Have you considered a career in state government? Are you wondering how to break in or what a day in the life is like? Then you'll want to hear this all-star panel of state government officials sit down with PMAA to share their unique journey, insights on pivoting from federal to state roles, and practical tips for aspiring leaders.

We’ll be talking with John O’Duinn, Senior Advisor to the Human Capital Officer at the Internal Revenue Service and General Services Administration, retired. John’s expertise spans a wide range, from coder and Silicon Valley guru to member of the USDS and the 18F. His book, Distributed Teams: The Art and Practice of Working Together While Physically Apart, covers practical mechanics of how to work in and run distributed organizations, as well as the broader benefits of distributed organizations, including diversity, environmental, urban planning, and community renewal.

In uncertain times, resilience matters more than ever. We’ll explore practical strategies for building and strengthening your resilience skills during career transitions. Our interviewee, Traci DiMartini, a former Human Capital Officer at the IRS, will share inspiring examples of strength and resolve she has witnessed in fellow civil servants — stories that remind us of our capacity to adapt and thrive.