From Hong Kong to Upperville – A USPS Journey

Dear Editor:

Employees are the foundation of the Postal Service’s success. We differentiate from competitors thanks to a deep understanding of the communities we serve. Those same communities are as diverse as our workforce which make us one of the most trusted federal agencies in the nation. 

As the new Postmaster of Upperville I am proud to work for the United States Postal Service and an example of the many opportunities this organization offers. 

I moved from Hong Kong in 1989 and began my career in 2003 as a rural carrier associate in Nokesville, VA. For the next 12 years I expanded my experiences and took advantages of details in leadership and was awarded the position of supervisor, customer services in Tri-City Gainesville. 

From 2017 until 2023, more opportunities and experiences presented themselves which provided me the knowledge for a Postmaster position. 

The Delivering for America plan was introduced 2021, to transform the Postal Service from an organization in financial and operational crisis to one that is self-sustaining and high performing. 

Focusing on employees is a major initiative to retain, develop and empower front-line supervisors with better tools, more resources and a training program tailored to our needs. 

Annually career conferences are scheduled in each of the 50 districts nationwide and over the past three years, more than 33,000 postal employees have attended those events. I have attended several and it helped me advance into new roles by meeting leaders who inspired and engaged in my career. 

For more information you can visit our hiring website at www.usps.com/careers. On behalf of the entire Upperville Post Office team, thank you for your continued support as we look forward to Delivering for Upperville and America in 2025 and beyond.

Savina Feng
Postmaster, Upperville