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We’re honored to announce that we received a 2024 Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) CARE Award for the third consecutive year! Proud to be recognized alongside other outstanding organizations dedicated to creating workplaces where employees can thrive.? ?? Thank you NVFS for this recognition!? ?? Learn more about what makes us an award-winning team: https://lnkd.in/d4kbhAf4? ? #CAREAwards #TheForsMarshWay #JoinUs

We’re headed to the 2024 Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM) Fall Research Conference! This year’s theme, "Policymaking at the Federal, State, and Local Levels," underscores the importance of collaboration across government layers to tackle today’s critical policy challenges. Our program and policy evaluation team members Jenna Tyler and Sidney Turner will be contributing to these important conversations with two insightful presentations: ? Thursday 11/21 |10:15 AM: Strategies in Resilience: A Multi-Level Examination of Emergency Management Approaches ? Saturday 11/23 | 3:30 PM: Determining the Economic Impact of FirstNet If you’re attending #2024APPAM, add these sessions to your schedule and look for our booth?-https://lnkd.in/eq9kCDGa #2024APPAM #PolicyResearch

What an incredible experience at the American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) #CXSummit! Our team dove into conversations about total experience, examining how customer, digital, and employee experience come together to modernize government services and solutions to deliver impactful, optimized experiences. ? Special thanks to the organizers for facilitating these important discussions on the future of government CX. And thanks to our team members who held down the booth! ? Want to dive deeper into our work in gov CX? Explore our human-centered approach to the IRS customer experience here:?https://lnkd.in/e3eMD2ez ? #GovCX #TheForsMarshWay #SeriouslyHuman #CustomerExperience #EmployeeExperience #DigitalExperience

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. To our veterans: thank you for your sacrifice and inspiring us with your service. At Fors Marsh, our commitment to the U.S. military runs deep. For over two decades, we've supported service members, veterans and military families through our work. This work is guided by the firsthand knowledge and experiences of some of the veterans on our team. Meet some of our incredible Fors Marsh veterans and learn how their service shapes the work they do. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #ThankAVet

Election challenges are evolving, as are the behind-the-scenes efforts to protect every vote. For Empathy Affect’s Season 2 finale, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Chairman Ben Hovland dives straight into the EAC’s efforts to ensure secure, resilient election systems across the country. Has there ever been a timelier episode? Don’t miss this one. https://lnkd.in/es_eyy8P Ashley Townley | Ben Garthwaite | Brian Griepentrog | David Varas Alonso | Doug Chapin | Justin Baer | Kristin Murphy | Krysha Gregorowicz | Lindsay Nielson | Melissa Harris Sosinski | Orjiugo O. Hourihan #EmpathyAffect #Podcast #Election2024 #ElectionSecurity #PublicService

Our military research team had an impactful experience last week at the 2024 FCSM Research and Policy Conference. Thank you Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology (FCSM) and the?Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics (COPAFS) for hosting this dynamic event! At our booth, team members Rachel Walker-Kulzick, Ph.D., Brice McKeever, and Anna Scolese, MPH showcased our unique approach to social science research, demonstrating how we uphold statistical integrity to inform and transform policies.?From analyzing military health and well-being to leveraging advanced analytics to understand the lived experiences of service members, we tailor our research to address complex challenges, all while ensuring accuracy and reliability. Discover evidence-based approach here: https://lnkd.in/ekV-Vgt3 #FCSM2024 #TheForsMarshWay #MilitaryResearch #SurveyResearch #SeriouslyHuman

The elections are here! If you haven't already, make your voice heard. Our very own elections expert, Doug Chapin, has written the ultimate guide to ensure you're prepared to cast your ballot. Read it now! https://lnkd.in/e4br2fgj #Elections2024

We were honored to be part of #APHA2024 Annual Meeting & Expo, where public health leaders gathered to tackle the urgent challenge of rebuilding trust in public health and science. Our campaign evaluation lead, Heather Dahlen, PhD shared strategies for driving equitable health outcomes in a time of misinformation. During her presentation, Heather highlighted: "By examining both campaign dose and behavior change over time and by location, we can better understand campaign impact on behavior change." Our work continues to emphasize transparency and measurable impact in public health. For more on how our data-driven approaches are helping to overcome barriers to health equity, explore how we tackled vaccine hesitancy to foster trust for healthier communities: https://lnkd.in/evDZkcFt

Nearly 30% of young adults don’t know the signs and symptoms of stroke. For World Stroke Day, let's do our part to change that. Our work for the?National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) disrupted the narrative about stroke with a message that informed and inspired action. Know the signs; save a life. Learn more about the Know Stroke campaign here: https://lnkd.in/eAZjsC4E U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) | The National Institutes of Health | #WorldStrokeDay

Over the past 50 years, climate vulnerabilities have risen sharply, as has Americans’ reliance on federal aid. Our latest analysis uncovers a clear connection: U.S. counties facing the highest heat risks are among those most reliant on federal aid. Read more in the latest blog from our policy analysis experts Justin Baer and Sidney Turner. https://lnkd.in/e4bY3Uug #ClimateRisk #ClimateResilience #ClimateAdaptation