icon

Official website of the U.S. government

Skip to main content

Program Fellows

We are celebrating our Fellows' many accomplishments. Read on to learn more.

2022-2023 2021-2022

Jonathan Barr

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2024 fellow

Jonathan Barr is an accomplished engineer and leader in the field of nuclear power safety, regulation, and research.

Social Media: Jonathan Barr linkedIn Icon

Namrata Boveja

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office , 2024 fellow

Namrata Boveja is a collaborative leader, creative problem solver, and Attorney with over 18 years of patent prosecution experience.

Social Media: Namrata Boveja linkedIn Icon

Deborah Bryant

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services , 2024 fellow

Deborah Bryant is a leader who values working on collaborative teams and engaging stakeholders to produce better services and goods for our nation.

Social Media: Deborah Bryant linkedIn Icon

Cinnamon Butler

U.S. Department of Agriculture , 2024 fellow

Cinnamon Butler serves as a Division Director within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C.

Social Media: Cinnamon Butler linkedIn Icon

Kristen A. Cordell

U.S. Department of State , 2024 fellow

Kristen A. Cordell is a Senior Policy Advisor to the Director for Foreign Assistance (F) within the U.S. Department of State, where she focuses on international investment and infrastructure.

Social Media: Kristen A. Cordell linkedIn Icon

Steven Frankel

U.S. Department of Transportation , 2024 fellow

Steven Frankel has been the Budget Director at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, since 2017.

Social Media: Steven Frankel linkedIn Icon

Cheryl "Cherie" Klein

U.S. Agency for International Development , 2024 fellow

Cheryl “Cherie” Klein is the Strategic Advisor in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Civil Rights (OCR).

Social Media: Cheryl

Carol Lambert

U.S. Department of the Treasury , 2024 fellow

Carol Lambert is Director of Engagement and Outreach for the Administrative Resource Center, a federal Shared Services Provider at the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) Bureau of the Fiscal Service.

Social Media: Carol Lambert linkedIn Icon

Annie Leonetti

U.S. Department of Labor , 2024 fellow

Annie Leonetti has served as the Deputy Administrator for the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA), San Francisco Regional Office since October 2019.

Social Media: Annie Leonetti linkedIn Icon

Arkesha Moses

U.S. Department of Education , 2024 fellow

Arkesha Moses is a high-caliber Management and Program Analyst and Supervisor with more than 10 years of experience in strategic planning, performance management and, developing public-facing reports.

Social Media: Arkesha Moses linkedIn Icon

Lida Noory

U.S. Department of State , 2024 fellow

Lida Noory is a creative, service-driven leader and advocate. She has nearly 20 years of experience in the non-governmental and federal government sectors, leading policy development and managing programs related to foreign policy and global gender equity and equality issues.

Social Media: Lida Noory linkedIn Icon

Dawn L. Oliver

National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2024 fellow

Dawn L. Oliver is an accomplished lawyer, servant leader, and mentor who has made a significant impact in helping the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) accomplish its mission.

Social Media: Dawn L. Oliver linkedIn Icon

Bethany K. Petrofsky

National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2024 fellow

Bethany K. Petrofsky is an accomplished contracting professional with over 21 years of experience in pre-award and post-award contracting functions for major systems, services, and IT requirements.

Social Media: Bethany K. Petrofsky linkedIn Icon

Kathleen Quinn

Defense Threat Reduction Agency , 2024 fellow

Kathleen Quinn has dedicated her career to supporting the nation’s defense against biological threats.

Social Media: Kathleen Quinn linkedIn Icon

Dr. Stephen Rinehart

National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2024 fellow

Dr. Stephen Rinehart is a NASA scientist, dedicated to the idea that government has a key role in supporting science for the public good.

Social Media: Dr. Stephen Rinehart linkedIn Icon

Chaela Smith

U.S. Navy , 2024 fellow

Chaela Smith is a Civil and Environmental Engineer with 25 years of experience.

Social Media: Chaela Smith linkedIn Icon

Paul Strande

Federal Aviation Administration , 2024 fellow

Paul Strande is a proven strategic leader of aviation innovation with over 15 years of experience managing and leading Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) research and engineering programs to deliver results that benefit the FAA, industry, and the public.

Social Media: Paul Strande linkedIn Icon

Radha Vishnuvajjala

U.S. Department of Labor , 2024 fellow

Radha Vishnuvajjala is a Supervisory Attorney at the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of the Solicitor, where she manages a regulatory program for the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs.

Social Media: Radha Vishnuvajjala linkedIn Icon

Dominic Beamer

U.S. Census Bureau , 2023 fellow

Dominic Beamer is an empathetic leader and collaborator dedicated to elevating government initiatives and solving the complex problems they face.

Social Media: Dominic Beamer linkedIn Icon

Michael Boyce

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services , 2023 fellow

Michael Boyce is Chief of the Innovation and Design for Enhanced Adjudication (IDEA) Division at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Refugee, Asylum and International Operations (RAIO) Directorate, where he oversees technology, analytics, and innovation for USCIS’ humanitarian immigration programs.

Social Media: Michael Boyce linkedIn Icon

Anil Chaudhry

U.S. General Services Administration , 2023 fellow

Anil Chaudhry has more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience in technology delivery, operations, and program management in the defense, intelligence, and national security sectors.

Social Media: Anil Chaudhry linkedIn Icon

Dr. Patrick Clowney

U.S. Department of Education , 2023 fellow

Dr. Patrick Clowney is a combat veteran of the Global War on Terrorism. He has risen up the ranks in the U.S. Air Force, private sector, and the Federal Government.

Social Media: Dr. Patrick Clowney linkedIn Icon

Lyne-Robert Desroches

U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2023 fellow

Ms. Desroches is an attorney and dedicated public servant who has been practicing immigration law in the nonprofit and private sector since 2013.

Social Media: Lyne-Robert Desroches linkedIn Icon

Ashlie B. Flegel

National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2023 fellow

Ashlie Flegel is an engineer and project manager who has made significant impacts to aviation research focusing on developing partnerships, building teams, and establishing a strategic vision.

Social Media: Ashlie B. Flegel linkedIn Icon

Dr. Christopher P. R. Hoppel

U.S. Department of Defense , 2023 fellow

Dr. Christopher P. R. Hoppel is an accomplished engineer and program manager who leads innovative research to solve complex technical problems.

Social Media: Dr. Christopher P. R. Hoppel linkedIn Icon

Mindy A. Kaiden

U.S. Department of Transportation , 2023 fellow

Mindy Kaiden is the Assistant Chief Counsel for Operations and Administration at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA ) in the Department of Transportation.

Social Media: Mindy A. Kaiden linkedIn Icon

Brian Mohr

U.S. Department of Agriculture , 2023 fellow

Brian Mohr is a servant leader and Veteran Marine with a successful history leading projects and people in the military, private, and federal sectors.

Christopher O’Connell

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2023 fellow

Christopher O’Connell is a public health leader who builds teams to innovate and thrive through change.

Social Media: Christopher O’Connell linkedIn Icon

Anny Pachner

U.S. Department of the Treasury , 2023 fellow

Anny Pachner is a senior leader and communications strategist with a history of driving transformational change in the public and private sector.

Social Media: Anny Pachner linkedIn Icon

Katherine Donohue Papillon

U.S. Agency for International Development , 2023 fellow

Katherine Donohue Papillon serves as the Deputy Director for the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) in the Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization.

Social Media: Katherine Donohue Papillon linkedIn Icon

Sean Peters

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2023 fellow

Sean E. Peters is an accomplished leader from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Social Media: Sean Peters linkedIn Icon

Diana Rutberg

National Institute of Health , 2023 fellow

Diana Rutberg has been the Chief Grants Management Officer for the National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research since 2013. In this role, Ms. Rutberg oversees the business operations for a diverse portfolio of 1,000 research grants totaling more than $400 million.

Social Media: Diana Rutberg linkedIn Icon

Aditi Sehgal Shah

U.S. Department of State , 2023 fellow

For more than fifteen years, Aditi Sehgal Shah has worked with multiple federal agencies as a labor and employment litigation attorney, working on a variety of personnel issues from transgender discrimination to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social Media: Aditi Sehgal Shah linkedIn Icon

Vanessa Sloane

Internal Revenue Service , 2023 fellow

Vanessa Sloane has more than 27 years of Federal Government experience in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and currently serves as Executive Assistant to the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) in the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), an independent organization within the IRS.

Maria E. Temiquel

U.S. Department of Labor , 2023 fellow

Maria E. Temiquel has been serving, protecting, and advancing education and employment goals throughout her federal career. Ms. Temiquel brings extensive experience in strategic development and implementation, building a progressive performance management culture.

Social Media: Maria E. Temiquel linkedIn Icon

Marc Tkach

Millennium Challenge Corporation , 2023 fellow

Marc Tkach, founder of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, is a global infrastructure specialist, project management coach, and change agent.

Social Media: Marc Tkach linkedIn Icon

Carmen Coles Tull

U.S. Agency for International Development , 2023 fellow

Carmen Coles Tull is a public policy strategist, coalition builder, and advocate who is committed to addressing the world’s most significant global health challenges.

Social Media: Carmen Coles Tull linkedIn Icon

Damiana Astudillo

Millennium Challenge Corporation , 2022 fellow

International Development Leader in Agriculture, Rural Development, Public Policy, and Social and Gender Inclusion.

Social Media: Damiana Astudillo linkedIn Icon

Lea-Ann Bigelow

Office Federal Financial Management, Transparency and Grants , 2022 fellow

Solutions-driven leader with a passion for continuous improvement in operations and service delivery.

Social Media: Lea-Ann Bigelow linkedIn Icon

Nichelle Johnson Billips

U.S. Agency for International Development , 2022 fellow

Experienced, innovative leader and international legal expert.

Social Media: Nichelle Johnson Billips linkedIn Icon

Frances Chang

U.S. Department of Justice , 2022 fellow

International law expert and cross-agency, cross-cultural collaborator aiding the Department of Justice in foreign engagement.

Social Media: Frances Chang linkedIn Icon

Eric S. Coleman

U.S. Department of Agriculture , 2022 fellow

Veterinarian, agriculture, and public health professional who collaborates globally to bolster national security, advance foreign policy objectives, and strengthen emergency response preparedness.

Osasu Dorsey

U.S. Department of Defense , 2022 fellow

Trusted senior policy adviser, attorney, and collaborative leader.

Social Media: Osasu Dorsey linkedIn Icon

Carlton Drew

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2022 fellow

Government leader focused on outcome measures and change management.

Social Media: Carlton Drew linkedIn Icon

Kylie Gaskins

U.S. Department of Commerce , 2022 fellow

Chemical engineer, innovative process improver, and employee engagement enthusiast.

Social Media: Kylie Gaskins linkedIn Icon

Dr. Michelle Hawkins

U.S. Department of Commerce , 2022 fellow

Motivated leader and accomplished scientist with expertise in weather and climate policy.

Social Media: Dr. Michelle Hawkins linkedIn Icon

Albert (Al) Herrera

U.S. Department of Labor , 2022 fellow

Federal leader in complex program, budget, and policy innovation and implementation.

Social Media: Albert (Al) Herrera linkedIn Icon

Tim Hoyt

U.S. Department of Defense , 2022 fellow

Military Clinical Psychologist and data-driven decision maker striving to reduce mental health stigma and support service member transitions.

Social Media: Tim Hoyt linkedIn Icon

Eraina R. McCoy

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development , 2022 fellow

Servant leader delivering impactful results through developing highly effective teams.

Social Media: Eraina R. McCoy linkedIn Icon

La Tonya Mimms

U.S. Department of Transportation , 2022 fellow

A seasoned policy writer, with experience in developing and implementing national mission critical programs.

Social Media: La Tonya Mimms linkedIn Icon

Patricia Pless

U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2022 fellow

A public sector servant supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection in strategic planning and driving efficient outcomes for the mission directive.

Social Media: Patricia Pless linkedIn Icon

Laura A. Sepulveda Ramirez

U.S. Department of Transportation , 2022 fellow

Human Resources leader, workforce strategist, and diversity, equity, and inclusion champion.

Social Media: Laura A. Sepulveda Ramirez linkedIn Icon

Barbara Sanford

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2022 fellow

A valued civil servant with a proven leadership record in government employing innovative workforce development tactics to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social Media: Barbara Sanford linkedIn Icon

Pam Sessoms

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2022 fellow

Strategic thinker, resilient, conflict manager, coalition builder, executive coach, and mentor.

Social Media: Pam Sessoms linkedIn Icon

Bich-Thuy Sim

U.S. Department of Defense , 2022 fellow

Physician and thought leader in healthcare policy and innovation.

Jay Snipes

U.S. Department of the Treasury, Centralized Receivables Service , 2022 fellow

Senior leader recognized for sustained excellence in operational and portfolio project management with a strong commitment to service in organizations and the community.

Social Media: Jay Snipes linkedIn Icon

Lucinda A. Wade

U.S. Department of State , 2022 fellow

IT executive whose expertise and collaborative skills advance the U.S. State Department’s organizational mission.

Social Media: Lucinda A. Wade linkedIn Icon

Christine Assili

U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2021 fellow

Federal leader in strategic communications and transportation security.

Social Media: Christine Assili linkedIn Icon

Melinda Campos

U.S. Agency for International Development , 2021 fellow

Experienced leader, attorney, and expert in international law.

Social Media: Melinda Campos linkedIn Icon

Shantá M. Cardiel

U.S. General Services Administration , 2021 fellow

Leader in federal workspace management.

Social Media: Shantá M. Cardiel linkedIn Icon

Reena Duseja

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2021 fellow

Physician and policy researcher for cross-cutting solutions.

Social Media: Reena Duseja linkedIn Icon

Mary Eisenhauer

U.S. Department of Defense , 2021 fellow

Resource-focused, results-oriented federal executive.

Social Media: Mary Eisenhauer linkedIn Icon

David M. Gratz

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , 2021 fellow

Supervising attorney with expertise in veterans’ law.

Social Media: David M. Gratz linkedIn Icon

Victor Hall

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2021 fellow

Focused on the safe use of nuclear power technology.

Social Media: Victor Hall linkedIn Icon

Dr. Brian Holm-Hansen

U.S. Department of Defense , 2021 fellow

Mechanical engineer and leader in aviation research.

Social Media: Dr. Brian Holm-Hansen linkedIn Icon

Scott Jackson

U.S. Department of Defense , 2021 fellow

Public servant focused on building better government.

Social Media: Scott Jackson linkedIn Icon

Christopher G. Moore

U.S. Department of Transportation , 2021 fellow

Dedicated public servant and responsible citizen.

Social Media: Christopher G. Moore linkedIn Icon

Ariel Novick

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2021 fellow

Federal leader in healthcare program innovation & implementation.

Social Media: Ariel Novick linkedIn Icon

Jacob Parcell

U.S. General Services Administration , 2021 fellow

Public servant dedicated to customer service and innovative design.

Social Media: Jacob Parcell linkedIn Icon

Heather M. Shirey

U.S. Department of Defense , 2021 fellow

Innovative engineer, scientist, and technical advisor who collaborates globally to solve problems.

Social Media: Heather M. Shirey linkedIn Icon

Candice Gayton Spalding

U.S. Department of Labor , 2021 fellow

Executive leader in federal administrative services.

Social Media: Candice Gayton Spalding linkedIn Icon

Thomas Tso

U.S. Department of Labor , 2021 fellow

Expert on retirement and welfare benefits law.

Social Media: Thomas Tso linkedIn Icon

John D. Tuminaro

U.S. Department of State , 2021 fellow

Seasoned diplomat and food security advisor.

Social Media: John D. Tuminaro linkedIn Icon

Katherine Tyner, PhD

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2021 fellow

Expert in complex drug formulations and science policy.

Social Media: Katherine Tyner, PhD linkedIn Icon

William J. Weinig

U.S. Department of Defense , 2021 fellow

Government leader with broad experience managing teams in acquisition environments.

Social Media: William J. Weinig linkedIn Icon

Terry O. Woods, Ph.D.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2021 fellow

Innovator focused on providing patients access to safe, effective medical devices.

Social Media: Terry O. Woods, Ph.D. linkedIn Icon

Bronson Armstrong

U.S. Department of Defense , 2020 fellow

Bronson Armstrong is an accomplished national security and business expert. He is an enterprise-focused, results-oriented federal executive with experience leading teams at all levels with a strategic focus.

Social Media: Bronson Armstrong linkedIn Icon

Maria Cheeks

U.S. Department of the Treasury , 2020 fellow

Maria Cheeks is an innovative and results-oriented public servant with over 28 years in tax administration and policy implementation at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Social Media: Maria Cheeks linkedIn Icon

Chad Clifford

U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2020 fellow

Chad Clifford is an attorney and leader in the Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Office of Chief Counsel with over 13 years of career federal experience.

Social Media: Chad Clifford linkedIn Icon

CAPT Cheryl A. Ford, DR.P.H.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2020 fellow

CAPT Cheryl A. Ford is a Health Services Officer in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

Social Media: CAPT Cheryl A. Ford, DR.P.H. linkedIn Icon

Anthony Garza

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2020 fellow

CAPT Garza serves as the Senior Program Manager in the Office of Counterterrorism and Emerging Threats (OCET) at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Social Media: Anthony Garza linkedIn Icon

Tracy Hancock

U.S. Department of Agriculture , 2020 fellow

Tracy is the Director of Knowledge Management and Communications (KMC) in USDA Forest Service with Research & Development.

Social Media: Tracy Hancock linkedIn Icon

Lance Kvetko

U.S. Department of Justice , 2020 fellow

Lance Kvetko is the Chief of Laboratory Management and Operations for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Social Media: Lance Kvetko linkedIn Icon

Denis A. Ortega, ED.D.

U.S. Department of Transportation , 2020 fellow

Denis Ortega is an organizational effectiveness and human resources expert specializing in enhancing the effectiveness of teams, leadership development, and coaching.

Social Media: Denis A. Ortega, ED.D. linkedIn Icon

Anna Ramachandran

U.S. Department of the Treasury , 2020 fellow

Anna Ramachandran is a dedicated public servant with extensive experience in leading multi-million Information Technology projects and programs for over 20 years.

Social Media: Anna Ramachandran linkedIn Icon

Houman Rasouli

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2020 fellow

Houman Rasouli is a results-driven executive with more than 25 years of leading private and public organizations to build agile, high functioning, and trusting environments, where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Social Media: Houman Rasouli linkedIn Icon

Sarah B. Smith

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2020 fellow

Sarah Smith joined the White House Leadership Development Program from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Social Media: Sarah B. Smith linkedIn Icon

Sharice Smith-Lewis

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , 2020 fellow

Sharice Smith-Lewis joins us from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Social Media: Sharice Smith-Lewis linkedIn Icon

Paul Spanos

U.S. Department of Labor , 2020 fellow

Paul Spanos is a senior trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Social Media: Paul Spanos linkedIn Icon

Anselm Beach

U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2019 fellow

Anselm Beach is a combat veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He is dedicated to excellence in public service and has held positions of increasing responsibility in the U.S. Army, and the Federal Government.

Social Media: Anselm Beach linkedIn Icon

Dr. Michelle Dorsey

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , 2019 fellow

Dr. Michelle Dorsey is a dedicated public servant, committed to driving excellence and innovation in health care.

Social Media: Dr. Michelle Dorsey linkedIn Icon

Helena Fu

U.S. Department of Energy , 2019 fellow

Helena Fu is an environmental planner, energy policy analyst, and foreign affairs specialist with over 16 years of experience in leading and managing complex projects in the United States and overseas for the public and private sectors.

Social Media: Helena Fu linkedIn Icon

Nicoletta Giordani

Office of Management and Budget , 2019 fellow

Nicoletta S. Giordani is a national security and business expert specializing in corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, national security investment reviews, and Federal budget formulation and execution.

Social Media: Nicoletta Giordani linkedIn Icon

Tamara S. Hamaty

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2019 fellow

Tamara S. Hamaty serves as Associate Director for Public Health Intelligence for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Department of Health and Human Services.

Social Media: Tamara S. Hamaty linkedIn Icon

Robert Hankinson

U.S. Department of State , 2019 fellow

Robert Hankinson is a cybersecurity expert, currently serving as the Information Integrity Branch (IIB) Chief at the U.S. Department of State (DOS).

Social Media: Robert Hankinson linkedIn Icon

Jay Huie

U.S. General Services Administration , 2019 fellow

Jay Huie joined the White House Leadership Development Program to explore and explain the government’s ability to use information and information technology to deliver visibly better results, improve insight and accountability, and unlock the economic potential of federal data.

Social Media: Jay Huie linkedIn Icon

Lelia Jackson

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , 2019 fellow

Lelia Jackson serves as the Director of the Center for Compassionate Care Innovation, where she leads VA’s efforts to explore emerging treatments and therapies to enhance Veterans’ well-being.

Social Media: Lelia Jackson linkedIn Icon

Bradley Jewitt

National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2019 fellow

Bradley Jewitt is an accomplished, enterprise-focused, results-oriented federal mission support services executive with experience at all levels of government and the military.

Social Media: Bradley Jewitt linkedIn Icon

Yaro T. Kulchyckyj

U.S. Department of State , 2019 fellow

Mr. Yaro T. Kulchyckyj is a highly innovative and results-oriented professional public servant, committed to excellence in government, integrity in character, and efficiency in performance.

Social Media: Yaro T. Kulchyckyj linkedIn Icon

Salim R. Mawani, CPA, CGFM

U.S. Department of Transportation , 2019 fellow

Salim Mawani is a member of Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Social Media: Salim R. Mawani, CPA, CGFM linkedIn Icon

Clifford McCoy

Transportation Security Administration , 2019 fellow

Cliff McCoy serves as Deputy Chief Security Officer (DCSO) for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and is assigned to the Law Enforcement and Federal Air Marshal Service.

Social Media: Clifford McCoy linkedIn Icon

Gloria J. Perry, PMP

U.S. Department of Defense , 2019 fellow

Ms. Gloria J. Perry currently serves as a Senior Advisor for the $10B Air Force Small Business Program, where she advises Senior Acquisition Leaders on acquisition strategies to provide innovative solutions to warfighter needs, ensuring affordability, competition and maximum small business participation.

Social Media: Gloria J. Perry, PMP linkedIn Icon

Richard A. Skokowski

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2019 fellow

Mr. Skokowski has been a role model of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) values during his distinguished 28 year career.

Social Media: Richard A. Skokowski linkedIn Icon

Kimberly Smith

U.S. Agency for International Development , 2019 fellow

Kimberly Smith is an expert in development finance policy and statistics which she gained during her 18-year career in international development.

Social Media: Kimberly Smith linkedIn Icon

Kim Tuminaro

U.S. Department of State , 2019 fellow

Kim Tuminaro is a transformational leader who mobilizes people, ideas and networks to advance U.S. economic interests with the European Union.

Social Media: Kim Tuminaro linkedIn Icon

Khoa Vo

National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2019 fellow

Khoa Vo is chief of the Spaceport Systems Branch in Exploration Research and Technology Programs at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Social Media: Khoa Vo linkedIn Icon

Michael Dunlevy

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board , 2018 fellow

Michael is a nuclear-chemical engineer currently serving as the Lead Engineer for nuclear safety oversight activities at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB).

Social Media: Michael Dunlevy linkedIn Icon

Sabrina Ferguson-Ward

U.S. Department of Agriculture , 2018 fellow

Sabrina has over 22 years of federal service. She was appointed as Director of Resource Management Programs in June 2010 for Biotechnology Regulatory Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Social Media: Sabrina Ferguson-Ward linkedIn Icon

Scott Kelberg

U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2018 fellow

Scott is the Assistant Director for the National Training and Education Division (NTED), National Preparedness Directorate, FEMA.

Social Media: Scott Kelberg linkedIn Icon

Matthew Lunder

U.S. Department of Justice , 2018 fellow

Matthew Lunder serves as a trial attorney at the United States Department of Justice in the Antitrust Division’s Criminal Enforcement Program.

Social Media: Matthew Lunder linkedIn Icon

Jerri Marr

U.S. Department of Agriculture , 2018 fellow

Jerri is the Assistant Director for Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Resources (RHVR) for the USDA Forest Service in Washington D.C.

Social Media: Jerri Marr linkedIn Icon

Jennifer K. McDannell

U.S. Department of Justice , 2018 fellow

Jennifer K. McDannell is a Deputy Chief at the United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section.

Social Media: Jennifer K. McDannell linkedIn Icon

Cheryl L. Mcdonald, M.D.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2018 fellow

Dr. McDonald is a Medical Officer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Social Media: Cheryl L. Mcdonald, M.D. linkedIn Icon

Victoria Premaza

U.S. Department of Energy , 2018 fellow

Victoria has over fifteen years of domestic and international engineering and project and program management experience.

Nathan Sanfilippo

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission , 2018 fellow

Nathan is an expert in nuclear regulatory policy, licensing, and oversight, which he has developed over his 15 year career at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Social Media: Nathan Sanfilippo linkedIn Icon

Leticia Sierra

U.S. Department of Labor , 2018 fellow

Leticia Sierra is a senior attorney specializing in immigration in the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor.

Social Media: Leticia Sierra linkedIn Icon

Kyra Stewart

U.S. Department of Transportation , 2018 fellow

Kyra M. Stewart serves as the Director of Innovation at the US Department of Transportation.

Social Media: Kyra Stewart linkedIn Icon

Bryan Swann

U.S. Department of the Treasury , 2018 fellow

Bryan is a public servant, and public speaker/entrepreneur originally from Maryland.

Social Media: Bryan Swann linkedIn Icon

Paul Wagner

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers , 2018 fellow

Currently a Division Chief at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Institute for Water Resources (IWR), where I serve as a senior ecologist and supervisor to 16 subject matter experts working on water resources science, policy, and planning methods.

Social Media: Paul Wagner linkedIn Icon

Talin Zarookian

U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2018 fellow

Talin Zarookian serves as the Section Chief for Resource and Program Management for the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program within the Transportation Security Administration’s Office of Security Operations.

Mark Ackiewicz

U.S. Department of Energy , 2017 fellow

Mark Ackiewicz is the Director for the Division of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Research and Development (R&D) at the Department of Energy (DOE).

Bernadette Adams

U.S. Department of Education , 2017 fellow

Bernadette Adams is a recognized leader in educational technology policy.

Social Media: Bernadette Adams linkedIn Icon

Kelly Alexander

U.S. Department of Defense , 2017 fellow

Kelly. Alexander serves as the ASA(ALT) Director, COE for System of Systems Engineering & Integration (SoSEI) to oversee, direct and guide the Army’s transition to COE that will enable the Army’s Mission command Network 2020.

Social Media: Kelly Alexander linkedIn Icon

Dr. David Armitage

U.S. Department of State , 2017 fellow

Dr. David Armitage heads the European Regional Analysis unit at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR).

Kathleen Carson

U.S. General Services Administration , 2017 fellow

Kathleen Carson currently serves as the Director of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service’s (FAS) Office of Customer Accounts & Research, Customer Outreach Division.

Social Media: Kathleen Carson linkedIn Icon

Carolyn Fleming-Williams

Federal Communications Commission , 2017 fellow

Carolyn Fleming-Williams provides leadership in advancing OCBO’s mission to promote competition and innovation in telecommunications ownership and information services.

Social Media: Carolyn Fleming-Williams linkedIn Icon

Robert Green

U.S. General Services Administration , 2017 fellow

Robert Green is currently the director of the GSA Region 5, Design and Construction division overseeing a design and construction program of approximately $575 million in capital construction projects.

Noreen Hecmanczuk

U.S. Department of Labor , 2017 fellow

Noreen M. Hecmanczuk is the Director of the Office of Succession Planning and Employee Engagement at the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Social Media: Noreen Hecmanczuk linkedIn Icon

Emily Kilcrease

U.S. Department of Commerce , 2017 fellow

Emily Kilcrease is an international trade and investment expert, specializing in national security investment reviews, trade agreement negotiation and compliance, and trade capacity building.

Social Media: Emily Kilcrease linkedIn Icon

Kevin Mcghaw

National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2017 fellow

Kevin McGhaw is an expert in the fields of strategic communications and external affairs with over 22 years of experience in congressional relations, legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and public communications.

Social Media: Kevin Mcghaw linkedIn Icon

John Rigg

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2017 fellow

John Rigg has worked as Director of the Office of Policy Analysis since 2012. Prior to his work at HRSA, he was a Senior Medicare Analyst at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of Legislation.

Social Media: John Rigg linkedIn Icon

Vicki Simons

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency , 2017 fellow

Vicki Anderson Simons is a Senior Advisor in the Office of Water at the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Social Media: Vicki Simons linkedIn Icon

Eileen Vidrine

U.S. Department of Defense , 2017 fellow

Eileen Vidrine joined the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence in 2012, as the DoD Intelligence Community Enterprise Architect for the Human Capital Management Office (HCMO).

Social Media: Eileen Vidrine linkedIn Icon

Kenneth Wright

National Aeronautics and Space Administration , 2017 fellow

Mr. Kenneth Wright is the Chief Operating Officer of the Research Directorate (RD) at NASA Langley Research.

Social Media: Kenneth Wright linkedIn Icon

Dr. Susan Camarena

U.S. Department of Transportation , 2016 fellow

Dr. Camarena leads the FTA Learning and Knowledge Management Group.

Social Media: Dr. Susan Camarena linkedIn Icon

Darbi Dillon

U.S. Department of Defense , 2016 fellow

Darbi S. Dillon is currently serving as a Fellow in the White House Leadership Development Program.

Social Media: Darbi Dillon linkedIn Icon

Claire Ehmann

U.S. Agency for International Development , 2016 fellow

Claire Ehmann is an expert on international development, with over twenty years of experience working on global democracy issues.

Social Media: Claire Ehmann linkedIn Icon

Dr. Andrew Garrett

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2016 fellow

Dr. Andrew Garrett, MD, MPH, is the Director of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Social Media: Dr. Andrew Garrett linkedIn Icon

James Ghiloni

U.S. General Services Administration , 2016 fellow

Mr. Jim Ghiloni is the Professional Services Program Management Executive within the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) at the General Services Administration (GSA).

Social Media: James Ghiloni linkedIn Icon

Elaine Ho

Internal Revenue Service , 2016 fellow

Elaine P. Ho is the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Internal Revenue Service.

Social Media: Elaine Ho linkedIn Icon

Bruce Hollywood

U.S. Department of Defense , 2016 fellow

Mr. Bruce Hollywood is a member of the initial cohort of the White House Leadership Development Program.

Social Media: Bruce Hollywood linkedIn Icon

Christopher Landers

U.S. Department of Energy , 2016 fellow

Mr. Landers has worked in the field of nuclear nonproliferation for over ten years, starting with short stints supporting the United Nations Department for Disarmament Affairs and the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization Preparatory Commission.

Social Media: Christopher Landers linkedIn Icon

Tiffany Lightbourn

U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2016 fellow

Dr. Lightbourn is the Chief of Research & Evaluation in the Office of Policy and Strategy at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Social Media: Tiffany Lightbourn linkedIn Icon

Jeremy Pelter

U.S. Small Business Administration , 2016 fellow

Jeremy Pelter is currently the Business Operations Officer for the Office of Investment and Innovation at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Social Media: Jeremy Pelter linkedIn Icon

Jessica Powers

U.S. Department of Defense , 2016 fellow

Ms. Powers is the Director for Space Policy Engagement in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy.

Social Media: Jessica Powers linkedIn Icon

Daniel Schoettinger

U.S. Department of Homeland Security , 2016 fellow

Daniel Schoettinger currently serves as the Deputy Director, Office of Selective Acquisitions (OSA) within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Social Media: Daniel Schoettinger linkedIn Icon

Jack Schreibman

U.S. Department of Transportation , 2016 fellow

Jack Schreibman is the Deputy Associate Administrator for Administration for the Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

Social Media: Jack Schreibman linkedIn Icon

Kala Surprenant

U.S. Department of Education , 2016 fellow

Kala Shah Surprenant is a senior attorney from the Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Education (ED).

Social Media: Kala Surprenant linkedIn Icon

Gordon W. Weynand

U.S. Agency for International Development , 2016 fellow

Gordon W. Weynand is the Director, Technical Services Division, within the Office of Afghanistan & Pakistan Affairs.

Marc Wynne

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services , 2016 fellow

Marc Wynne started his federal career in 2010 joining the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services, as a Senior Advisor assisting in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

Social Media: Marc Wynne linkedIn Icon