Finding Your Voice in Public Policy & Global Leadership | Brittany Masalosalo

Finding Your Voice in Public Policy & Global Leadership | Brittany Masalosalo

From The Congressional Award Podcast: Elevating DC Youth by The Congressional Award

January 24, 2026 · 24 min · Season 5 · Episode 2

About this episode

Brittany Masalosalo discusses leadership and finding your voice in public policy and global leadership.

In this episode of Elevating DC Youth , student hosts from the Deanwood Radio Broadcast Youth Journalism Program sit down with Brittany Masalosalo , Chief Public Policy Officer at HP Inc., to discuss leadership, learning, and finding your voice across public service, technology, and global policy. Brittany reflects on her career journey through the U.S. Army, the Pentagon, the White House, and the private sector, sharing why curiosity, preparation, and the ability to think critically matter more than having all the answers. She also speaks candidly about authenticity in the workplace and how young people can build confidence by learning how to communicate, adapt, and grow.

People in this episode

Host: student hosts from the Deanwood Radio Broadcast Youth Journalism Program

Guest: Brittany Masalosalo

Topics covered

  • public policy
  • leadership
  • youth empowerment
  • communication skills
  • global leadership

Keywords

  • public policy
  • leadership
  • youth journalism
  • communication
  • global policy
  • authenticity
  • confidence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HP Inc., Deanwood Radio Broadcast Youth Journalism Program

Places: U.S. Army, the Pentagon, the White House

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