Testimonials
"The fact that you develop a new network of contacts through your ALDP classmates and exposure to happenings in their agencies and divisions has proved as valuable as the leadership teachings and concepts I learned. In my case, it led me to apply outside my division, for a promotion, in a completely different kind of work based on information from a classmate ... and I was lucky enough to get the position!!”
Joseph Brunn
Statistician, US Census Bureau
“Through targeted developmental assignments, the leadership program has offered invaluable exposure to current, high-level leadership in the Department, whose skills and professional demeanor have bridged gaps in my own learning and inspired me to continue to strive for the top. Mostly I've learned that in addition to political savvy, leadership is about energy, ideas and relationship-building. In addition, it has been a time of personal and professional growth that has taught me the importance of networking, time management, and setting priorities, while balancing work and home life. I come out of this program confident that anyone can be a leader, but it takes drive, commitment, compassion, and vision to succeed as one.”
Andrea Da Silva
Senior Policy Analyst, International Trade Administration
"The ALDP program not only gave me the opportunity to receive formal leadership training, but also provided me with an opportunity to interact and learn from a variety of exceptional DOC leaders. The management interviews, shadowing assignment, and developmental assignment were an invaluable part of the program. The opportunity to interact and learn in a close group setting, with ALDP participants representing a variety of bureaus and job series, has been extremely beneficial. As a result of my participation in the program, I was given leadership and networking opportunities that ultimately allowed me to change job series."
Jennifer Dinkfeld
Human Resource Specialist, US Census Bureau
“The ALDP has opened many doors for my professional career. I had already gotten a promotion, four months into the program. In this promotion, I am currently a Team Leader using my leadership skills. It’s been a long way and I am still developing my skills to further my career even more.”
Mary Ortiz
Secretary, NOAA
