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Young Government Leaders - Bethesda is a local chapter of the Young Government Leaders national organization Through professional development, social, volunteer, and other activities, we aim to strengthen young government leaders’ commitment to public service. YGL-Bethesda serves as a forum for public servants to connect with each other, collaborate on meaningful projects, and have fun with their colleagues across government. YGL-Bethesda values our members and their service of the American people through their government work. We recognize the importance of recruiting and retaining enthusiastic, talented people in the government, and we see YGL-Bethesda as a means to achieve that objective. OrganizationYGL-Bethesda is a member-driven organization. All of our ideas and events are developed by members who see a need and want to fulfill that need. Our executive board exists primarily to support these member-driven initiatives. Want to get more involved? Contact membership@yglbethesda.org to find out how! President The President provides leadership for the Executive Board by setting a strategic agenda to promote Chapter development and growth. He organizes regular meetings of the Executive Board, helps spearhead new initiatives, and liaises with YGL National and outside sponsors to build effective partnerships.
Current President: Ned Culhane general@yglbethesda.org
In addition to serving as YGL-B’s President, Ned Culhane is currently in the NIH Management Intern program. He received his Bachelor of Arts in psychology and politics & government from the University of Puget Sound in 2006. As an undergraduate, Ned completed internships covering a diverse set of experiences including the U.S. Senate, the NIH, and a psychophysiology laboratory. Vice President The Vice President develops new strategies for growing the member base, liaises with potential members and maintains the membership roster, and provides quarterly updates on Chapter activities to YGL National. Current Vice President: Jill Pace membership@yglbethesda.org
Jill Pace is vice president of Young Government Leaders-Bethesda. She previously served as YGL-B’s Events Coordinator. She is a Presidential Management Fellow at the National Institutes of Health. She earned her B.A. from University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia and a Master of Public Health from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Jill loves exploring the DC area, meeting new people, sports (especially her beloved Buffalo Bills), and public libraries. You may often find her at the closest karaoke bar or in search of the area’s best bluegrass band. Communications DirectorThe Communications Director publicizes YGL-B events and activities by sending regular newsletters to the member listserv, maintaining the organization's website, and coordinating other print and electronic communications efforts, including social networking. Current Communications Director: Saloni Nayar communications@yglbethesda.org
Saloni Nayar is a communications specialist at the National Cancer Institute. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Saint Louis University and a Master of Public Health degree in Health Communication from the University of Iowa. Saloni moved to the D.C./Bethesda area in January of 2010, but still loves to do touristy things! She also enjoys playing tennis, trying out new recipes, and traveling across the U.S. and abroad. As the YGL-B Communications Director, she would like to keep members updated through the current newsletter and website. She would also like to explore using social media channels to keep members connected and to recruit new members.
Director of Programs and Events The Director of Programs and Events works with interested members to organize a variety of social events, professional development and networking activities, service opportunities, and other events.
Current Director of Programs and Events: Erica St. Michel events@yglbethesda.org
Having worked for NIH for the past 3 years, Erica St. Michel is a management analyst for the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). Previously she held positions with the National Library of Medicine (NLM), as well as NCCAM's Division of Extramural Activities Support program in the Office of Scientific Review. She came to the D.C. area and NIH after working for a law firm in Portland, Oregon. While pursuing her bachelor's degree in International Studies at American University, she volunteered for various non-profit organizations throughout southern Africa. Erica loves traveling and spending time in the outdoors -- in 2008, she climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with her husband. She also enjoys cooking and hanging out with her two cats, Sahara and Gobi, and dog, Shira. |
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