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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 leave a lasting legacy.

Kym also reveals how her firm helps CEOs and business leaders uncover inefficiencies, automate repetitive work, and use AI to save time, reduce costs, and accelerate growth. Through the proprietary ADPE™ Framework (Assess, Diagnose, Prescribe, Evaluate), Kym’s team diagnoses workflow bottlenecks, prescribes tailored AI solutions, and measures ROI with a customized Opportunity Matrix—ensuring tech adoption drives real results.

Whether you’re leading a team, navigating digital transformation, or exploring how AI can optimize your organization, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies, leadership insights, and inspiration for staying ahead in a fast-changing world.

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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, Department of Veterans Affairs, and as Senate committee staff. She discusses the mentors who guided her path and the defining moments that influenced her leadership approach in building modern digital products for public service missions.

As a founding member of both the Digital Services Coalition and the Digital WOSB Alliance, Jessica brings unique insights into supporting women-owned businesses in the tech sector. She shares practical strategies for encouraging young women to pursue leadership roles in male-dominated industries and her vision for accelerating progress for women in leadership.

Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on navigating career transitions, building mission-driven organizations, and creating pathways for the next generation of women leaders in government technology.

Guest: Jessica Morris, President and CEO, Pluribus Digital

Topics Covered:

• From government service to tech entrepreneurship
• Mentorship and pivotal career moments
• Leading in male-dominated industries
• Building woman-owned businesses in digital services
• Strategies for encouraging young women leaders
• The future of women in leadership

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About Pluribus Digital: A Woman-Owned Small Business building digital products for public service missions, supporting agencies including USCIS, GSA, CDC, FDIC, Library of Congress, and VA through modern design, development, and delivery practices.

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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 as an oncology nurse at Johns Hopkins to leading the Center for Global Health at NCI. With a heart for service and an unyielding passion for making a difference, Cathy shares the profound experiences and mentorships that guided her on her path, including the powerful role of women in leadership within male-dominated industries.

We’ll dive into her personal journey, exploring her transition from frontline care to program development, and the invaluable lessons she’s learned along the way. Cathy also offers her insights on how we can encourage more young women to aspire to leadership roles and navigate careers in industries often dominated by men.

As Cathy prepares for the next chapter after nearly four decades of service, she offers a vision for the future of women in leadership and shares steps we can all take to accelerate progress in achieving greater gender equality in the workplace.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, legacy, and the power of uplifting others.

Guest: Cathy Muha
Company: Maximus
LinkedIn: Cathy Muha on LinkedIn
Great Story on Her Time at NCI: Cathy Muha Retirement Story at NCI

Cathy Muha, Senior Director, Customer Experience Accelerator, Maximus

Cathy Muha is an executive with more than 30 years of experience in both the federal and private sectors, specializing in business strategy, organizational change, and technological innovations aimed at advancing health outcomes.

In her current role as the Customer Experience (CX) Market Lead for Health, Cathy focuses on strategizing market interactions and enhancing customer experiences across various health agencies and sectors. She identifies opportunities for CX innovation, drives market engagement, collects insights on emerging trends, and aligns CX initiatives with the needs of agencies and business development priorities.

Before joining Maximus, Cathy served as the Director of Planning and Operations at the Center for Global Health within the National Cancer Institute (NCI) where she implemented strategies to enhance service delivery and improve organizational effectiveness. Her notable achievements include modernizing workforce systems, contract processes, and the workforce development enterprise.

Throughout her career, Cathy has been dedicated to advancing national and international collaborations in innovative health delivery models to enhance care and improve health outcomes in low-resource settings.

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