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DOGE fired me. Probably.

Last Friday, the National Endowment for the Humanities put the majority of its staff on administrative leave. That's been the precursor to mass layoffs at other agencies, and I have no reason to expect our situation will turn out differently.

This was the most fulfilling and important job of my career, and I'd hoped to retire there. It was an honor to serve my country alongside colleagues with such integrity, care, and wisdom.

I don't know where my next adventure will be, and I'd appreciate your help figuring that out.

At NEH, I was the Chief Data Officer and founded its Office of Data and Evaluation. Before that, I led initiatives at universities and libraries. For my next role, I'd like to help some nonprofit, philanthropy, university, or mission-driven organization make the world a little better.

If you know anyone hiring a senior leader who cares deeply and broadly, please have them reach out to weingart.scott+future@gmail.com.