Leadership Connect

This week, we’re spotlighting Karime Ramos, Digital Manager for the Office of Representative Sylvia Garcia. Karime shares how her on the ground experience in the district shaped her approach to digital communications, from building community relationships to adapting messaging in real time. She highlights the importance of flexibility, local insight, and authentic engagement in connecting with constituents. Read the full interview to learn more about her journey and insights here! https://lnkd.in/gQgWKQCw #CongressionalSpotlight #DigitalCommunications #PublicService #CommunityEngagement #Congressional #constituents 

No jokes here, April’s Event lineup at Leadership Connect speaks for itself. Join senior leaders from government and industry for conversations that matter, connections that count, and insights you can actually use. See what’s coming up and grab your spot: https://lnkd.in/ekPRQUhE #LeadershipConnect #Webinar #LiveEvents #HappyHour #DontMissOut

Beyond the buzzwords, into the rooms where real conversations shape what’s next. Leadership Connects Tech & Innovation Happy Hour brought together senior leaders across government and industry for candid dialogue, meaningful connections, and perspectives you won’t find on a stage. Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening what it was! #LeadershipConnect #GovCon #Innovation #TechLeadership #Policy #HappyHour

This week, we spoke with Kelvin Bencosme, Legislative Assistant for the Office of Pat Fallon, about his journey from local community engagement in Miami-Dade County to shaping federal policy on Capitol Hill. He highlights how experiences with the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee and Committee on House Administration helped shape his focus on healthcare, AI, and monetary policy.   From navigating high-pressure moments like major hearings and government shutdown operations to building lasting professional relationships, Kelvin shares what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced legislative environment.  Read the full interview to learn more about his path and advice for thriving on the Hill: https://lnkd.in/gQw-3U56 #CongressionalStaff #Policy #GovernmentAffairs #FederalPolicy #HealthcarePolicy #ArtificialIntelligence #Fintech #Networking #CareerPath #ProfessionalDevelopment #NextGenLeaders  

One of our Connectors, Sarah Clein, ran into Andrea Azarcon Heller, Generative AI Program Manager at a federal civilian agency and former Contracting Officer, at the GovCIO Media & Research AI Summit and gained some valuable insight on what contractors should really know about communicating with federal teams. Check out the guide below to learn more! #FARoverhaul #GovCon #Procurement

Leadership Connect, in partnership with Splunk and Amazon Web Services (AWS), recently hosted the March 19 webinar, Data, AI, and Digital Resilience: Building Secure, Intelligent Systems for a Complex World. As agencies move deeper into 2026, the challenge is not adopting AI. It is making it work in real environments where data is fragmented, systems are hybrid, and security expectations are high. The conversation focused on what it actually takes to build systems that are both intelligent and resilient. Panelists explored the realities behind the headlines, from improving everyday workflows with AI to managing data quality, strengthening governance, and addressing emerging risks like shadow AI. A consistent theme was that progress depends less on new tools alone and more on getting the fundamentals right. The takeaway: AI delivers real value when it is grounded in strong data practices, clear access controls, and a workforce that understands how to use it responsibly. 📝 Read the key takeaways: https://hubs.la/Q047Xybs0 📺 Register to watch the full webinar on-demand: https://hubs.la/Q047XwjG0 Thank you to our speakers: • Jennifer Franks, Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity, U.S. Government Accountability Office • Elizabeth Schweinsberg, Senior Technical Advisor, Zero Trust, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services • Dr. Jon Gines, CISSP, Staff Enterprise Solutions Architect, Splunk #LeadershipConnect #ArtificialIntelligence #Cybersecurity #FederalIT #GovTech #DataStrategy #DigitalResilience #ZeroTrust

That’s a win on every level 🏈 Leadership Connect was proud to sponsor The Congressional Football Game, hosted by Congressional Sports for Charity, bringing together leaders from across government and industry for a night that actually delivers, strong connections and real impact. From the energy on the field to the conversations off it, this is what it looks like when community, leadership, and purpose come together. We are honored to support an event that gives back in a meaningful way. #LeadershipConnect #CongressionalFootballGame #CongressionalSportsForCharity #GovCon #GovernmentRelations #PublicPolicy #Networking #LeadershipConnectonthemove #CommunityImpact #Events

This morning, Alyssa Cole and Matt Linden from Leadership Connect attended the Elastic Public Sector Summit in support of our client! It was a valuable opportunity to engage with leaders across government and industry, strengthen partnerships, and hear insightful discussions on innovation shaping the public sector. Proud to support the important work happening in this space and looking forward to building on the connections and conversations from today. #ElasticGovSummit #LeadershipConnectonthemove #ClientSupport

Cyber threats are escalating. Data is everywhere. And teams are being asked to do more with less. So what does digital resilience actually look like right now? Join Leadership Connect on March 19 at 2 p.m. ET for our webinar: Data, AI, and Digital Resilience: Building Secure, Intelligent Systems for a Complex World, in partnership with Splunk. This conversation brings together leaders from government and industry to break down how organizations are: • Managing data quality, provenance, and complexity across hybrid environments • Turning data into real-time insights for faster detection and response • Navigating new federal AI strategies, cybersecurity directives, and compliance demands • Driving collaboration and upskilling teams in increasingly complex environments You’ll hear real-world perspectives on what’s working, what’s not, and how agencies are approaching everything from pilot programs to large-scale transformation. Hear from: • Jennifer Franks, Director of Information Technology & Cybersecurity, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) • Elizabeth Schweinsberg, Senior Technical Advisor, U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) • Dr. Jon Gines, CISSP, Staff Enterprise Solutions Architect, Splunk • Moderated by Michael Crosby, CEO, Leadership Connect If you’re working across federal IT, cybersecurity, cloud, or data strategy, this is a practical conversation you won’t want to miss. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q0475Lc_0 #LeadershipConnectEvents #Cybersecurity #FederalIT #DigitalResilience #ZeroTrust #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Elizabeth Schweinsberg 🌟 Leadership Connect is pleased to feature Elizabeth Schweinsberg, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as a speaker for our upcoming webinar, “Data, AI, and Digital Resilience: Building Secure, Intelligent Systems for a Complex World,” on March 19. Elizabeth Schweinsberg has been in the computer industry for more than two decades and in digital forensics since 2005 in both the government and private sector. She is currently a Senior Technical Advisor at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, specializing in zero trust architecture and leading Zero Trust transformations. Before that, Elizabeth spent nine years in corporate threat detection and incident response with Facebook and Google. She has extensive experience working to keep internal networks safe from malware, hackers, and the internet. She is an experienced cybersecurity engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the internet industry, with expertise in Zero Trust Architecture, computer science, computer forensics, intrusion detection, and malware analysis. When not behind a computer, she can often be found behind a book or sewing machine. 📅 Wednesday, March 19 | 2–3 p.m. ET | Zoom 🎓 1 CPE credit available 🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q0475kjF0 #LeadershipConnectEvents #SpeakerSpotlight #ZeroTrust #Cybersecurity #DigitalResilience