Community Voices, Perspectives
When Maria Meier first set foot in Washington, DC, she did what most aspiring public servants do: crashed on a friend’s couch and hit the pavement with resume in hand. Despite her ambition and drive, the road to securing a job on the hill was not an easy one. Maria...
Community Voices, Perspectives
Nicole: My name is Nicole Castillo and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to speak with Maria Elena Durazo. Thank you for joining us today, Maria. Maria Elena: Thank you, Nicole. N: I wanted to start by asking how you got started in public service? ME: Well,...
Community Voices, Perspectives
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Community Voices, Perspectives
My Path to Public Service: How a Fellowship Helped Me Build My Career I grew up in a working-class neighborhood of California in an area that has seen its fair share of economic struggles. Our skies were permanently stained gray, a result of the smog blowing in from...
