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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
Leading Large Corporations with Stacy Schwartz of RingCentral
As a well-networked expert with experience leading $1B+ businesses in the federal space, Stacy Schwartz is focused on helping other women rise up in the STEM space. Let's hear from the Head of U.S. Public Sector and Education for RingCentral today.
Stacy Schwartz is RingCentral's Head of U.S. Public Sector and Education. As such, she is responsible for overseeing the public sector business at RingCentral, leading FedRAMP compliance efforts and spearheading RingCentral's overall go-to-market strategy. She helps government organizations and academic institutions meet their missions through intelligent, resilient, cloud-based UCaaS and contact center communications.
Before joining RingCentral, Stacy spent two decades at AT&T and served nine years as vice president of public sector, overseeing public safety, FirstNet and education. She is also extremely passionate about mentoring and leading others to professional and personal success.
IMPACT: Women in Leadership with Mary Ann Brown features conversations with trailblazing women shaping the future of business, government, and innovation.
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