PhD student Stephanie Puello was selected as part of the 2023 cohort of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Founders’ Fellows, a program that supports the next generation of public service leaders through a series of professional development opportunities. This program is geared toward accelerating careers of 20 promising, rising stars in the discipline. This includes guaranteed acceptance to present their research at ASPA’s Annual Conference, complimentary registration, a year-long mentorship with a senior mentor in the discipline, and tailored professional development webinars.