Givers of GovCon – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," we chat with Jeremy Fremin, CEO of Praescient Analytics, who is involved with clean up, repair and recovery activities in Southwest Florida following Hurricane Ian. Ian made landfall on Sept. 28 with 150 mph sustained winds as a strong Category 4 hurricane, and caused major flooding, damage, destruction and unfortunately, even loss of life. Fremin sits on the community board for a barrier island in SW Florida where he is closely and personally connected.

He shares with us first-hand accounts of the damages in the area, the challenges barrier islands faced right after the hurricane and stories of the local community coming together in the wake of destruction. Fremin also talks about how he was able to help from afar when he couldn't yet access North Captiva Island, and how others around the country can do the same. 

Below are links to various organizations and donation sites to help recovery and relief efforts in Southwest Florida:

Donate to Recovery Efforts with the American Red Cross 

Donate to Recovery Efforts through the Upper Captiva Civic Association

Purchase the North Captiva Recipe Book Which Helps UCCA Raise Funds for Island Initiatives  

Donate Needed Items Through the UCCA Amazon Registry

Support the Upper Captiva Fire and Rescue

Buy a "North Captiva Strong" T-Shirt To Support North Captiva Island Workers' Rebuilding Efforts

In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," we chat with  Trish Manghelli, senior contracts negotiator for Arcfield’s space and mission engineering sector, about her personal passions for giving back to the military community and those impacted by disasters. A former Marine herself, Manghelli volunteers with Honor Flight Chicago, the United Service Organization, the Marine Corps Museum and Team Rubicon. Tune in to hear about her various work with these organizations, and heartfelt stories of volunteerism that have stuck with her for years. 

In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," we chat with Brian McHugh, ManTech’s senior vice president for external affairs and chief of staff to ManTech's president and CEO. McHugh is heavily involved in ManTech’s philanthropic efforts and leads the company's Community Services Committee, which fosters a culture of servant leadership. Tune in to hear how employees came together during the pandemic to launch a grass roots charitable giving effort that turned into a $2 million charitable giving and matching program.   

In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," we chat with Terrianne Lord, a managing director with Accenture Federal Services and a Howard University alumni, about how the company is doubling down on its commitment to HBCUs and partnering with Howard University. Tune in to learn how AFS is equipping the next generation of talent with future-ready skills. And in honor of Black History Month, watch AFS'  Power Your Purpose video on the Howard University Hackathon.

In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," Camille Tuutti chats with David Egts, chief technologist for public sector at Red Hat, about the scholarship program he and his wife founded for young women pursuing computer science degrees. Egts also shares why it's important to support women in tech, the biggest challenge for young men and women alike in this industry, and how he helped cultivate his daughter Lauren's passion and interest for technology.

In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," we chat with Chris Oliver, CEO of ID Technologies, to learn about the company's partnership with the non-profit Catch A Lift Fund and the impact it has on the veteran community and employees. The organization helps combat wounded veterans regain their mental and physical health,  and ID Technologies feels believes strongly in its mission and giving back to those who serve.  

In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," we chat with Fog Hahn, executive vice president of the strategic growth organization at Amentum. Hahn talks about Amentum’s partnership with Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic and Operation Dream Maker, and how they're granting dreams to children of military families with medical conditions.  As a veteran himself, Hahn shares how the regular stresses of military life are amplified by a serious illness in the family, and why this effort is particularly important. 

In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," we chat with Melissa Dueñas, who serves as senior vice president of marketing and communications at Leidos and oversees all of Leidos’ community and charitable efforts. Dueñas dives into Leidos' four key supporting areas of STEM education, national security personnel, basic needs and wellness, and ethics and leadership. Plus, she shares the stories of why and how Leidos got involved with certain organizations.   

In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," Karen Britton, vice president of communications and marketing and chief digital officer for LMI, shares why she's passionate about giving back and her role overseeing all of LMI’s philanthropic efforts.  Tune in to learn about the four pillars of LMI’s corporate citizenship and philanthropy engagements, and how the company is supporting community-based missions. 

In this episode of "Givers of GovCon," Rocky Thurston, president of Peraton’s Citizen Security and Public Services sector, shares why he's passionate about sitting on the leadership of the American Heart Association’s Greater Washington Region Heart Walk. Tune in to learn how employees are also getting involved, and why others should join Peraton in supporting healthy living.