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IMPACT Podcast Series
IMPACT is FORUM’s signature podcast highlighting the women whose leadership, expertise, and vision are shaping the future of government, technology, and the federal contracting community. Each episode features in-depth, authentic conversations with executives, trailblazers, innovators, and rising leaders who are driving meaningful progress across the public and private sectors.
The podcast explores a wide range of topics essential to modern leadership: building inclusive workplaces, navigating career advancement, leading through change, supporting mission outcomes, and fostering collaboration between government and industry. Guests share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and actionable insights that empower listeners to lead with confidence and drive impact within their organizations.
IMPACT offers more than professional stories—it provides a platform for thoughtful dialogue on mentorship, opportunity, innovation, and the challenges and successes women encounter at every level of the GovCon and federal technology ecosystem. Whether you are an emerging professional, a seasoned executive, or someone passionate about leadership and community, the podcast delivers inspiration and practical guidance you can apply immediately.
About the Host:
Mary Ann Brown hosts IMPACT and brings deep experience supporting government–industry collaboration. As Senior Director of Operations at FORUM, she helps create strategic events, leadership initiatives, and platforms that elevate voices across the federal community and advance meaningful conversations about leadership and mission success.
Subscribe to IMPACT to hear the stories and perspectives of the women shaping the federal landscape—and to be inspired by the leadership driving change across government and industry.
IMPACT Podcast Series
Making a Difference in the Future for Children
Today we speak with the CEO of The Children's Inn at NIH about an upcoming Gala fundraiser for the program and how she strives to make a difference in the future of children's lives.
The Gala supports the mission of The Inn to provide “A Place Like Home” to children, teens, and young adults with rare and serious diseases whose best hope for a diagnosis or treatment is an NIH clinical research study. An Evening for Hope highlights The Inn’s role as a partner in hope and discovery with the NIH and its groundbreaking work. Inn families participating in NIH clinical research studies play a vital role in improving health worldwide.
Jennie Lucca, Chief Executive Officer, Children's Inn at NIH
With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Jennie Lucca has devoted her professional career to the betterment of others, specifically children, teens, and young adults. As Chief Executive Officer of The Children's Inn at NIH, Jennie oversees the organization's strategic direction, operations, and financial sustainability while ensuring the highest quality of services and programs for residents and families. In tandem with her work at The Inn, Jennie has earned recognition for her visionary and impactful leadership, including the Leading for Impact Award, Women in Leadership Award, and the Visionary Award. As CEO, Jennie is committed to advancing the mission and vision of The Children's Inn at NIH and creating a positive and lasting difference in the lives of the children and families The Inn serves.
The Children’s Inn at NIH is a free residential “Place Like Home’’ for families with children, teens, and young adults participating in leading-edge research studies at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIH Clinical Center is the nation’s premier biomedical research hospital, providing an opportunity for our families to be partners in advancing medical discoveries and improving the health of people worldwide. While the NIH takes care of the child’s medical needs, The Inn strives to reduce the burden of illness on families and make childhood possible.
DETAILS
Date:
April 27
Time:
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT
Website:
https://childrensinn.org/event/evening-for-hope-2024/
ORGANIZER
The Children’s Inn at NIH
View Organizer Website
Raffle and Silent Auction for An Evening of Hope:
https://one.bidpal.net/hope2024/welcome
VENUE
The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner
1700 Tysons Blvd
McLean, VA 22102 United States + Google Map
Phone
202-471-4228
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