National Academy of Public Administration National Academy of Public Administration
Joseph Thompson
Senior Fellow

Joseph Thompson

Member Since 2026

Biography

President, Aequus Inc. Former Undersecretary for Benefits, Veterans Benefit Association, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Former positions at VA regional office: Director; Veterans Claims Examiner. Former Assistant Director; VA Regional Office and Insurance Center. Former positions at VA Central Office: Administrative Officer; Consultant, Education Service.

History of Employment

Position Division Organization Start End
President Aequus Inc Current
Undersecretary for Benefits Veterans Benefit Association U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Current
Director Veterans Claims Examiner U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Current
Former Assistant Director VA Regional Office and Insurance Center U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Current
Administrative Officer VA Central Office Current
Consultant Education Service VA Central Office Current

Expertise

Primary Sector

Federal

Primary Functions

Change Management Military Service Organizational Structure/Design/Development Performance Measurement
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