USAID Foreign Service Officer Taly Lind shares her story promoting democracy and human rights; preventing violent extremism; fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; and her plan to continue helping people in need here in the United States in a post-USAID world.

Listen in to hear about the merits of spreading democracy through peace and learn more about how USAID promoted positive values across the world.

USAID Policy Analyst Lauren Baker talks about her time shaping international development policy as a subject matter expert; promoting indigenous rights in the aid and development process; the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in policymaking; and her hopes for the future of aid in a time of tumult.

Tune in to learn more about one of the many dedicated civil servants who chose helping others as the guiding light in their career path.

Special thanks to Open Gov Hub in Washington, DC for providing the studio space for recording!

Former Program Manager at the NGO and USAID implementing partner CARE, Liz Noznesky, shares the story of her work helping provide maternal care and public health in Chad and civil war-torn Sudan, her career path, and what she hopes to see in the future.

Join us to learn more about what USAID actually did, how the United States helped people in need around the world, and who actually helped drive America's international development programming.