White House Leadership Development Program

‘Tis the season for leadership and growth! Our Fellows recently gathered for Leadership Lab #3, where they honed their facilitation skills at the center of government by: 💫 Exploring the role of an effective facilitator 💫 Practicing techniques to design and run engaging meetings 💫 Sharping their ability to keep meetings focused and on track 💫 Being mindful of their presence and facilitation style 💫 Learning stakeholder mapping and the ABC framework (Affective, Behavioral, Cognitive) 💫 Applying practical tools to elevate their work Special thanks to guest speaker Lauren Stocker, Deputy Associate Director for Performance and Personnel Management at the Office of Management and Budget, for sharing invaluable insights. Then, the day wrapped up with a holiday celebration! From all of us at the #WHDLP, we wish you a joyful holiday season and look forward to another year of building a more effective government for the people. #LeadershipMatters Marvin Barnes, Marcos Bolaños, Ph.D., Dr. Yolanda J. Butler, Jason Chauvin, Dana Davis, Esq., Oliver Fischer, Stephanie Garcia, Robert Gladney, Latasha Hackworth, Jeana Harbison, Anthony Lomelin, Katherine "Katie" MacKenzie, Kathleen Rousche, Meena Srivastava, Jessica Stephens, Jeffrey Whited, Patrick Dunlap

The #WHLDP welcomes Latasha Hackworth from the U.S. Department of the Treasury as one of our newest Fellows! Latasha “Tasha” is a Functional Chief of Operations at the U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service. With over 20 years of committed public service, she is dedicated to enhancing government performance through the stewardship of strategic initiatives, leading complex projects, and driving process improvements. We look forward to her leadership this year and beyond. 🇺🇲 #LeadershipMatters

Welcome to the #WHLDP Robert Gladney, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Robert is the Technical Assistant for the NRC Office of the General Counsel (OGC), a commission-directed Office. He works closely with the agency’s General Counsel and management teams on strategic, technical, and administrative actions to advance programs, lead special projects, address Congressional matters, and provide recommendations, guidance, and assistance for management and staff. We look forward to your leadership this year and beyond. #LeadershipMatters

Agency site visits offer invaluable firsthand insights into how programs and policies are implemented. Recently, our Fellows visited the Social Security Administration (SSA) and began their day by attending an Office of Hearing Operations SecurityStat meeting. Led by Commissioner Martin J. O’Malley, Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief of Staff Dustin Brown, and Chief Performance Officer Adam K. (WHLDP Alum Cohort 7), the meeting featured a highly interactive discussion aimed at identifying and resolving key friction points across the agency’s highest-priority areas. They then heard from an engaging leadership panel, including Associate Commissioner Susan Camarena, D.Mgt. (WHLDP Alum Cohort 1). Discussions focused on navigating change across agencies, making a strong analytics case for the benefit of your work, and taking ownership of the process by which you make decisions. Lastly, our Fellows explored the SSA History Museum and toured the SSA Phone Operations Command Center. Throughout the day, conversations were marked by openness, curiosity, and a shared commitment to charting a path forward together. #WHLDP #LeadershipMatters Marvin Barnes, Marcos Bolaños, Ph.D., Dr. Yolanda J. Butler, Jason Chauvin, Dana Davis, Esq., Oliver Fischer, Stephanie Garcia, Robert Gladney, Latasha Hackworth, Jeana Harbison, Anthony Lomelin, Katherine "Katie" MacKenzie, Kathleen Rousche, Meena Srivastava, Jessica Stephens, Jeffrey Whited, Anyana Banerjee, Patrick Dunlap

🌟 Meet Stephanie Garcia, Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Unemployment Insurance. She is committed to ensuring government programs are optimal and people centric. Her problem-solving mindset, curiosity and passion for public service will help steer new processes, tools and technology to strengthen government operations and lead to better services that affect the livelihood and security of the American people. Welcome to the #WHLDP, Stephanie. #LeadershipMatters

Our Fellows are on the move. Join us in celebrating #WHLDP Alumni Maria Temiquel, who accepted the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education. #LeadershipMatters ❤️ 🤍 💙

Join us in welcoming Oliver Fischer, to the #WHLDP. Oliver is Chief of the U.S. Census Bureau’s International Programs Center. In this role, he provides technical leadership, sets the strategic direction, manages sponsor relations, and oversees the human and financial resources of the Center. We look forward to following his journey this year. #LeadershipMatters

This season, the #WHLDP has much to be thankful for, including our Fellows, supervisors, leadership facilitators, coaches, and our team! We’re also grateful for the opportunity to foster understanding and collaboration across diverse perspectives. Leadership Lab #2 focused on enhancing our Fellow’s ability to navigate a wide range of viewpoints, deepening understanding of their own cultural worldviews, and those within American society. Fellows focused on: ➡️ Self - Building awareness of their values, the complexity of their worldviews, and recognizing this complexity is a strength! ➡️ Relational - Developing a respectful understanding of the values and worldviews of those they seek to connect with. ➡️ Systemic - Leveraging shared values to achieve goals that benefit the people we serve. Together, we are paving the way toward a future where varied perspectives strengthen our collective impact. #LeadershipMatters Marvin Barnes, Marcos Bolaños, Ph.D., Dr. Yolanda J. Butler, Jason Chauvin, Dana Davis, Esq., Oliver Fischer, Stephanie Garcia, Robert Gladney, Latasha Hackworth, Jeana Harbison, Anthony Lomelin, Katherine "Katie" MacKenzie, Kathleen Rousche, Meena Srivastava, Jessica Stephens, Jeffrey Whited, Anyana Banerjee, Patrick Dunlap

The #WHLDP welcomes Dana Davis, Esq. from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, as one of our newest Fellows! Dana is a Transformation Manager at the Internal Revenue Service’s Human Capital Office where she leads strategic communications initiatives under the Inflation Reduction Act Strategic Operating Plan, which aims to increase employee engagement and workforce satisfaction. With over 15 years of experience in human resources, project management, and organizational transformation, she has a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and enhancing communication across complex organizations. 🇺🇲 #LeadershipMatters

At the #WHLDP, we are proud to create spaces where senior leaders, our dedicated Fellows, and accomplished alumni come together to explore strategies for navigating transitions effectively, ensuring one administration finishes strong and the next is positioned to begin governing on day one. In a landscape marked by complexity and change, these conversations are not just valuable—they're essential. Our recent convening served as a powerful reminder of the collective wisdom within this community. Leaders shared their experiences, challenges, insights, and opportunities of being a Fellow during a Presidential transition, one of the most unique and important experiences at the center of government. These moments of shared reflection and learning are at the heart of what WHLDP stands for - developing leaders who are equipped to guide others through change with clarity and resilience so every administration can carry out its priorities on behalf of the American people.  To our alumni who contributed to this meaningful dialogue, Christine Assili, David Armitage, and Noreen M. Hecmanczuk—thank you for your commitment to leadership excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of public service leadership and delivering the government the American people deserve. #LeadershipMatters