About AABPAAABPA began in the mid-1970’s and has helped federal, state, and local government managers and analysts, corporate executives, and academic specialists meet the unique challenges of their careers.By helping members keep up with the latest developments in their fields, establish and maintain contacts with colleagues, represent their interests, and share opportunities, AABPA serves as the key difference between simply having a job and being part of a highly respected and well-trained profession.American Association for Budget & Program AnalysisAABPA_88441888-10f3-11ec-8315-15d20683ea00The American Association for Budget & Program Analysis is an independent nonprofit association incorporated in Washington DC in 1976 to highlight the importance of thorough and professional analysis for government decisions. We are an all-volunteer organization and our programs are funded through membership dues, member contributions, and registration fees.AABPA FoundersIn 1975, John Garmat, Al Kliman, Emerson Markham, Iris Lipkowitz, George Strauss, and Herb Persil – with many others – created the AABPA to serve budget and policy professionals at the Federal, State, and local levels.John GarmatAABPA Co-FounderAl KlimanAABPA Co-FounderEmerson MarkhamAABPA Co-FounderIris LipkowitzAABPA Co-FounderGeorge StraussAABPA Co-FounderHerb PersilAABPA Co-FounderBudget ProfessionalsPolicy ProfessionalsGovernment ManagersFederal, State & Local GovernmentsGovernment AnalystsFederal, State & Local GovernmentsCorporate ExecutivesAcademic SpecialistsAABPA Officers & Executive BoardAABPA is governed by a Board comprised of the following membership:Courtney TimberlakePresident | The Craddock GroupJustin ThealImmediate Past-President | The Pew Charitable TrustsKarin O'LearyVice President, Partnerships | IBM Global Business ServicesKaren KunzVice President, Events | West Virginia UniversityJohn BuhlVice President, Communications | Urban-Brookings Tax Policy CenterBeth BlueTreasurer | National Science FoundationBrian HansonMembership Director | U.S. Office of Management and BudgetCaden GillespieWebmaster | Arizona State UniversityDarreisha BatesExecutive Board | U.S. Government Accountability OfficeEdward BrighamExecutive Board | Federal Consulting AllianceNavneeta ChandraExecutive Board | U.S. Department of the TreasuryTony DiGiovanniExecutive Board | National Science FoundationBrad HughesExecutive Board | U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesScott LevertyExecutive Board | U.S. Department of JusticeMelissa NeumanExecutive Board | U.S. Office of Management and BudgetJustin RiordanExecutive Board | Congressional Budget OfficeMichael SievertsExecutive Board | National Science FoundationBrian SigritzExecutive Board | National Association of State Budget OfficersJon StehleExecutive Board | Tyler TechnologiesJuliet VargasExecutive Board | U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesPatrick WashingtonExecutive Board | U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeGood government decisions_884419f0-10f3-11ec-8315-15d20683ea00To highlight the importance of thorough and professional analysis for government decisions_88441b08-10f3-11ec-8315-15d20683ea00AnalysisProfessionalismTrainingMeet the professional and training challenges and needs of our membership_88441c16-10f3-11ec-8315-15d20683ea0012010 marked the 35th anniversary of the founding of the American Association for Budget and Program Analysis. AABPA commemorated this milestone event by recognizing our founders and original officers and emphasizing how AABPA’s first 35 years laid the groundwork necessary to meet the professional and training challenges and needs of our membership now and in the future._88441e50-10f3-11ec-8315-15d20683ea00ConferenceConduct conferences_88441f68-10f3-11ec-8315-15d20683ea002Federal Budget WorkforceAmerican Association of Program AnalysisAdditional impetus came from the proposal of the American Association of Program Analysis to merge with the professional association for budget professionals under consideration.In the early 1970’s, the Federal Budget Officers Conference sought to elevate the profile of the Federal budget workforce, broaden their focus, and meet important needs for mid-career training and professional interaction. Their discussions highlighted the need for a professional organization.ProfileElevate the profile of the Federal budget workforce_8844206c-10f3-11ec-8315-15d20683ea002.1FocusBroaden the focus of the Federal budget workforce_8844215c-10f3-11ec-8315-15d20683ea002.2Training & InteractionMeet needs for mid-career training and professional interaction among the Federal budget workforce_88442242-10f3-11ec-8315-15d20683ea002.3JournalPublish the journal Public Budgeting and Finance (PB&F)_88442580-10f3-11ec-8315-15d20683ea003American Society for Public AdministrationOne of the earlier accomplishments of AABPA was to partner in the late 1970’s with the Section on Budgeting and Financial Management (ABFM) of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) to launch the journal Public Budgeting and Finance (PB&F). The inaugural issue appeared in the spring of 1981. This journal, which has become the premier journal for research in public finance, is “…a publication for practitioners interested in ideas and for scholars interested in practice.” DistributionDistribute the journal to AABPA members_88442788-10f3-11ec-8315-15d20683ea003.1AABPA MembersAABPA members receive copies of the journal with their membership.2021-09-08https://www.aabpa.org/about-usOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net