Three United States Chief Technology Officers: Aneesh Chopra (2009-2012), Megan Smith (2014-), and Todd Park (2012-2014)
On September 21, 2014, the Institute for Education welcomed Round 3 of the Presidential Innovation Fellows to Washington, D.C., as they began their 12-month “tours of duty” in the federal government. Guests enjoyed a magical evening and splendid dinner buffet at Coach Kathy Kemper’s newly rebuilt Lowell Street residence, transformed by strings of twinkling lights.
Christopher Daggett (Internal Revenue Service), Bosco So (Department of Energy), and Rachel Harrison Gordon (Department of Veterans Affairs)
Round 3 PIFs and their respective agencies included: Sarah Brooks, Rachel Harrison-Gordon, Andrea Ippolito, Robert Sosinski, and Julia Winn of the Department of Veterans Affairs; Christopher Daggett and Ben Getson of the Internal Revenue Service; Christopher Goranson of the Department of the Interior; Bosco So and Denice Ross of the Department of Energy; Lea Shanley from NASA; and Christopher Wong of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Pictured above: John Paul Farmer, Coach Kathy Kemper, Rohini Chopra, Aneesh Chopra, Megan Smith, Amy Geng, and Todd Park.
Several PIFs from previous rounds came to share tips and advice, including Tom Black, John Felleman, Derek Frempong, Sokwoo Rhee, Scott Wu, and Jackie Kazil. Kazil’s husband Josh Carrico, a talented pastry chef provided sumptuous tiramisu and pumpkin spice cupcakes for dessert.
“The best cupcakes I have ever had,” declared Joan Sealy, mother of Coach Kemper. Her praise was echoed by many other guests.
Todd Park and John Paul Farmer chat with Robert Sosinki, incoming PIF at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Several PIFs from previous rounds came to share tips and advice, including Tom Black, John Felleman, Derek Frempong, Sokwoo Rhee, Scott Wu, and Jackie Kazil. Kazil’s husband Josh Carrico, a talented pastry chef provided sumptuous tiramisu and pumpkin spice cupcakes for dessert.
“The best cupcakes I have ever had,” declared Joan Sealy, mother of Coach Kemper. Her praise was echoed by many other guests.
In conclusion: A hearty welcome to the Round 3 Presidential Innovation Fellows! PIF alumni, don’t forget to check out the photos on Flickr.
Contributed by Dr. Amy Geng, IFE Innovation Steward
All photos by Kevin Allen
