PTPS Partnerships

Background

Pathways to Public Service was initiated in 2019 by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), in collaboration with representatives from across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to equip students of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) with the knowledge and skills needed to be viable candidates in their pursuit of careers in public service. 

Through virtual fairs and professional development workshops, students are educated on the mission of HHS, the Federal Government’s Pathways Programs, and the federal hiring process. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about possible career paths within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and how various paid/unpaid internships and entry-level opportunities can help them develop their career in public service.

PTPS Partners

ONC works in collaboration with representatives from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) – to equip students of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) with the knowledge and skills needed to be viable candidates in their pursuit of careers in public service.

Partners	Point of Contact	Title
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)	Lisa A. Lewis	Deputy National Coordinator for Operations/Chief Operating Officer
	Tiffany Bonner	Management and Program Analyst, Human Capital Branch
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF)	Valerie Gill	Senior Human Capital Advisor
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)	Celeste Smalls-Sumpter	Program Manager, Workforce Planning Activity, Strategic Programs Office, Human Resources Office
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)	Heather Campbell	Senior Recruiter, Division of Global Hiring and Outreach
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)	Christopher (Chris) Parker	Talent Acquisition Strategy Manager, Office of Human Resources
The National Institutes of Health (NIH)	Camille Hoover	Executive Officer, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
	Camila Torrella	Program Director for Performance Management & Engagement
	Ryan Gonzalez	Program Specialist, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases