Phi Beta Kappa Association of New York
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
The PBKNY Public Services Committee connects members interested in public service, civic leadership, and mission-driven careers across government, law, military and veterans’ service, education, public health, nonprofit work, public safety, and related fields. Through panels, career conversations, workshops, and member engagement, the committee highlights how a liberal arts and sciences education can support service to the public good.
Committee Mission
The Public Services Committee supports PBKNY’s commitment to civic life by creating opportunities for members to explore, discuss, and engage with public service in its many forms. The committee seeks to foster thoughtful, nonpartisan dialogue around public leadership, service, and professional pathways that contribute to the public good.
What We Do
The committee develops programming and engagement opportunities that may include public service panels, career coffee chats, professional development workshops, partner information sessions, member spotlights, mentorship conversations, and virtual roundtables.
Programming
Programming may explore topics such as public service career pathways, veterans and civic leadership, public policy in practice, nonprofit and community impact, public health and human services, education and civic learning, government careers, and skills-based professional development.
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AREAS OF FOCUS
The committee’s eight core pillars or areas of focus are but not limited to:
Civil Service & Government
Law, Policy & Public Interest
Military & Veterans Affairs
Law Enforcement & Public Safety
Public Health & Human Services
Diplomacy & International Affairs
Education & Academic Leadership
Civic, Nonprofit & Community Leadership
WHO CAN GET INVOLVED
PBKNY members interested in public service, civic engagement, public policy, government, law, education, military or veterans’ service, nonprofit work, public health, or related fields are welcome to engage with the committee’s programming and initiatives.
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
Members may participate by attending events, suggesting programming ideas, expressing interest in serving as a panelist, joining committee initiatives, or connecting with members across public service fields. Interested in becoming an external partner? Fill out our programming form.
LEADERSHIP
Elissa Fielding
Chair, Public Services
Johns Hopkins - Carey Business School
The Johns Hopkins University
Hofstra University