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IMPACT Podcast Series

Mary Ann Brown, Tracey Aubey

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, navigating career

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Driving Adoption of AI and Emerging Technologies: A...

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2025/10/26

Send 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 innovation to some of the world’s most complex challenges—whether shaping AI adoption across the Department of Defense, co-founding USAID’s Global Developm...

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10:43

From Air Force to Salesforce: Mia Jordan’s Journey in...

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2025/10/21

Send 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 With two decades of experience leading digital transformation, Mia has challenged bureaucracy, disrupted outdated systems, and reimagined how missions and services get delivered. Together, Mary Ann and Mia explore her transition from military service to the highest levels of global...

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From Lab to Leadership: Dr. Mary Kate Yost-Daljev on...

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2025/10/19

Send 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 bench to executive leadership, reflecting on the turning points that shaped her leadership style and her vision for making a lasting impact. She open...

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Leading with Purpose: Rachel Heckel on Building...

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2025/10/14

Send 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 that delivers mission-critical solutions for federal clients. Rachel shares her path to leadership, including one of her proudest accomplishments: ...

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11:57

Turning Complexity into Clarity: Insights from CEO...

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2025/10/12

Send 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 and federal government to founding her own firm, where she advises organizations on navigating complex regulatory environments, building cross-sec...

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9:59

The Power of Strategic Intelligence: Lisa Shea Mundt...

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2025/10/07

Send us a text 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 proposal efforts totaling billions of dollars in wins across multiple government agencies. But her exper...

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11:33

From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Leadership Lessons...

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2025/10/05

Send 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 building and sustaining high-performing teams. They dive into trends shaping the future of government technology and what it takes for leaders to l...

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21:53

Breaking Barriers in Government Digital Services

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2025/07/21

Send 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 her transition from policy expert to tech entrepreneur, including her work at agencies like the Government Accountability Office, Depar...

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12:24

Navigating Disruption and Leadership with Dr. Lydia...

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2025/04/14

Send 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 Nations, Dr. Kostopoulos is a visionary strategist who helps clients navigate technology disruptions and leverage macrotrends for competitive adva...

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17:58

Empowering Leadership with Cathy Muha: A Legacy of...

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2025/04/08

Send us a text In today’s episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership Podcast, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Cathy Muha, Senior Director of Customer Experience at Maximus and a trailblazer in the healthcare sector. Cathy’s impressive 37-year career at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a testament to her unwavering commitment to public health, cancer care, and mentorship. Cathy reflects on pivotal moments in her career that helped shape her leadership style, from her early days a...

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Leading with Purpose: Mika Cross on Shaping the...

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2025/03/30

Send 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 trailblazer in fostering work-life balance, wellness programs, and leadership opportunities for women within the federal workforce. Mika reflects...

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20:32

Shaping the Future of Leadership with Dr. Knitasha...

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2025/03/18

Send 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. She opens up about the methods she uses to stay inspired, grow as a leader, and turn challenges into valuable opportunities for growth. Dr....

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Empowering Innovation with Dr. Linda Bixby

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2025/03/11

Send 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 addressing national security challenges. She shares insights on how her work at NobleReach is empowering the next generation of talent to drive meanin...

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Leading with Purpose and Impact with Victoria Bowens

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2025/03/09

Send 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 professional journey and how these moments have influenced her leadership style. Throughout the conversation, Victoria discusses the methods she uses to sta...

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23:04

Empowering Leadership with Jennifer Ives

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2025/03/06

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 success across product, services, and public sector organizations. Recognized as one of CIO Times’ "Top 5 Women Leaders Revamping the Future" and named ‘...

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Setting a Seat at the Table with Dolores Kuchina-Musina

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2025/03/05

Send 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 her leadership philosophy and how those lessons continue to influence the way she leads today. She discusses the importance of staying aligned wit...

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Leading with Vision: Karlene Stecchi on Empowerment...

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2025/03/05

Send 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 leadership, the importance of cultivating a collaborative work environment, and how embracing change can drive success. Join us ...

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Empowered Leadership and Purpose with Marisa Veseli

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2025/03/04

Send 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 conversation, Marisa shares a defining challenge in her career that became a turning point, offering valuable insights into resilience and growth. She also d...

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23:38

Empowering Veterans: Solitaire Carroll on Leadership...

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2025/03/02

Send 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 experiences of veterans through innovative solutions and strategic leadership. She discusses the unique challenges women face in leadership...

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Shaping the Future of Leadership with Kelly Bennett

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2025/02/23

Send 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 how these moments have influenced her leadership approach. Throughout the conversation, Kelly reveals the methods she uses to stay inspired and cont...

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