Who Are Fellows


Who are Fellows? What do they do? How are they involved at the Academy?

Meet Our Distinguished Fellows

Established in 1967, the Academy responds to requests for assistance from Congress; federal agencies; and state, local, and international government entities on issues of importance. As a Congressionally-chartered non-partisan 501(c)3 nonprofit, we also provide thought leadership that advances the field of public administration through the work of our research staff and nearly 1,000 elected Fellows.

Meet Our Fellows


What It Means to Be a Fellow


The Academy's Fellowship represents the organization's most distinctive feature—a membership of nearly 1,000 accomplished individuals who collectively shape the future of public administration.

Public Managers & Scholars

Leaders from government agencies, academia, and research institutions

Business Executives

Private sector leaders with public service expertise

Labor Leaders

Representatives advocating for workforce interests

Diplomats

Foreign service professionals with international perspective

Your Rights & Responsibilities


The Academy's Fellowship represents the organization's most distinctive feature—a membership of nearly 1,000 accomplished individuals who collectively shape the future of public administration.

  • Professional identification as Fellow of the Academy
  • Access to all public Academy meetings
  • Voting rights for Directors and new Fellows
  • Opportunity to serve on Standing Panels
  • Ability to petition for bylaw changes
  • Participation in Academy work based on availability
  • $500 annual dues (waived for Senior Fellows age 65+ retired or age 75+)
  • Conduct consistent with Academy code of ethics
  • Civil and respectful interactions with all members
  • Attend the annual National Conference
  • Participate on panels when time permits
  • Contribute to Academy Endowment as circumstances allow