Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett t is the scientific lead on the coronavirus vaccine program at NIH, which has shown promising results at virtually unprecedented speed. NIAID via YouTube
GovExec Daily: The Unsung Heroes of the Federal Pandemic Response
Tom Shoop joins the program to recount the stories of the unheralded stars working behind the scenes.
The novel coronavirus pandemic has mobilized all levels of government and federal agencies are at the forefront of the response. While the focus has often been on the leadership, career federal employees has been at the forefront of the efforts. Often overlooked, the unsung heroes of the pandemic continue to serve the american people in this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic.
Government Executive Media Group Vice President and Editor in Chief Tom Shoop recently wrote a story about these using heroes in agencies like the Veterans Affairs Department and National Institutes of Health. He joined the show to tell their stories and talk about how career feds are doing work behind the scenes.
