Departure Dialogues Project
Stewarding Federal knowledge for effective government
Thank You
Thank you so much for recording a video for the Departure Dialogues!
On behalf of our team at POPVOX Foundation, the Niskanen Center, and the Foundation for American Innovation, we would like to sincerely thank you for your service and for your generosity with your time and insights.
What happens now?
Our team will screen all submitted videos to make sure that they meet our submission guidelines. We’ll be pulling together some social media materials based on these videos — follow us to see if we use yours!
If you worked for multiple agencies or have other things to add, please feel free to submit another video. And if you have colleagues you think would like to participate, please feel free to share the project!
Later this year, we will release a public, interactive archive of submitted videos that will allow anyone to explore themes, observations, and recommendations to Congress — tied directly back to the videos submitted by departing federal employees. We’ll also be working to make sure that Congress is aware of this incredible resource of insights and information.
We will keep you in the loop as that archive goes live, and contact you if we have any further questions about your submission. Questions? Please feel free to reach out to anne@popvox.org.
Still have more to share?
We are lucky to be part of a broad cohort of organizations and initiatives dedicated to supporting federal employees. Here are some other ways you can get and stay involved by sharing your story.
Volcker Alliance Federal Oral History Project
In collaboration with the Organization for American Historians, the Federal Employees and Contractors Oral History Project (FECOHP) is a nation-wide initiative to document the voices and experiences of federal workers and contractors affected by government disruptions, terminations, and contract cancellations that began in January 2025. LEARN MORE
Civic Tech Exit Interviews, Better Government Lab
The Better Government Lab, a collaboration by Georgetown University and the University of Michigan, created Civic Tech Exit Interviews to understand the experiences of federal workers who left their roles in light of recent layoffs, including the impacts made, headwinds and tailwinds faced, circumstances of departure, and any unfinished projects left behind. LEARN MORE
Humans of Public Service
Humans of Public Service (HOPS) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that aims to support government through leadership and career development opportunities and create a community of public servants across the country. HOPS also features HOPS Stories, a social media series that highlights and shares stories of public servants on platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram. LEARN MORE
Impact Project
The Impact Project is an open source data project that aims to objectively show how government decisions affect our communities. The project creates an Impact Map to show how federal changes are affecting communities around the nation and collects stories from federal workers to support this initiative. LEARN MORE
Additional Resources
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Partnership for Public Service Federal Support Project
Partnership for Public Service (PSS) is a non-partisan organization committed to supporting public service. The Federal Support project was created to support those who work in civil service during times of uncertainty. Resources include webinars, events, FAQs, legal support, and story collection from Federal Workers.
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Civil Service Strong
Civil Service Strong, a project of Democracy Forward, is a collaborative effort of people, organizations, and communities across the country who are joining together in support of civil servants. The organization provides a variety of services ranging from research and analysis to legal support.
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NARFE Resources for Federal Employees
National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the earned pay, retirement, and health care benefits of current and retired federal employees. NARFE offers trusted resources, expert guidance, and advocacy on Capitol Hill to ensure the rights and well-being of federal workers and retirees are protected.
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Government Accountability Project
The Government Accountability Project is a nonprofit organization that champions whistleblowers and promotes government and corporate accountability. Through legal representation, policy advocacy, and public education, GAP supports individuals who courageously speak out against misconduct, waste, abuse, and violations of public trust.
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Digital Government Hub Civic Tech Resources Project
The Digital Government Hub at Georgetown University runs the Civic Tech Resources Project. This initiative is a collaborative document that gathers support resources for federal government digital‑service professionals who have been fired, placed on administrative leave, otherwise dismissed, or who have resigned since January 2025.
