Relaunching Partners 2026: Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today
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DJ Dart, Chief Strategy Officer at Inadev, and Marisa Roinestad, recently retired after 25 years in federal service, discuss the relaunch of ACT-IAC's Partners 2026 program. They share their personal journeys and experiences that shaped their leadership styles, emphasizing the importance of empathy, creativity, and community in the evolving landscape of government-industry collaboration. They also explore the unique strengths of the Partners program, its role in preparing future leaders, and the excitement surrounding its new chapter. Additionally, the trio engages in a lively session of 'Acronym Wars,' showcasing their knowledge of federal agencies and programs.
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Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria Tells
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(Episodes 1-159: Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young Community
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Chapters
1. Relaunching Partners 2026: Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today (00:00:00)
2. DJ Dart's Journey to Homeland Security (00:02:40)
3. Marissa Roinestad Federal Service Story (00:07:33)
4. Joining ACT IAC and the Partners Program (00:10:51)
5. Empathy and Creativity in Leadership (00:19:32)
6. Relaunching the Partners Program (00:30:51)
7. Building Lifelong Relationships (00:40:12)
8. Innovation and Empathy in Leadership (00:43:34)
9. Excitement for the Relaunch (00:47:51)
10. Role of Pathfinders (00:51:04)
11. Acronym Wars (01:01:46)
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