Leaders for Every Sector: National Service as a Strategy for Leadership and Workforce Development September 18, 2007

A luncheon discussion co-sponsored by the Center for American Progress, Hudson Institute, Voices for National Service, and the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service, Tufts University, will examine the role that national service plays in workforce and talent development for the country. Two expert panels will bring together a thoughtful group of leaders from national service, higher-education, and the private sector for a policy discussion on service as a strategy for public and private leadership. First, national service alumni will share stories about the role that their national service experience has played in their professional development and career choices. Second, executives from every sector will give their perspective on the role national service can play in developing leaders and a strong workforce.

Panel Discussion: National Service Alumni Tell Their Stories

Kellie Bentz, Director of Hands On New Orleans
Kaya Henderson, Deputy Chancellor for the District of Columbia Public Schools
Jason Phillips, Crispus Attucks YouthBuild Charter School
Tondalaya Shepard-Turner, Director of Volunteer and Community Service for Mt. Sinai Health System

Panel Discussion: National Service as a Strategy for Workforce Development

Arthur R. Block, Esq., Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Comcast Corporation
Cheryl L. Dorsey, M.D., M.P.P., President of Echoing Green
Robert Hollister, Dean of the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service, Tufts University
Sally T. Prouty, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Corps Network
Paul Schmitz, President and CEO of Public Allies

Lunch will be provided at 11 a.m. The event is free to the public.

Official Website: http://www.americanprogress.org/events/2007/09/service.html