IMPACT: Women in Leadership

Send us Fan Mail 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 With two decades of experience leading digital transformation, Mia has challenged bureaucracy, disrupted outdated systems, and reimagined how missions and services get delivered. To...

Send us Fan Mail 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 bench to executive leadership, reflecting on th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 that delivers mission-critical solutions for...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and federal government to founding her own fi...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership Podcast, host Mary Ann Brown welcomes Lisa Shea Mundt , Co-Founder of The Pulse of GovCon, a research and advisory firm revolutionizing how companies navigate the federal contracting landscape. With 14 years of experience in federal proposal development and procurement trend analysis, Lisa has worked on more than 200 prop...

Send us Fan Mail 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 building and sustaining high-performing teams...

Send us Fan Mail   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 her transition from policy expert to tech entr...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Nations, Dr. Kostopoulos is a visionary strat...

Send us Fan Mail 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 trailblazer in fostering work-life balance, wellness...

Send us Fan Mail 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. She opens up about the methods she uses to st...

Send us Fan Mail 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 addressing national security challenges. She share...

Send us Fan Mail 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 professional journey and how these moments have influenc...

Send us Fan Mail 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 success across product, services, and public sector or...

Send us Fan Mail 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 her leadership philosophy and how those lesso...

Send us Fan Mail  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 leadership, the importance of cultivating a col...

Send us Fan Mail 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 conversation, Marisa shares a defining challenge in her c...

Send us Fan Mail 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 experiences of veterans through innovative sol...

Send us Fan Mail 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 how these moments have influenced her leadership...

Send us Fan Mail 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. With years of expertise as a leadership coach, sh...

Send us Fan Mail 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 leadership style. She also reveals her go-to...

Send us Fan Mail 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 event or experience that set her on her current pa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 moments that shaped her career, the lessons lea...

Send us Fan Mail 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 have shaped her leadership style and helped h...

Send us Fan Mail 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 addresses the challenges women often face in the sales...

Send us Fan Mail 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 leadership roles and emphasizes the importance of...