Forest Service Reorganization
BiographiesJaelith Hall-Rivera will continue in her current role as the agency’s chief of staffHall-Rivera brings over 20 years of experience in natural resources management and policy across numerous leadership roles in the Forest Service. She formerly served as the deputy chief of State, Private and Tribal Forestry and associate deputy chief overseeing Fire and Aviation Management. She has…
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Announcing the Outward Leadership Program
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Office of Human Resources Management, Talent Management Division is pleased to announce the launch of the new training, Outward Leadership, for leaders across USDA. The Outward Leadership virtual workshop is a year-long program designed to significantly and quickly advance a leader’s ability to develop high-…
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Know your leaders: Angela Coleman
WASHINGTON, D.C.—You know Associate Chief Angela Coleman, but do you know about her path to becoming the leader she is today? Her Forest Service career spans over 30 years, with positions ranging from regional communications director to deputy regional forester to deputy chief of two deputy areas.Watch this USDA video to learn more about Coleman, what she values and what football has taught her.…
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Employee Appreciation Day: Thank you for all you do [VIDEO]
WASHINGTON, DC—On the first Friday of March, we celebrate Employee Appreciation Day. While we appreciate our employees every day of the year, this day is set aside to recognize each of you for the work you do.It's not just your leadership and coworkers who appreciate you. Our partners at National Forest Foundation continue to collect notes of gratitude for you. The American public recognizes all…
#Employees, #Leadership, #Video
Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Dr. Homer Wilkes honors veterans
Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Dr. Homer Wilkes.
Veteran’s Day is an opportunity for all of us to stop and take stock of the sacrifices made by Veterans and their families to support and defend our great country. As a veteran myself, I want to honor all those who have served and recognize those who continue their commitment to public service by lending their talents to…
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Wildland fire town hall with Secretary Vilsack [VIDEO]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Wildland Fire Town Hall Meeting with Secretary Vilsack was held on Monday, May 17, 2021. The meeting, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was a focused and intimate dialogue with staff from the wildland fire community across the agency. Employees representing fire operations, leadership, research and wildfire support operations were encouraged to join…