The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) hosted a panel discussion on strengthening the ethics community, “You Don’t Have to Go It Alone: Growing Our Ethics Community,” on Wednesday, September 16 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
The panel discussed how ethics officials can strengthen their work through connection and collaboration. In the executive branch, ethics practice is most effective when supported by shared learning, peer networks, mentoring, training, and cross-agency engagement. OGE and the Interagency Ethics Council provide key forums for community-building, offering resources, training, and regular opportunities to exchange insights. Ethics officials were encouraged to build meaningful relationships and contribute to a strong, cohesive ethics community.
Panelists:
- Stuart Bender, Director, Office of Ethics & DAEO, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Kehli Cage, Ethics Specialist, OGE
- Peter Constantine, Alternate DAEO, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Heather Gottry, Director & DAEO, Departmental Ethics Office, DOI — Moderator
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