federal Reserve, especially during the Financial Crisis and Great Recession.From 2001-2006, he served as a special assistant to the president for presidential personnel at the White House. He was responsible for recommending to the president candidates to serve in the highest levels of federal government. His portfolio included most of the cabinet departments and independent regulatory agencies. He also helped form the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.Ed also provides commentary on monetary policy, gold, currency, cryptocurrencies, federal employment policies, and the political appointments process for national financial and news media. Ed has worked in senior leadership positions and as a corporate director for both privately held and public companies, and led a federal government regulatory agency from 1989-1993. He is also a published author (American Gold and Platinum Eagles: A Guide to the US Bullion Coin Programs) and is working on his second book, a history of the gold in Fort Knox.He currently serves on the board of Waste Energy Corporation (WAST:OTCQB) and has served on the boards of Verb Technology (VERB:NASDAQ) and Parsec Capital Acquisitions Corp (PCX:NASDAQ). He also serves on the board of advisors of Draganfly, Inc. (DFLY.CN, DFLY:OTC, 3U8.F). He serves on the board of privately held WEconnect Health and advises several privately held companies in the cryptocurrency/blockchain, national security, and precious metals/investment sectors. Ed is also a Fellow of the Center for Presidential Transitions and is a Senior Policy Fellow with the American Conservative Union. He has served on the board of Christianity Today International and the board of regents of Trinity International University.He lives in the Washington, DC area with wife Karen and his daughters Nora and Lucy, both adopted from China. They are members of The Falls Church Anglican.IWP Events Policy:Attendance at all IWP events requires an RSVP in advance. In addition, prospective attendees must receive an e-mail confirmation from IWP indicating that seating will be available for them at the event. A government-issued ID that matches your name on the confirmed attendee list must be presented at the door for admission to any event. The use of photographic or recording equipment is prohibited except with advance permission from IWP, the event organizer, and the speaker(s).IWP is a private organization; as such, all attendees are guests of the Institute.

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