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What does it take to modernize government systems without losing sight of the people they serve?

In this episode of FORUM Impact: Women in Leadership, we sit down with Olivia Trivisani Bowker, Founder & CEO of Amivero, a mission-driven federal technology services firm advancing national security, public safety, and trusted government operations.

With nearly two decades delivering IT initiatives across the Department of Homeland Security, Olivia shares how her early career experiences shaped her leadership philosophy—and why empathy, data, and accountability are essential to sustainable innovation in government.

Founded in 2018 in Reston, VA, Amivero supports agencies including DHS (ICE, CBP, USCIS), DOJ, GSA TTS, and DOT, helping them modernize systems, responsibly deploy AI, combat fraud, and reclaim thousands of hours of manual work through intelligent automation.

🎧 In this conversation, we explore:

• Leading federal modernization efforts from contract win to delivery
• Building a values-driven company you’d be proud to pass on
• Why human-centered, data-driven design delivers real mission impact
• Returning up to 95% of manual processing time back to frontline staff
• Scaling AI, automation, identity management, and fraud detection responsibly
• Creating a Best Place to Work culture in high-stakes environments
• Lessons in leadership, innovation, and balance—especially for women in tech and government

This episode is a must-listen for leaders in government technology, federal IT, AI in the public sector, cybersecurity, data analytics, and mission-driven entrepreneurship.

👉 Where empathy meets technology—and data fuels real results.

#FORUMImpact #WomenInLeadership #FederalIT #GovernmentTechnology #HumanCenteredDesign #DataDrivenLeadership #AIinGovernment #WomenInLeadership #PublicSectorInnovation #MissionDriven #Cybersecurity #Automation #LeadershipPodcast

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What does it really take to lead when credibility, visibility, and trust are non-negotiable?

On this episode of Impact: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Julie Murphy, President of Sage Communications, to explore leadership at the intersection of technology, public sector, and high-stakes communications.

With more than two decades of experience directing public relations, marketing, social media, and influencer programs, Julie shares the leadership lessons shaped by navigating complex environments—where organizations must not only be seen and heard, but believed and acted on.

In this conversation, Julie discusses:

• Leading a communications agency serving both fast-moving tech innovators and highly structured public sector organizations
• What leaders often misunderstand about credibility—especially women in high-visibility roles
• The unspoken leadership challenges women face in male-dominated tech spaces
• Staying grounded while managing recognition, influence, and success
• Why mentorship, advocacy, and board leadership are essential for the next generation
• How leaders communicate with confidence when the stakes—and scrutiny—are incredibly high

Julie also shares the one mindset shift that can make the biggest difference early in a woman’s leadership journey—and why being a fourth-generation Syracuse Newhouse graduate means she truly bleeds Orange 🍊.

This episode is a must-listen for women leading—or aspiring to lead—in communications, technology, public affairs, and mission-driven organizations.

#ImpactWomenInLeadership #WomenInLeadership #CommunicationsLeadership #PublicRelations #WomenInTech #ExecutiveLeadership #Credibility #LeadershipPodcast #PublicAffairs

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This episode holds lasting insight we wanted to share again.

In this inspiring episode of the IMPACT: Women in Leadership Podcast, host Mary Ann Brown welcomes Lisa Shea Mundt, Co-Founder of The Pulse of GovCon, a research and advisory firm transforming how companies compete in the federal contracting space.

With more than 14 years of experience in federal proposals and procurement strategy, Lisa has contributed to 200+ proposal efforts totaling billions of dollars in contract wins. She’s also a nationally respected trainer in Business Development, Capture Management, Proposal Management, and Orals Coaching—and is currently pursuing her PhD in Writing and Rhetoric at George Mason University.

In this candid conversation, Lisa shares:

• What drives her as a leader, mentor, and founder
• A defining moment that shaped her leadership style
• How resilience plays a critical role in long-term success
• Why mentorship matters—especially for women in technology and GovCon

Lisa also introduces The Pulse’s BD 360° methodology, a holistic approach to optimizing the federal sales engine and building a sustainable competitive edge.

As Past President of Women in Technology (WIT) and a board member of the JMU Federal Dukes Alumni Chapter, Lisa is deeply committed to opening doors for others—and leaving a legacy rooted in innovation, purpose, and confidence.

Whether you’re new to GovCon or a seasoned professional, this episode offers practical insight, leadership inspiration, and a powerful reminder of what it means to make an impact.

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