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Exploring Public Service Pathways: A Conversation with the Honorable John Sarbanes
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Thu, Apr 2, 2026
5 PM – 7 PM EDT (GMT-4)
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Congressman Sarbanes represented Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District for 18 years and brings extensive experience in federal policymaking, legislative leadership, and democratic reform. During his tenure, he served on the Energy and Commerce Committee, contributing to major initiatives in health, environmental, and energy policy—areas deeply connected to the work many of you are pursuing in your graduate studies.
He also chaired the Democracy Reform Task Force and led the development of H.R.1, the Freedom to Vote Act, a landmark legislative package focused on voting rights, government transparency, and anti‑corruption. Additionally, he authored the legislation that created the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which has already delivered student debt relief to more than one million professionals in public and nonprofit roles.
This session offers a high-impact opportunity for students in the MS in Education Policy, MA in Government, MS in Environmental Science and Policy, and MS in Energy Policy and Climate to engage directly with a seasoned policymaker whose work intersects with your academic and professional interests. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, hear insights from his time in Congress, and explore pathways into public service and policy leadership.
The event will be offered in a hybrid format from 5–7 PM EST, designed to accommodate both remote learners and working professionals who may attend in person. If you can’t join us on campus, you are welcome to participate virtually.
📍 Location: Johns Hopkins University School of Education Building
2800 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD
🕔 Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
(You are welcome to arrive anytime between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM.)
Speakers
John Sarbanes
Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at SNF Agora
Congressman Sarbanes represented Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District for 18 years and brings extensive experience in federal policymaking, legislative leadership, and democratic reform. During his tenure, he served on the Energy and Commerce Committee, contributing to major initiatives in health, environmental, and energy policy—areas deeply connected to the work many of you are pursuing in your graduate studies.
He also chaired the Democracy Reform Task Force and led the development of H.R.1, the Freedom to Vote Act, a landmark legislative package focused on voting rights, government transparency, and anti‑corruption. Additionally, he authored the legislation that created the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which has already delivered student debt relief to more than one million professionals in public and nonprofit roles.