Careers at SSA: Why I Serve

Why I Serve Series

In 2015 SSA celebrated its 80th anniversary. Check out the stories and testimonies of our employees.

Why I Serve: Just knowing that folks come to us with stress and uncertainty in their lives lit the fire to be compassionate and understanding of the needs of others. Adam Harrington, Director

Why I Serve: I serve because I am very grateful for the life that I have been blessed with. Therefore, I want to help those who are less fortunate. Abdullah Yaseer, Title 2 Representative

Why I Serve: Public Service is a wonderful, feel-good, and valuable commodity. Public Service can be comprised of many things…from providing excellent ‘customer service’ in a one-on-one or group basis, to giving someone a ‘smile’ (fortunately, smiles are contagious!). Deborah Nelson, IT Specialist

Why I Serve: I love to serve the public and the external and internal customer because I believe that we are one great big family. If I can bring a ray of sunshine to those around me then I am please and have done my job. David Green, Telecomm Specialist

Why I Serve: I am able to work with employees to resolve issues internally as well as deal with the public as needed. SSA is one of the few federal agencies where you can immediately see the difference you make in the lives of those you service. Desha Henfield, Regional Management Associate