Empowering State Programs: New Graduates from Performance Management Academy
The Performance Management Academy has recently seen 37 state employees from 18 different agencies graduate from its intensive six-week program. These graduates are now equipped with essential skills designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of various governmental programs across North Carolina.
David Yokum, Chief Scientist of the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM), emphasized the significance of this program, stating, “The Performance Management Academy is a vital part of our commitment to strengthening the capabilities of government agencies.” He further noted that the program equips attendees with diverse skills such as logic modeling, agile techniques, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to improve their daily work outcomes.
The academy, organized by OSBM, features instruction from both regional and national experts and includes insights from experienced agency professionals. By hosting this program annually, OSBM aims to cultivate a culture of continual improvement within state government.
Asia Prince, Programs Director at the Administrative Office of the Courts, reflected on the impact of the academy, saying, “The knowledge I gained in this course has caused me to rethink the process for evaluating the effectiveness of programs I currently oversee. Through PMA, I have developed skills to better implement a new program using logic models and a strategic plan.”
Christie Burris, Chief Data Officer at NCDIT, advocated for the program, suggesting, “The Performance Management Academy should be required for any state employee at a director level with program oversight. Often, there can be a disconnect between agency program needs/goals and the articulation of those in formats that are evidence based and supported by data. This program helps connect those dots.”
OSBM proudly lists the following individuals as graduates of the 2024 Performance Management Academy:
- LaKeisha Baker, Department of Health & Human Services
- Asia Prince, Administrative Office of the Courts
- Kimberly Banko, Department of Adult Correction
- Jaime Barber, Department of Transportation
- Jessalyn Bridges, Department of Health & Human Services
- Christie Burris, Department of Information Technology
- Amy Chapman, Department of Environmental Quality
- Jody Cleven, Department of Administration
- Michael Deluca, Department of Public Safety
- Bobby Dixon, Department of Administration
- Christy Dunston, Department of Transportation
- Michelle Felker, Department of Revenue
- Shanon Gerger, Department of Information Technology
- Tracy Ginn, Department of Health & Human Services
- Katie Hall, Secretary of State
- Timothy Harrell, Department of Adult Correction
- Philip Heath, Department of Administration
- Christopher Hieb, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Hunter Huffman, Department of Health & Human Services
- Anecia Jacobs, Office of State Auditor
- Sara Joyce, Department of Administration
- Caroline Kimani, Department of Commerce
- Justin Mercer, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
- Andrea Moore, Department of Environmental Quality
- Tiwanna Nevels, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
- Joseph Oder, Indigent Defense Services
- Matthew Rieger, Wildlife Resources Commission
- Christine Schmidt, Department of Commerce
- Jason Schronce, Department of Transportation
- Jennifer Sharpe, Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners
- DP Singla, Department of Information Technology
- Shikha Sinha, Secretary of State
- Allison Stersic, Department of Commerce
- Perry Whitted, Department of Health & Human Services
- Jessica Wilkins, Department of Information Technology
- Gwendolyn Williams, Department of Administration
- Claudia Young, Housing Finance Authority
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The Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) is dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina by providing objective information and analysis to ensure a balanced budget and the effective use of public resources.
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