By Priscilla De Andrade, Administrative Staff Assistant, Public Health

Ava Michler spoke with Matt Pang and Jeannette Quintero about the Department of Public Defense’s (DPD) new outreach initiatives for recruiting prospective applicants and a cohort model for new hires. Their recruitment initiatives resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of successful applicants.

Outreach is a collaborative process across DPD teams, where they actively use continuous improvement strategies, metric tracking, and innovation to find and hire lawyers that align with their mission. They are also invested in creating a workplace culture that breaks down silos and invests in employees. Read the full story here: DPD Builds a Workforce that Values Belonging and Shared Vision

Take a moment to check out this story, and explore others in the Monitoring in Action section to see how King County programs are turning data into impact.