A Conversation with Holly Kuzmich, Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute

This episode was originally released on October 25, 2021 | In this episode of Holland & Knight Public Policy & Regulation Group's Eyes on Washington podcast series, Senior Policy Advisor Lauren Maddox sits down with Holly Kuzmich, Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute at the Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. Ms. Kuzmich provides background on the center and highlights the major policy initiatives taking priority at the Bush Institute, including immigration. She touches on President Bush's role at the institute and how his passion for painting is driving policy conversations. They also discuss the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program, a leadership development program headed by Ms. Kuzmich. The conversation wraps up with a discussion about Ms. Kuzmich's path to policy work at the Department of Education and tips for how young professionals can kick start their career in Washington, D.C.