Mission is Possible Podcast

Guidehouse & American University’s School of Public Affairs present “Mission Is Possible,” a series of podcasts based on discussions in the National Security Sector. These critically important topics highlight the important work that is being done across the U.S Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and other national security agencies. Discover challenges, opportunities, and best practices amongst government leaders.

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Creating a Vision for the Future of Work

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Creating a Vision for the Future of Work

Featuring Janice deGarmo, Director of the Office of Management Strategy and Solutions (M/SS) at the U.S. Department of State.

Cautionary Tales: How Technology Implementation is Impacting the Law Enforcement Landscape

Featuring John Markovic (Senior Policy Advisor, Bureau of Justice Assistance), Cary Coglianese (Edward B. Shils Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania), Kumar Kibble (Principal, GuideQuest & Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, HSI), and Dr. Amy Grubb (Digital Transformation Advisor to the CIO, FBI)

Incentivizing Innovation in National Security

Featuring Panelists from the NGA, TSA, NASA, and The White House

Adapting to Changing Supply Chain Risk Management Threats

Featuring Matt Halvorsen (FBI) and Lisa Barr (CISA).

Building Stronger Communities Through Improved Disaster Resilience

Featuring Dr. Goulda Downer (Public Health and Emergency Management).

Branding Outreach for Federal Law Enforcement Recruiting

Featuring Dave Schlendorf (Assistant Director, Human Resources Division, FBI), Rob Smith (Director of the National Recruitment Division at CBP),
Tatum King (Assistant Director, HIS) and Brian Lambert (Deputy Assistant Director, Office of Human Resources, U.S. Secret Service).

Measuring Mission Impact

Featuring Patty Cogswell (Deputy Administrator, Transportation Security Administration), Nancy Kingsbury (Managing Director, Applied Research & Method, Government Accountability Office), Michael L. Smith (Director, Office of Global Programs & Initiatives, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State), and Geoff Fowler, Chief Accessibility Officer, Central Intelligence Agency).

Data Management Strategies to Improve Service to Customers

Featuring Monique Crewes (Insurance Analytics & Policy Branch Chief (A), Federal Insurance & Mitigation Administration (FIMA), Federal Insurance Directorate (FID), Federal Emergency Management Agency), Quinn Chasan (Head of Customer Analytics Google Cloud, Google), and Preston Werntz (Chief Data Officer, Office of Cybersecurity and Communications, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)

Using Behavioral Science to Drive Citizens to take Disaster Preparedness Action

Featuring Carlos Castillo (Associate Administrator for Resilience, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)), Linda Mathes (President, American Red Cross - National Capital), and Dr. Marco Palma (Professor and Director, Texas A&M’s Human Behaviour Lab).

Finance Enabling Operations: The Unique Roles of Chief Financial Officers in the National Security Sector

Highlights from Winter 2019 at the American University Washington College of Law. Featuring Samuel D. Grable (Former Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, Enterprise Services, CBP), Trey Treadwell (Assistant Director of National Intelligence and Intelligence Community Chief Financial Officer, ODNI), and Jeffrey Sallet (Former Associate Executive Assistant Director, Finance and Facilities Division and Chief Financial Officer, FBI).

Recruiting for Cyber in the National Security Sector

Lynne Clark (Deputy Chief, Center for Education, Innovation and Outreach, National Cryptologic School, NSA), Laura K. Bate (Director of Cyber Engagement, Cyberspace Solarium Commission), Richard Driggers (Deputy Assistant Director for Cybersecurity and Communications, CISA),
and Ken Rogers (Director, Strategic Planning Office, State Department).

Diversity & Inclusion Study in the National Security Sector

Featuring John Saad (Partner and National Security Segment Lead), Erika Moburg-Jones (Managing Consultant), and Maggie Feldman-Pitch (Founder and CEO of #NatSecGirlSquad).

Amping Up Your Career Readiness: How to be Competitive as a Candidate in the COVID-19 Era

Featuring panelists representing Guidehouse, the Military Commissions Defense Organization and the American University School of Public Affairs.

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