Join us for our 8th Annual Leading for IMPACT, Women in Leadership Conference and Award Ceremony on Friday, October 17, 2025!
Our premier fall event recognizes the women who are making an IMPACT--providing strong leadership, mentoring the next generation of stars, and continually transforming the way technology is implemented through their mission-focused strategic programs in the Federal space.
At this event we also honor women with our prestigious Leading for IMPACT award, and recognize these trailblazers as they improve their organizations and mission-focused strategic programs across the Federal Civilian, Federal Health, and Military Health, Technology, Defense and Consulting Communities.
Event Speakers:
Theresa Goudie, Board Chair, Reston Runway to the Cure
Zaneta Adams, Family Court Referee; Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, Veterans Affairs
Julie Vida, President, JRVida LLC
Danielle Applegate, VP,CGI Federal; former National Outreach Coordinator for the Center for Women Veterans
Lee Ann Crochunis, Deputy Dr. OIT,CMS
Ratima Kataria, VP Strategy and Growth – Federal Health, ICF
Ann Dunkin, CEO, Dunkin Global Advisors; former CIO Dept of Energy
Jothi Dugar, The Chaos Coordinator
Solitaire Carroll, former Acting Director of Veteran Services Portfolio, The Department of Veterans Affairs
Krista Yager, VP-Health, Peraton
Katrina Brisbon, CEO, The Columbia Alliance; FORMER Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisitions, HHS
CONFERENCE HOURS:
Check-In 12:45-1:30PM | Event Begins at 1:30PM | Event Ends at 5:00PM
Register today to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing and keep up with updates on what promises to be an IMPACTful event!
Curious about Sponsorship opportunities? Contact maryann.brown@govforum.io
Please note we will have a photographer present at this event and will post pictures afterward on social media and our site.
Thank you to our sponsors:
