Givers of GovCon: Praescient Analytics' Jeremy Fremin on Hurricane Ian Relief and Recovery Efforts
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by WashingtonExec
1M ago
In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," we chat with Jeremy Fremin, CEO of Praescient Analytics, who is involved with clean up, repair and recovery activities in Southwest Florida following Hurricane Ian. Ian made landfall on Sept. 28 with 150 mph sustained winds as a strong Category 4 hurricane, and caused major flooding, damage, destruction and unfortunately, even loss of life. Fremin sits on the community board for a barrier island in SW Florida where he is closely and personally connected. He shares with us first-hand accounts of the damages in the area, the challenges barrier islands faced ..read more
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Givers of GovCon: Arcfield's Trish Manghelli on Giving Back to the Military Community and Volunteering for Disaster Response
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by WashingtonExec
1M ago
In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," we chat with  Trish Manghelli, senior contracts negotiator for Arcfield’s space and mission engineering sector, about her personal passions for giving back to the military community and those impacted by disasters. A former Marine herself, Manghelli volunteers with Honor Flight Chicago, the United Service Organization, the Marine Corps Museum and Team Rubicon. Tune in to hear about her various work with these organizations, and heartfelt stories of volunteerism that have stuck with her for years.  ..read more
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Givers of GovCon: LMI's Christine Cocrane on Creating Community, Networking Opportunities for Young Leaders
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by WashingtonExec
1M ago
In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," we chat with Christine "Chrissy" Cocrane, vice president of management consulting at LMI, about her involvements on the Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Associate Leadership Council and the George C. Marshall Center Business Council. Cocrane talks about the importance of networking in your career and how these organizations provide a sense of community and networking opportunities. She also shares her passion for bringing leadership and entrepreneurial teachings to youth early on.  ..read more
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Givers of GovCon: ICF's Anne Choate is Passionate About Climate and Conservation
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by WashingtonExec
1M ago
In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," we chat with Anne Choate, executive vice president of energy, environment and infrastructure at ICF, and head of ICF's climate and environmental work. Choate shares why she's so passionate about climate change awareness and conservation, and the work she's doing with The Nature Conservancy (Pennsylvania) board and the National Academies of Science/Transportation Research Board.  Choate also mentions a Nature Conservancy graphic of the “biodiversity superhighway” and how the species will need to adapt along corridors of protected land as they respond ..read more
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Givers of GovCon: Accenture Federal Services’ Shawn Roman and Boulder Crest Foundation's Ken Falke
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by WashingtonExec
1M ago
In this timely installment of "Givers of GovCon" as May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we chat with Accenture Federal Services’ Shawn Roman about his involvement with the Boulder Crest Foundation, why he feels strongly about supporting the wellness of veterans and their families, and how it relates to his work at Accenture. We're also joined by the foundation's founder and chairman Ken Falke, who shares more about the mission behind Boulder Crest and his personal passion for spreading awareness on PTSD and other emotional wounds veterans face.  ..read more
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Givers of GovCon: ICF's Mark Lee on Family-founded Nonprofit that Helps Youth with Mental and Physical Health Needs
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by WashingtonExec
1M ago
This week, Camille Tuutti talks with ICF's Mark Lee about his family's North Carolina-based nonprofit HeartWorks. The organization works to provide a better base for children growing up in Pamlico County, through after-school programs, affordable daycare, grants and other initiatives. Lee also shares about the scholarship program he and his wife set up for graduate students focused on maternal and child health, to honor Lee's mother who has always been passionate about work in this area ..read more
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Givers of GovCon: SOSi's Julian Setian on Investing in Veteran Entrepreneurs
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by WashingtonExec
1M ago
In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," we chat with Julian Setian, president and CEO of SOSi, about the company's philanthropic program and the various organizations it supports. Setian is personally heavily invested in and involved with the PenFed Foundation Veteran Entrepreneurship program, and with SOSi, is providing mentorship for veteran entrepreneurs and connecting them with potential investors. Plus,  hear how SOSi is sponsoring Fight for Children Honors.  ..read more
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Givers of GovCon: Avantus Federal's Kirk Windmueller on Advocating for Transitioning Military Member
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by WashingtonExec
1M ago
In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," we chat with Kirk Windmueller, senior manager for business development for Avantus Federal, and retired Green Beret and Army veteran with over 22 years of service. Windmueller shares the challenges veterans face when transitioning out of service, why  he volunteers for Project Transition USA and how he helped find Operation Recover. Plus, learn about how Avantus Federal is supporting the cause with a very important moving showing and charity event.  ..read more
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Givers of GovCon: Deloitte and Seán Morris are Fighting Human Trafficking
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by WashingtonExec
1M ago
In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," we chat with Seán Morris,  chief operating officer with Deloitte, as he leads the company's efforts to raise awareness around human trafficking. Morris feels strongly about supporting the eradication of forced labor and modern-day slavery, and together with Deloitte, is working with anti-human trafficking nonprofits,  hosting awareness events and more. Tune in to hear more about the background behind these efforts, and how Deloitte has been selected to participate in SXSW to discuss anti-human trafficking and the future of work.   ..read more
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Givers of GovCon: NTT DATA's Tammy McChain Talks Her Work with The Children's Inn and Love for Rescue Dogs
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by WashingtonExec
1M ago
In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," Camille Tuutti sits down with Tammy McChain, senior vice president of federal health and civilian at NTT DATA, who shares her work with The Children's Inn at NIH and how her grandmother's lending hand influenced McChain's desire to give back. McChain also chats about her love for rescue dogs — and how a small terrier from a shelter healed her heartbreak ..read more
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