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Goal Three of our strategic plan, Professional Progress, is defined as "partnering with businesses and government to broaden our student market reach and grow employment opportunities for students." This goal, which is closely aligned with our college's commitment to creating an innovation ecosystem, has been pivotal in fostering continuous development and career readiness for our students, faculty, and the broader community.
We expanded opportunities for our students and enhanced their career prospects through practical engagement with industry and government. Some key activities included launching a new Dean's Advisory Board, expanding participation in our professional roundtable, and creating GSPM board committees to support enrollment, recruit talent, and cultivate partner relationships.
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Goal Three of our strategic plan, Professional Progress, is defined as "partnering with businesses and government to broaden our student market reach and grow employment opportunities for students.”
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Over the past year, we have significantly expanded our external engagement activities across various avenues, including the launch of a Dean’s Advisory Board, formation of strategic committees and multimedia initiatives, and development of Signature Events like our Industry Professional Access Roundtable.
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The Professional Access Roundtable Signature Event Series is a key initiative under Goal Three: Professional Progress, exemplifying our commitment to fostering industry connections and enhancing career opportunities for our students. This series brings together students, alumni, and employers for small-group discussions on current hot topics within various professions, offering an invaluable platform for networking and professional development. We attract roundtable discussion leaders from across our college's industry partners, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives and expertise. By engaging directly with leaders in their fields, students gain practical insights and connections that help broaden their career prospects and deepen their understanding of industry trends. This initiative aligns closely with our goal of expanding employment opportunities and fostering an innovation ecosystem that bridges academia with business and government. Industry leaders engaged who have participated in our Professional Access Roundtables include:
Anne Banner
Chief Communications and Marketing Officer - The GW Medical Faculty Associates and the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Pete Contostavlos
Senior Manager, National Security Solutions - Amazon
Julius Hobson
Senior Policy Advisor - Polsinelli
Desiree Kennedy
Chief Operations Director - House of Representatives - Rep. Nanette Barragan
Scott Smith
Principal, Government & Public Sector - Cybersecurity Technology Consulting Practice Lead at Ernst & Young (EY)
Dmitry Korolev
Principal - Security Risk Management at Verizon
Matt Hayden
Vice President of Cyber Client Engagement at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
Adam Glaser
Managing Director at KPMG
Sharon McBride
Global Head of Policy Mobilization - DoorDash
Anne Rancourt
Communications Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse - National Institutes of Health
Tim Riordan
President & CEO - Business-Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC)
Traci Scott
Communications and Research Lead - MITRE
Samara Sheff
Communications Director - Office of Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04)
Mike Bishop
Founder and President - American General Council PLC
Bret Caldwell
Deputy Chief of Staff - International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Sacha Chadwick
Associate Publicist - Harper Collins Publishers
Tihomir (“T”) Hristov
Systems Architect - Cisco Systems
Mike Matechak
Principal for Technology Consulting, DHS & Other Government and Private Sector Accounts - Ernst & Young, LLP (EY)
Sherene McDougall
Ethics & Compliance Education & Training Coordinator - Northrop Grumman
Robert (Bob) Pikora
Transportation Planner - Fairfax County
Vanetta Pledger
Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology Services - City of Alexandria
Sal Sferrazza
Lieutenant Colonel/Commander - United States Department of Defense
Scott Suozzi
Advisory Council & Executive Corps - Nonprofits First
Tiara Beatty
Editor, Multiplatform Content - National Geographic
Susan David Carevic
Sr. Technical Program Manager - Amazon AWS
Lucian Niemeyer
CEO - NADSCO Tech
Linet Khoranian
Business Development Manager - Noble Supply
Joshua Pena
Director, Public Affairs - US Marine Corps
Nick Reese
Co-Founder and COO - Frontier Foundry
Brent Riddle
Chief, Coordination Section - Fairfax County Department of Transportation
Karissa Samuelson
Paralegal I - Williams & Connolly LLP
Joshua Peña
Director, Public Affairs - US Marine Corps
This collaboration is a key strategic move to promote our programs and faculty, enhancing our visibility within both business and government sectors. By leveraging Fed Insider’s wide network, we are opening new avenues for practical engagement, career readiness, and professional growth for our students, faculty, and alumni. This partnership is part of a broader effort, including initiatives like Experiential Learning, the Cyber Academy, and Applied Politics, which collectively ensure sustained progress in preparing our community for impactful careers.
