Haley Foster
Haley Foster manages the delivery of federal executive network programs aimed at improving efficiency and collaboration across government agencies. During her undergraduate career at Kent State University, Haley worked on Capitol Hill, which inspired her dedication to public service. As a Master of Public Administration student at The Ohio State University, Haley interned for the Partnership for Public Service for a full year. During this time, Haley cultivated an affinity for supporting federal employees to become better leaders. Haley’s favorite public servant is former Senator John Glenn, who exemplified public service through serving in three different capacities: as a U.S. Marine, a NASA astronaut and a U.S. Senator from Ohio.
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How acting officials lead during presidential transitions
The time after a presidential election typically brings shifts in agency dynamics and personnel. Career civil servants must work to support the continuity of government while some senior career executives will be called on to serve temporarily in key leadership positions previously held by political appointees to ensure that agency priorities are met.
Are you Ready to Serve as a political appointee?
The Partnership for Public Service’s Center for Presidential Transition helps aspiring appointees by providing a wealth of information through our nonpartisan Ready to Serve® centralized online resource.