Our Theme for August - September is "The Value of Service," which focuses on giving back and finding joy and fulfillment. I greatly appreciate my time in public service and the invaluable lessons I learned about leadership, people, community, and giving back in a meaningful way!

To complete our bi-monthly theme is Marilyn A. Sanders - Chicago Regional Director - U. S. Census Bureau.  In this role, she oversees eight states with a total population of nearly 54 million people and nearly 24 million housing units. Mrs. Sanders also serves as an advisor to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Field Division Transformation Team and as a member of the Chicago Federal Executive Board. Her extensive career spans five Decennial Censuses and multiple Survey Data Collection innovations and improvements. Mrs. Sanders is committed to excellence at every level in pursuing the Bureau’s mission.

Mrs. Sanders’ extensive knowledge of field data collection has been an invaluable asset to the Chicago Region. Her contributions as a Coordinator, Survey Statistician, Supervisory Geographer, Assistant Regional Census Manager, and Deputy Regional Director in both the 2000 and 2010 Censuses provide a glimpse of her more than a forty-year career with the U.S. Census Bureau, which has included five Decennial Censuses.

She has received many commendations during her career. These recognitions included three Bronze Medals in 1992, 2000, and 2011 and the Presidential Hammer Award in 2010. She has been nominated twice for Federal Employee of the year for her outstanding public service.

Listen to Mrs. Sanders's keys to success as an African American female succeeding in a nontraditional role for individuals "that look like her"!

Upcoming Podcasts:  October 14th & 28th