Date of Conferral

4-21-2026

Degree

Doctor of Public Administration (D.P.A)

School

Public Policy and Administration

Advisor

Victoria Landu-Adams

Abstract

The federal government faces the ongoing challenge of sustaining a workforce that represents the diversity of the American public while navigating through policy changes that eliminated diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives. The federal government is public serving and is one of the largest employers in the United States. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore the perceptions and experiences of government employees navigating the termination of all diversity and inclusion programs through the lens of the antecedents and outcomes of inclusions model, which showed that inclusive leadership, climate and practices contribute to positive employee and organizational outcomes. The research question was: What are the perceptions and experiences of federal employees with the implementation of Executive Order 14151? Data were collected through semi structured interviews from lower- to mid-level employees within the federal government. Braun and Clarke’s procedures for inductive thematic analysis were used and eight themes emerged. Findings from the coding and thematic analysis indicated opportunities for strengthening employee engagement, communication and professionalism, and were provided in a recommendation report. Administrators may use the findings to promote positive social change through organizational stability and supporting their employees.

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