IMPACT is FORUM’s signature podcast highlighting the women whose leadership, expertise, and vision are shaping the future of government, technology, and the federal contracting community. Each episode features in-depth, authentic conversations with executives, trailblazers, innovators, and rising leaders who are driving meaningful progress across the public and private sectors. The podcast explores a wide range of topics essential to modern leadership: building inclusive workplaces, navigati ...
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From DOE CIO to Distinguished Professor: A Conversation with Ann Dunkin of Georgia Tech & Dunkin Global Advisors
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11:29Send us a text EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with the extraordinary Ann Dunkin—External Fellow and Distinguished Professor of the Practice at the Georgia Institute of Technology, CEO of Dunkin Global Advisors, and one of the nation’s most respected voices in technology leadership.…
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Emily Hsu: The Strategist with Soul — Designing for Impact in Government Technology
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17:55Send us a text Host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Emily Hsu, Senior Director of Solution Strategy at Steampunk, for a lively conversation about strategy, innovation, and leading with purpose in the ever-evolving world of government technology. Known as a “strategist with soul,” Emily brings both heart and precision to the GovTech space — turning co…
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Live at the Impact & Inspire Luncheon: Alexa Tsui on Leadership, Cancer, and Changing GovCon Culture
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25:10Send us a text Recorded live at the Impact & Inspire Women’s Luncheon, this powerful episode features a candid and energizing conversation with Alexa Tsui, Acting CEO of Forum and a transformative voice in today’s GovCom community. Host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Alexa to unpack what authentic leadership really looks like. Alexa shares her passi…
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Dr. Nicole Oxley: Leading with Purpose and Impact in Federal Technology
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9:16Send us a text Host Mary Ann Brown welcomes Dr. Nicole Oxley, CEO/President of Oxley Enterprises, for a deep dive into leadership, legacy, and the art of making an impact in federal technology. Dr. Oxley discusses her approach to building strong, high-performing teams, overcoming challenging situations, and staying ahead of rapid changes in technol…
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Rebecca Link: Leading with Resilience and Realism in the Federal Contracting Space
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13:12Send us a text Host Mary Ann Brown welcomes Rebecca Link, Chief Growth Officer at OneGlobe LLC and a recognized leader in the federal contracting ecosystem. With over 16 years of experience driving business development, capture, and proposal excellence across Defense and Civilian sectors, Rebecca offers a grounded, insightful look at leadership in …
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Joan Bishop: Leading with Strategy, Service, and Heart in Federal Technology
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13:53Send us a text Host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Joan Bishop, Chief Growth Officer at QualX LLC, for an inspiring conversation on leadership, legacy, and the power of purpose-driven impact. With more than 35 years of experience shaping strategy and innovation across the Department of Defense, the Military Health System, and federal health agencies…
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Redefining Heroism: Carly Mitchell on Leadership, Legacy, and Service
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9:23Send us a text In this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Carly Mitchell, 2025 Heroines of Washington Co-Chair and Partner at Guidehouse, to explore how leadership, legacy, and service define modern heroism. As the Heroines of Washington Awards celebrates its 25th year—having honored 166 women and raised near…
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Empowering Leadership with Cathy Muha: A Legacy of Service and Impact
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13:20Send us a text In this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Cathy Muha, Senior Director of Customer Experience, Federal Health at Maximus, to explore how compassion, mentorship, and service-driven leadership define her extraordinary career. With 37 years of public service, including a decade of leadership at th…
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From Small Business to Federal Powerhouse: Taelor Salmon's Blueprint for Women in Government Contracting
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10:38Send us a text In this powerful episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership Podcast, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Taelor Salmon, CEO of TJS Group Inc., a thriving multidisciplinary federal contracting firm providing facilities maintenance, IT security, and administrative support to federal agencies nationwide. Taelor shares her journey as a sma…
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Driving Adoption of AI and Emerging Technologies: A Conversation with Alexis Bonnell
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20:00Send us a text On this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Alexis Bonnell, Chief Information Officer and Director of the Digital Capabilities Directorate at the Air Force Research Laboratory. A trailblazer in digital transformation and human-machine teaming, Alexis has dedicated her career to bringing innovati…
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From Air Force to Salesforce: Mia Jordan’s Journey in Global Go-to-Market Leadership
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10:43Send us a text In this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann sits down with Mia Jordan, Global GTM AI Executive at Salesforce, 2X former Federal CIO, USAF veteran, and unapologetic tech provocateur. With two decades of experience leading digital transformation, Mia has challenged bureaucracy, disrupted outdated systems, and reimagin…
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From Lab to Leadership: Dr. Mary Kate Yost-Daljev on Building Impact in Public Health
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11:11Send us a text On this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann sits down with Dr. Mary Kate Yost-Daljev, Vice President of Services Delivery at J Michael Consulting (JMC), where she leads a team of more than 35 professionals advancing public health through informatics and innovation. Mary Kate shares her journey from the laboratory be…
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Leading with Purpose: Rachel Heckel on Building Legacy and Impact at Sault Tribe Inc.
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14:15Send us a text In this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann speaks with Rachel Heckel, CEO of Sault Tribe Inc. (STI), the business arm of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Rachel’s leadership is rooted in building high-performing teams, scaling new ventures, and establishing a thriving government contracting practice …
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Turning Complexity into Clarity: Insights from CEO Dr. Kimberly McClain
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11:57Send us a text In this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann sits down with Dr. Kimberly McClain, CEO of TMG Strategic Advisors and a globally recognized strategist with over 30 years of experience bridging government, business, and international affairs. Kimberly shares her journey from senior leadership roles in the U.S. Air Force…
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The Power of Strategic Intelligence: Lisa Shea Mundt on Winning Billions and Leaving a Legacy of Impact
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From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Leadership Lessons and AI Strategies with Kym Ali
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11:33Send us a text In this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann sits down with Kym Ali, AI Consultant and Leadership Developer at Kym Ali Consulting, to explore the intersection of leadership, innovation, and AI. Kym shares the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership journey, the toughest challenges she’s faced, and her approach to …
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Breaking Barriers in Government Digital Services
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21:53Send us a text Join host Mary Ann Brown for an inspiring conversation with Jessica Morris, President and CEO of Pluribus Digital, as she shares her remarkable journey from a 20-year government career to founding and leading a thriving woman-owned digital services company. In this episode, Jessica opens up about the pivotal experiences that shaped h…
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Navigating Disruption and Leadership with Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos
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12:24Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership Podcast, host Mary Ann Brown speaks with Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos, Systems Strategist at Abundance Studio and globally recognized expert in emerging technology, security, and macro trends. With extensive experience advising entities like the US Department of Defense, NATO, and the United…
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Leading with Purpose: Mika Cross on Shaping the Future of Women in Government Leadership
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20:00Send us a text In this empowering episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Mika Cross, CEO of Strategy@Work and a renowned expert in government workplace strategy. With over two decades of experience shaping human capital policy and workplace initiatives across the U.S. government, Mika has become a trai…
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Shaping the Future of Leadership with Dr. Knitasha Washington
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20:32Send us a text In this inspiring episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership Podcast, host Mary Ann Brown is joined by Dr. Knitasha Washington, President and CEO of ATW Health Solutions. Dr. Washington shares her powerful journey to leadership, discussing the personal experiences that have shaped her career and the leadership style she embodies today…
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Empowering Innovation with Dr. Linda Bixby
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13:55Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership Podcast, host Mary Ann Brown is joined by Dr. Linda Bixby, Executive Vice President of Academic Partnerships at NobleReach Foundation. With over 35 years of experience in academia, government, and the nonprofit sector, Dr. Bixby has dedicated her career to fostering innovation and add…
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Leading with Purpose and Impact with Victoria Bowens
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11:55Send us a text In the upcoming episode of IMPACT Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown interviews Victoria Bowens, Director of Strategy and Community Engagements at the Office for Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Policy at the Department of Defense. Victoria shares the personal experiences that have been most rewarding in shaping her professio…
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Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Jennifer Ives, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at the Partnership for Public Service. With over 20 years of experience in emerging technology and business growth strategy, Jennifer has a reputation for driving transformative succes…
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Setting a Seat at the Table with Dolores Kuchina-Musina
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18:58Send us a text In today’s episode of the IMPACT Podcast, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Dolores Kuchina-Musina, Ph.D., CFCM, CEO of Founder and REXOTA Solutions, LLC, for an insightful conversation on leadership, purpose, and the power of support networks. Dolores reflects on her journey as a leader, sharing pivotal experiences that have shaped…
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Leading with Vision: Karlene Stecchi on Empowerment and Innovation
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14:04Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, we are excited to welcome Karlene Stecchi, Executive Vice President at Tantus Technologies, Inc. Karlene shares her remarkable journey in the technology sector, highlighting her commitment to empowerment and innovation. She discusses the challenges she’s faced as a woman in l…
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Empowered Leadership and Purpose with Marisa Veseli
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19:16Send us a text In the next episode of IMPACT Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Marisa Veseli, Senior Director of Business Development at Peraton. Marisa reflects on the key moments that have taught her the most valuable leadership lessons, and how these experiences have shaped her leadership approach. Throughout the conversati…
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Empowering Veterans: Solitaire Carroll on Leadership in Public Service
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23:38Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, we are honored to welcome Solitaire Carroll, Co-Director of the Veteran Experience Services Portfolio at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information Technology. Solitaire shares her impactful journey in public service, focusing on her commitment to enhancing the…
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Shaping the Future of Leadership with Kelly Bennett
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16:26Send us a text In the next episode of IMPACT Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown interviews Kelly Bennett, Deputy Director of the Office of Data, Analytics, and Information Advantage at the HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response. Kelly shares the personal experiences that have shaped her professional journey and discusses h…
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Shaping the Future of Leadership with Sarah Moffat
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25:35Send us a text In this episode of IMPACT Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Sarah Moffat, an award-winning strategic innovator, dynamic speaker, and organizational leader. Sarah shares her insights into how personal experiences have shaped her leadership style and empowered her to become a catalyst for organizational change. Wi…
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Empowering Leadership and Shaping the Future with Denise Rainey
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16:03Send us a text In the next episode of IMPACT Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Denise Rainey, President & CEO of Rainmakers Strategic Solutions, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, growth, and innovation. Denise shares her personal “aha!” moments—key experiences that shaped her career and influenced her distinct le…
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Navigating Leadership and Innovation: Insights from Mary Reding
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18:52Send us a text In the upcoming episode of IMPACT Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Mary Reding, the President and General Counsel of Vertrics Group, and a Venture Partner at Sinewave Ventures. Together, they delve into the key moments and lessons that have shaped Mary’s impressive career journey. Mary reflects on a pivotal eve…
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Empowering Change: Phedra Arthur Iruke on Leadership and Resilience
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18:51Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, we sit down with Phedra Arthur Iruke, Chief of Delivery Operations at eSimplicity. With a wealth of experience in driving operational excellence, Phedra shares her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges and embracing leadership with authenticity. She discusses the pivotal…
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Leadership Sparks: Lessons from Stephanie Geiger, CEO of Geiger Consulting Group
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10:13Send us a text In this week's episode of IMPACT Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Stephanie Geiger, the dynamic CEO and Founder of Geiger Consulting Group. With over two decades of experience driving organizational change and empowering leaders, Stephanie shares her personal journey, discussing the pivotal experiences that hav…
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Driving Success: Laura Howton on Sales Leadership and Empowerment
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27:41Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, we are excited to welcome Laura Howton, Director of Sales at Carahsoft Technology Corporation. Laura shares her dynamic journey in sales leadership, discussing the strategies that have propelled her career and the importance of empowerment in building strong teams. She addres…
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Driving Growth and Innovation: Charlotte Lee on Leadership at Granicus
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14:45Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, we are excited to welcome Charlotte Lee, Director of Strategic Growth at Granicus. Charlotte shares her journey in the tech industry, focusing on her passion for driving growth and fostering innovation within organizations. She discusses the unique challenges women face in le…
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Breaking Barriers & Leading with Authenticity: A Conversation with Carla Briceno
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18:44Send us a text In this empowering episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Carla Briceno, the dynamic CEO of Bixal and the recipient of the 2024 IMPACT Women in Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award. Carla shares her inspiring journey to the top, offering invaluable insights into the lessons she’s learne…
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From Resilience to Leadership: Tomika Anderson Greene's Journey of Empowerment and Impact
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12:10Send us a text In this inspiring episode of IMPACT Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Tomika Anderson Greene, an award-winning entrepreneur, writer, and marketing professional. With over 25 years of experience in journalism and PR, Tomika is the powerhouse behind three top-rated businesses: Motivated Mamas, Single Parents Who T…
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Purpose-Driven Leadership: Lessons in Growth and Solidarity with Michaelle Guerrero
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16:50Send us a text In this episode of IMPACT Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Linda "Michaelle" Guerrero, Director of Veterans Health and Principal Program Manager at VHA HRO, Accenture Federal Services. With a deep commitment to public service and healthcare, Michaelle brings a wealth of experience in leadership, mentorship, and…
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Shaping Leadership Through Transformation – A Conversation with Susannah Reed
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21:01Send us a text In the latest episode of IMPACT Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Susannah Reed, Area Sales Manager for Federal Civilian Agencies at GitLab. With over 15 years of experience helping federal agencies navigate digital transformations and implement DevSecOps practices, Susannah brings valuable insights into leaders…
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Advocating for Change: Zaneta Adams on Leadership in Veterans Affairs
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14:03Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, we are honored to welcome Zaneta Adams, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Zaneta shares her inspiring journey in public service, focusing on her commitment to advocating for veterans and enhancing intergovernm…
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Empowering Leadership: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities with Gloria Fenwick
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12:17Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership Podcast, host Mary Ann Brown speaks with Gloria Fenwick, an Operations and Strategy expert with the US Federal Government, and the founder of Fusion Advanced Technology, LLC, a minority-owned, SBA certified woman-owned small business (WOSB) and service-disabled veteran-owned small bus…
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Leading for Change: Stacy Noblet’s Journey in Sustainability and Empowering Women
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9:10Send us a text In this episode of IMPACT Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Stacy Noblet, Vice President at ICF and the ICF Climate Center. With a passion for tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges, Stacy has built a career focused on sustainability and climate action, leading impactful initiatives that drive cha…
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Transforming Customer Experience: Monica Mack on Leadership at M3T Cx Authorities
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11:42Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Monica Mack, CEO and President of M3T Cx Authorities LLC. Monica shares her journey in the customer experience industry, focusing on her mission to transform how organizations connect with their clients. She discusses the challenges women face in le…
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Innovating for Impact: Carmen Jenkins on Growth and Technology Leadership
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24:06Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Carmen Jenkins, Vice President of Growth & Technology at ITegrity, Inc. Carmen shares her dynamic journey in the tech industry, highlighting how innovation and strategic growth can transform organizations. She discusses the challenges women face in …
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From Service to Success: Marie Ingol's Impactful Leadership
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7:44Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, host Mary Ann Brown welcomes the inspiring Marie Y. Ingol, CEO of Blue Line Consulting. With over 27 years of federal service, including a distinguished career as a U.S. Navy Security Police Officer, Marie has made significant contributions to federal investigations, recoveri…
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Leading with Purpose: Angela Hamlin on Consulting and Empowerment
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20:17Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, we are excited to welcome Angela Hamlin, CEO and President of Hamlin Consulting Services. Angela shares her inspiring journey in the consulting industry, focusing on her commitment to empowering organizations and individuals through strategic insights and innovative solutions…
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Leadership, Growth, and Mentorship: Shaping the Future of Women in Leadership with Karen Cinibulk
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10:24Send us a text In this episode of IMPACT Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Karen Cinibulk, Vice President of Federal Health and VA Market Lead at Maximus, to discuss her inspiring journey and insights on leadership. Karen opens up about the personal experiences that have been most rewarding in her career and how they have shap…
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Leading with Purpose: Ratima Kataria on Inspiring Growth and Embracing Change
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24:57Send us a text In this insightful episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Ratima Kataria, Chief Strategy and Growth Lead at ICF’s Health Analytics, Research, and Technology (HART) division. Ratima shares her unique journey and the personal experiences that have shaped her into the leader she is today. T…
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Breaking Barriers: Lori Smith on Leading with Purpose in Government Contracting
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22:20Send us a text In this empowering episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, host Mary Ann Brown welcomes Lori Smith, the dynamic CEO of Acu-Elligent LLC. Lori opens up about her remarkable journey in the world of government contracting, sharing the challenges she faced as a leader and the invaluable lessons she’s learned along the way. Wit…
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Celebrating Inspiration: Holly McKenzie on the 24th Annual Heroines of Washington Awards
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9:24Send us a text In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership podcast, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Holly McKenzie, the co-chair of the 24th Annual Heroines of Washington Awards. Their insightful conversation highlights the upcoming gala, which will celebrate remarkable women from the D.C. metro area who balance impactful careers with exte…
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