American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC)

Why Attend the American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Imagine Nation ELC 2024 Conference? Cutting-Edge Insights: Stay ahead of the curve by gaining access to the latest trends, technological advancements, and innovative solutions in government and industry. Learn from top experts who will share their knowledge on emerging technologies and their potential impact on mission critical objectives. Unparalleled Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse community of leaders from government, industry, and academia. Imagine Nation ELC provides a unique platform to build valuable relationships, explore collaborative opportunities, and exchange ideas with like-minded professionals. Interactive and Engaging Sessions: Participate in a variety of engaging workshops, panel discussions, and hands-on demonstrations. These sessions are designed to cater to all levels of expertise and interest, offering practical insights and actionable strategies that you can implement within your organization. Innovative Solutions Showcase: Discover groundbreaking technologies and innovative solutions presented by leading companies. The showcase will feature a range of products and services that can drive efficiency, effectiveness, and transformation within government operations. Education:  Enhance your skills and expand your knowledge through specialized track sessions and workshops. Learn best practices and gain insights from industry leaders that can help you advance your career and contribute to your organization’s success. Join us at ACT-IAC Imagine Nation ELC 2024 and be part of a transformative experience that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth! Register today - www.actiac.org/elc24 #ImagineNationELC Jylinda Johnson Danielle Metz Rabiah Sutton Kisha Hemphill Powell, MS, CMP Dave Wennergren Caroline Bean Tinisha McMillan Ashley Brush

Federal Insights Exchange Featuring USPTO on July 31 Ensuring enterprise resilience in a product driven environment – USPTO is four years into our New Ways of Working, with business value delivery very much delivered by product centric teams. We have seen tremendous increases in delivery velocity and one of the biggest hiccups to sustaining this velocity has been unexpected dependencies being impacted. As we focus more team energy towards delivery, we need to make it easier and more seamless to leverage resilient enterprise capabilities. We’re pleased to host a fireside chat with John L., Senior Strategic IT Operations Advisor from USPTO for an in-person session at General Dynamics Information Technology. Register today - https://lnkd.in/dRAJjeva To learn more about the Federal Insights Exchange program, contact April Davis at adavis@actiac.org.

Volunteer with ACT-IAC Gives Back on August 17 On Saturday, August 17, American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Gives Back is partnering with Calvary Women's Services to host a field trip to the National Museum of African American History. We are seeking 10-12 volunteers to explore and guide the Calvary Women's Services clients through the museum. Entry time is 11:15am. As part of this event, we are also helping sponsor rideshares to help the Calvary Women's Services clients get transportation to the museum. Can't volunteer on the 17th, but want to still support? Make a donation today to help cover the transportation funds! Evans Consulting has generously offered to match any donations up to $1,000, so every dollar donated counts for double! Please choose "In Honor" and include "Calvary Women's Services" as the recipient's name. To register please contact Christina Binhack, SHRM-CP at cbinhack@actiac.org. Donate today - https://lnkd.in/ePrdrZnc 

We are delighted to spotlight our American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Summer 2024 GLOW Cohort! Cindy Trimboli-Ascher, PMP, CGRC-Ascher I am a Director Consulting Services at CGI Federal supporting two CDM contracts for CISA and I co-lead the Mental Health Matters Member Resource Group for CGI. I participate in the Career Advocate Program (CGI’s Mentoring program) and I am actively involved in many of CGI’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts.   In the GLOW Program, I am enjoying connecting with a strong group of women who, no matter how high up they are in their companies or the government, I realize are having all the same feelings, challenges, and experiences as I am. Knowing I am not alone and hearing how they are dealing with the same issues is helping me look at and address situations differently. #womenleaders #leadership #professionaldevelopment

We are thrilled to spotlight our American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Partners Class of 2024! Andrew Petry As the Senior Advisor to the Deputy CIO for Resource Management at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), I am responsible for leading our telecommunications transition onto EIS and wired modernization across the Department’s national laboratories, sites, headquarters, and Power Management Authorities. My office drives several initiatives across human capital and administrative management; financial management, budget, and internal controls; and acquisition management in support of OCIO and DOE’s mission. OCIO’s vision is to be the trusted partner for information management, cybersecurity, innovation, and enterprise solutions across DOE. The ACT-IAC Partners Program opened new doors and helped me connect with leaders in industry and government that I would otherwise be challenged in making on my own. I am particularly grateful for the deep and thoughtful discussions around common challenges that both industry and government face as we solve our Nation’s challenges.”   Chitra Dhayalan, PMP, ITIL I serve as the Vice President of Strategic Programs for SD Solutions, LLC, an SBA certified 8a, HUBZone Small Disadvantaged Business recognized by the IRS and awarded the "Small Business Prime of the Year" by Treasury. We specialize in providing high-quality services to the Federal government, including Legacy & Digital Transformation, Cyber & Privacy, Strategy & Governance, Professional & Management Consulting, and Application & Data. With over 30 years of IT experience, I focus on overcoming Legacy and Digital Transformation challenges faced by the Federal Government. The ACT-IAC Partners Program has enabled me to swiftly connect with 40+ other leaders dedicated to driving change in both government and industry. It has given me valuable insights into how others operate, which I can apply in my own work environment. The rapid learning opportunities provided by my Partners Class of 2024 are extensive and offer a wealth of perspectives that I greatly appreciate. #leadership #professionaldevelopment

Help Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) As part of the 45th Anniversary Golf Tournament on August 26, ACT-IAC Gives Back is proud to host fundraising opportunities for two local charities, chosen by the golf marshals, Melvin Brown II and Martin Cummings. Charity #1: Through Feds Feed Families (FFF), an annual government-wide food drive program, we are supporting Backpack Buddies Foundation of Loudoun Inc., a nonprofit organization who’s mission is to ensure no school-aged child goes hungry. Program participants confidentially receive bags of food to take home for the weekend (and long school holidays) that include meals, milk, and snacks. A donation of $500 can feed one school aged child for a year. We will be accepting both monetary and food donations to support this charity. Donate today - https://lnkd.in/eEkRz4Cv Charity #2: We are also supporting VETSports Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on helping veterans achieve better physical, mental, and emotional health through sports, physical activity, and teamwork. Their goal is to help combat Veteran isolation through sporting activities and service programs thus helping to reduce the Veteran suicide rate. The VETSports leagues focus on team building, healthy living, and giving back to the local community. We will be accepting monetary donations to support this charity. Donate today - https://lnkd.in/ePy-cevv For more information on ACT-IAC Gives Back, please contact Christina Binhack, SHRM-CP at cbinhack@actiac.org. Register for the golf tournament today - https://lnkd.in/gWq34sCf

Federal Insights Exchange Session on July 31 – Insights from Amy Haseltine, GSA’s Assistant Commissioner, Integrated Award Environment, Technology Transformation Service at 2:00PM GSA launched the Integrated Award Environment (IAE) in 2006 as part of OMB's E-Government and Lines of Business initiative. IAE had two major goals - 1) to streamline the application process for those seeking contracts, grants, or loans from Federal agencies, and 2) to enhance the accuracy, security, and transparency of Federal award data. Nearly 20 years later, IAE has grown into a mature, high-profile program that has largely lived up to its original vision, easing the burden for government's partners, and cutting costs in the award process. Many exciting improvements are still to come. Register today - https://lnkd.in/eQsmGdxc For questions on the Federal Insights Exchange program, please contact April Davis at adavis@actiac.org.

IAC EC Member Judy Douglas Receives Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and International Affairs Alumni Award Judy Douglas was honored with the Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and International Affairs Alumni Award at its Convocation celebrating 2024 MPA graduates and the Centennial anniversary of the Maxwell School itself. Collen Heflin, Associate Dean, Chair and Professor, Public Administration and International Affairs Department, described Judy Douglas ‘public service career as the embodiment of the Athenian Oath, embraced by The Maxwell School to emphasize the criticality of commitment to public service. To underscore the significance of this award at this juncture, this is the first time the alumni award is named for Brady Kay Howell, a member of the class of 2000 who lost his life on September 11, 2001 while working in the Office of Naval Intelligence at the Pentagon. Douglas has been recognized as a “catalyst for innovation and collaboration across the industry” with such renowned honors as the national Fed 100 Award; the Fed 100 President’s Award; the American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Industry Executive Leadership Award; the first and only recipient of the ACT-IAC Spirit Award; and named among the Heroines of Washington. Her personal mission is to accelerate positive change and innovation in government. Douglas’ public service leadership spans Federal, State and Local levels of government, Private Industry, “Good Government” Non-profits and Academia. In each sector, she launched innovative programs and communities with scopes ranging from Intergovernmental, to Intragovernmental, to International, to governmentwide, to multi-sector. Her career tells the story of marshalling partnerships and communities among sectors, people and institutions that bolster courageous leaders and innovators, advocate transformative technologies and enable equanimity through data and discipline-driven business models. The journey included the Internal Revenue Service; US General Services Administration; City of Syracuse; SUNY College of Technology; Electronic Data Systems; Hewlett Packard; and the Council for Excellence in Government, among others. She serves on the ACT-IAC Executive Committee, is the Industry Chair of the Collaboration Council and is immediate past Chair of the Institute for Innovation. She is an elected Fellow of the Congressionally chartered National Academy of Public Administration. Douglas is a Commissioner for the Arthur S. Flemming Awards that recognize mid-career achievement in federal service, with focus on leadership, science, and technology. Douglas holds a Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School and a Syracuse University graduate certificate in Strategic Information Management in the Public Sector. #leadership

We are delighted to spotlight our American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Summer 2024 GLOW Cohort! Anna Thompson I am a Section Chief Contracting Officer of the Voice and Data Section for the Telecommunications Branch in the Office of Information Technology Acquisition at the Internal Revenue Service of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. In my role I manage a team of Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, and support personnel that manage the solicitation, award, and administration of contracts that support telecommunications at the IRS and Department of Treasury. In the GLOW program, I have been appreciative of establishing a connection and relating with other women in leadership. Learning about our similarities and differences has allowed me to see myself through another perspective that I was not aware of and has helped me to see more potential in where I can be intentional about my career as a woman in leadership. So far, this program has empowered me to see beyond the limitations that I have placed on myself and has inspired me to lean into the potential that I can have an impact in my career. #leadership #womenleaders #professionaldevelopment

We are delighted to spotlight our American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Summer 2024 GLOW Cohort! LaTravia Hubbard, MBA, PMP, CSM, ITILv4 I am a Project Manager for Acuity, Inc., with over 10 years of experience leading complex IT projects for the U.S. Department of State. An expert in Agile methodologies, I coach and guide teams to improve efficiency and deliver successful projects. My focus is on information technology solutions and best practices in information governance. Proven ability to solve problems innovatively and drive continuous improvement, recognized by key stakeholders. In the GLOW Program I find it inspiring to connect with women tech leaders who are open and honest about their experiences, sharing both their successes and struggles in leadership. #leadership #womenleaders #professionaldevelopment