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The Volcker Alliance is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2013 by Paul A. Volcker, the former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, to advance his vision of an empowered public sector workforce capable of addressing national challenges. The organization promotes government effectiveness and public service reform through initiatives that strengthen public service education, champion core public service values, and provide practical strategies to enhance government performance and accountability. By partnering with academic institutions, governments, businesses, and public interest groups, the Alliance promotes innovation in public service training, conducts research on effective governance, and connects talent to opportunities in city, state, and federal government roles. Following Volcker's death in 2019, the Alliance has positioned itself as the steward of his legacy, emphasizing his lifelong commitment to public service and ethical leadership in government. The Alliance's work is structured around four key strategies: educate, connect, empower, and inspire. It drives educational programs and workshops, participates in coalitions to bridge talent with government careers, and conducts research on government efficiency and accountability. As a nonpartisan entity, it avoids political advocacy but emphasizes nonpartisan reform to improve policy execution and public sector integrity. The organization has been recognized for initiatives like the Paul A. Volcker Public Service Fellowships and annual reports on democracy and public service, contributing to broader discussions on governmental effectiveness in the United States.