Maryland Public Service Scholars Programs

Next week, after 10.5 years, I will be stepping down from my role as Director of the Maryland Public Service Scholars Programs and leaving the Shriver Center and UMBC. This transition marks the end of a deeply fulfilling chapter in my career. I am immensely proud of the impact the Maryland Public Service Scholars programs have had on the students, the partners we’ve collaborated with, and the communities we've served. To the students and mentors especially, it has been an absolute honor to work alongside so many passionate, dedicated, and inspiring individuals like yourselves. MPSS Fellows/Alumni - watching you grow, connect, and embark on your public service journeys has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. When I moved to Baltimore for a job in the Shriver Center running "some internship programs", I assumed it would be about 2 years before I found myself back in Philly. But the people in the Shriver Center, at UMBC, and those working across Maryland made that impossible. How lucky am I to have found a professional home for all these years doing something I am so passionate about with some of the best people?! There are too many people to name, but in particular I want to shout out my two bosses, first Michele Wolff and now Eric Ford, for always giving me the freedom and support to run with my big ideas. As I transition into the next phase of my career, which I'm excited to share more about soon (still in Maryland), I carry with me so many lessons, experiences, and memories. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this chapter!

Congrats to Rachael Michalski SNLP ‘23 and Rebecca Overton GSIP ‘24 for being selected as Transform Mid-Atlantic Civic Fellows! We are so proud of our alums!!!

The 2024 Maryland Public Service Scholars Programs wrapped up last week! Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing highlights from the summer and sharing some student reflections. Read Zack Buster’s (University of Maryland/Anne Arundel Community College) reflection on his experience as an intern in the Governor's Office of Performance Improvement

The 2024 Maryland Public Service Scholars Programs wrapped up last week! Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing highlights from the summer and sharing some student reflections. Read Erin Crayton’s (University of Delaware) reflection on her experience as an intern at Maryland Department of Transportation's Office of Minority Business Enterprise through the MDOT Fellows Program

The 2024 Maryland Public Service Scholars Programs wrapped up last week! Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing highlights from the summer and sharing some student reflections. Read Samantha Fu’s (University of Maryland Baltimore County) reflection on her experience as an intern at LET'S GO Boys and Girls through the Sondheim Nonprofit Leadership Program

The 2024 Maryland Public Service Scholars Programs wrapped up last week! Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing highlights from the summer and sharing some student reflections. Read Jayla Grady’s (Fairleigh Dickinson University) reflection on her experience as an intern in the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy's Victim Service Unit

The 2024 Maryland Public Service Scholars Programs wrapped up last week! Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing highlights from the summer and sharing some student reflections. Read Ellie Rutledge’s (Loyola University Maryland Rizzo Career Center) reflection on her experience as an intern in the Maryland Transportation Authority through the MDOT Fellows program

The 2024 Maryland Public Service Scholars Programs wrapped up last week! Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing highlights from the summer and sharing some student reflections. Read Isabella Bishop’s (Clark University) reflection on her experience as an intern in the Maryland Department of Commerce

Are you a seasoned worker, professional, new grad, or student interested in Maryland State Jobs? Maryland State Government DBM, Recruitment and Examination will be providing helpful information about career opportunities, including Internship/seasonal and full-time job opportunities, the application and follow up process, at our Maryland State Jobs and Application Process Virtual Seminar on 8.14.24 from 3:00pm - 5:30pm. Please use the following Google Meet platform link to attend this session: Google Meet Video call link: https://lnkd.in/ezWwA3sK. Or dial: ?(US) +1 252-573-3276? PIN: ?776 591 318?#. See you there! **Please confirm your registration for this event by sending an email to: [email protected]

Congratulations to the 2024 MDOT Fellows!! You’ve made a huge impact on the State of Maryland!