The State Department is a perfect example of a federal agency devoted to public service. Although serving the interest of Americans is the entire department's objective, my office within the Bureau of Public Affairs engages with the public more than anywhere else in the State Department. Our mission is to engage audiences domestically and abroad, keeping everyone informed and up-to-date with what's happening in U.S. Foreign Policy as well as educating them. We do this in various ways that range from responding to letters, sending emails, general public outreach, social media, and setting up informational sessions.
This is an extremely important branch of the State Department because engaging and educating others helps the entire organization accomplish goals more efficiently, communicating with those from outside the State Department is a major public service that's vital. Besides the typical means of public outreach, my office likes to do something called "Foreign Policy Classroom" which essentially welcomes students into the State Department and an State Department official discusses a topic of interest. Just the other day I attended a classroom session discussing counter terrorism that students really enjoyed.
Similarly, my department will set up briefings for those who wish to come in and discuss current issues and how it may pertain to their organization. These simple, yet effective services are prime examples of how the State Department demonstrates public service on a regular basis. This kind of work is what I had in mind when I started my degree in 2011, it's engaging, rewarding, and above all, meaningful work.
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